<p>lderochi, I get that almost every time lately. If I refresh the page, it goes away on my computer screen. I have no idea if is stays like that for everyone else to see!</p>
<p>Besides some of the Big Big names posted here, you might consider Bellarmine college, a small private in Louisville Ky.</p>
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<p>Oh, I disagree! There is definitely Animal House style fun to be had at Emory. Quite a lot of it.</p>
<p>I agree with the suggestions of Rice and Davidson. Daughter has friends who are having great academic experiences (and having fun) at these schools. </p>
<p>AngieA suggested Emory & Henry, one of th CTCLs and perhaps a good safety school for the OP’s sister. Does anyone know students who have gone to E&H? It sounds nice but I have never talked to anyone who went there.</p>
<p>Another recommendation here for University of Mary Washington (formerly Mary Washington College, which is how it still appears on CC)–selective, extremely friendly, and no Greeks.</p>
<p>Berry College and Samford university- no alcohol policy</p>
<p>I agree that Sewanee is a big party school</p>
<p>RE the Emory suggestion. You might want to look at Emory and try the Oxford College option. Oxford is the original Emory campus (about 40 min away from main campus). It’s a small residential school, approximately 750 students, for the 1st and 2nd year. Upon completion of the 2nd year, you are awarded an associates degree, and then most Oxford students automatically continue on to Emory for junior and senior year. Some advantages in your sister’s situation would be a small college experience (no frats or soroties, but they have “social clubs”) where you have only professors teaching and have the opportunity to really get to know them. Plenty of leadership opportunities. And generous financial aid. Oxford offers apprx 10 scholarships that cover full tuition for 2 years at Oxford and 2 years at Emory. After the first 2 years in a smaller environment, your sister could then move on to main campus and have all the opportunities the larger campus has to offer. Both of my daughters went this route, and loved the time at Oxford.</p>
<p>gamom: D2 and I are going to visit Emory (and Agnes Scott) in a few weeks. I saw some info about Oxford but didn’t delve into the distinctions since we don’t know much about Emory to begin with (except for the fact that it should be spoken in the same breath with Vanderbilt, Duke and Rice in the South 
Is the “smallness” of the Oxford campus the selling point vs. Emory’s “regular” undergrad?</p>
<p>And a guidance counselor mentioned Oglethorpe today. Any insights?</p>
<p>Baylor, Mary Hardin Baylor, BYU, Oral Roberts, Austin College.</p>
<p>RobD: I’m a big fan of Oxford. If you are visiting, it is definitely worth a visit. It is a small campus, about 40 min away. A shuttle runs between the 2 campuses several times a day. I have read a few unkind comments on the Emory thread about Oxford, but having had 2 daughters experience the Oxford/Emory route, I would disregard them. My daughters were both accepted to Emory and Oxford, but both chose Oxford for the smaller community atmosphere and the scholarships offered. Many top students at Emory have been Oxford continuees, including a Marshall Scholar this year. Oxford students have access to all facilities on the main campus, and are able to join a fraternity or sorority at Emory at some point. Mine weren’t interested in that, so I can’t address that question. D2 is currently a senior and is 5/5 on grad school applications - 3 Ivies, and 2 top schools in CA. She had excellent LORs from her Oxford professors, excellent advising, and great assistance in applying for summer research positions. Most Oxford continuees stick together on Emory campus, but that’s to be expected. You can pm me if you have any specific questions about Oxford - I’d be glad to help.</p>
<p>Oglethorpe - we visited there with D1. It’s a beautiful campus. We decided against it because they have a very specific core-class curriculum that is unique to Oglethorpe. It is my understanding that if things don’t work out, it is not possible to transfer some of those core curriculum classes and could cause the loss of a semester. I have also read of some financial difficulties there in the last 2 years, but they may have resolved that. It just wasn’t a fit for us.</p>
<p>Agnes Scott - It’s a gorgeous campus with beautiful buildings. It has a wonderful reputation here, and is close enough to Emory and Ga Tech if your daughter needs a break from the all-female campus. Again, it wasn’t right for us, but I have always heard good things about Agnes Scott. Good luck!</p>
<p>LOL - just noticed the op date was 2009. The decision has no doubt been made :)</p>
<p>Thanks gamom! I’ll make sure to add some Oxford info & at least a drive by to the Emory visit. I had popped into the Emory forum and saw some snarkiness about Oxford but couldn’t figure out why. Appreciate your insight :)</p>
<p>While the OP date was in 2009, I appreciate both the old and the new information on this thread, as I live in the south with a non-drinking daughter who has top grades and test scores. She has two acceptances and two likely letters so far, so we will be glad to read any additional comments on this topic!</p>
<p>The OP must be well on her way, but I was wondering if anyone knew about Washington and Lee in this regard.</p>
<p>I was also getting a lot out of reading this thread although old info. My daughter isn’t a major academic achiever, but have noted U. of Mary Washington and Longwood for visits this summer. We’re in-state and the gpa averages are about right for her (UMW maybe a reach even). </p>
<p>Just wanted to say that Washington & Lee is known to have a very active greek system and is known to be more conservative. I don’t know much about the party aspect though, but guessing it would be more active w/ the greek system (could be just an impression I have, so not based on any facts here!). maybe ask on the W & L threads? Otherwise, it’s a great school and definitely within the top LAC’s, and really pretty campus.</p>
<p>I just wanted to add about Rhodes - my D is a freshman and while it is true that there is a significant Greek presence, it is not the typical southern-school Greek scene. My D and one of her best friends opted not to rush; her roommate and several other of her close friends did. It has made no difference in my D’s friendships. She gets invited to the parties yet doesn’t have the time commitment of meetings–in her view, the best of both worlds. There are parties, to be sure, but I really doubt you will find a college anywhere (except a strongly religiously-affiliated school) where there are not.</p>