<p>This is a bit premature as my dd just finished a very successful freshman year at a competitive high school here in Connecticut.</p>
<p>I won't bore you will her stats; rather I am wondering if you can give her the plusses (and minuses) of attending Mt. Holyoke or one of the other top women's colleges?</p>
<p>My gut tells me she would be a good candidate. We have discussed this a bit in the early stages but she is unsure if she would want to do it. She's not ruling it out but she isn't ruling it in either.</p>
<p>She is very bright, talented in the theatre which she would like to study, politically aware if not active, personable, open to new experiences. I think she would thrive in this kind of environment; she's from a smaller school and that aspect is very appealing.</p>
<p>While I like the idea, I will support her in any direction she takes. She definitely wants smaller school, New England or New York, theatre/performing arts major, strong academics.</p>
<p>Any input would be appreciated.</p>
<p>Hey, I have to run soon, so I can't give you a real response right now, but here is a link you should definitely read:</p>
<p>Mount</a> Holyoke College :: A Tradition of Their Own</p>
<p>She should visit co-ed colleges and women's colleges and experience the different atmospheres. When I visited, I felt that the students at the women's colleges were more mature. Even when they were being silly or joking around, they gave off a different vibe. I guess that is because it takes a certain type of woman to be willing to (somewhat) give up being surrounded by men (I say somewhat because we have several co-ed colleges very nearby). </p>
<p>I hope this makes sense. I have to go now, but I'll try to stop by later this week to give some more info!</p>
<p>Hopefully, she will consider going to the excellent women's colleges. They are a fine admissions value. However, she will be the one to make the decision.</p>
<p>Certainly will be...she has to do the homework and papers! :D</p>
<p>Thanks Frazzled I will check that out. The guy thing is not at the top of her list but I'm sure she'd like to be close to some males...ha ha. Anyway I am aware of the consortium of colleges in that area so that shouldn't be a big roblem.</p>
<p>Daughter is a rising senior at Mount Holyoke. She has had an excellent experience at MHC. She is majoring in Comp. Sci. Undoubtedly other colleges and universities that accepted her have better well-known CS departments, but MHC profs really support their students' learning and achievement. Next fall she will begin a research thesis and starting the process of applying for PHD programs. My sister-in-law and I were just saying today that an MHC education was money well spent.</p>