<p>We looked at, at least initially, Colorado College for my son – he also does not test that well, exam grades always lower than the rest of his course grades, testing ok but not brilliant (30 composite, 35 reading). Colorado block schedule was appealing because would allow him to focus on one subject.</p>
<p>Bryn Mawr and Holyoke good possibilities as well, especially BMC for a science-y kid. Also, consider Skidmore, Dickinson, maybe Rhodes (great for research-bound science kids), Hendrix, Kalamazoo. </p>
<p>I would be cautious about Carleton, Oberlin, Pomona – they are so competitive even among the highest end stat kids. We know a Pomona-bound student with 3.9 unweighted plus 35 composite ACT and great ECs; my son did not get into Oberlin, with 3.5 unweighted, most rigorous curriculum, 30 composite, writing and debate awards, sports, and other strong ECs etc. May be different for a science-bound female, but Carleton and Pomona are in the same tier as Amherst, Williams and Swarthmore. </p>
<p>Good luck,</p>