<p>I know Case is a bit different from the rest, but I'm drawn to it all the same. I probably can't visit the out of state schools until after acceptances come in, so the visit is a big factor for my in-state schools. So case could fall off the list, if it's how you describe it. I've been to Cleveland, but not to Case, so it should be interesting to visit.</p>
<p>I think you should get the Princeton Review top 330ish colleges book. Its not 100% accurate, but overall its pretty spot on.</p>
<p>I just can't imagine you at Case. It won't be nearly as nurturing compared to the others on your list (although better than OSU by far). In state, I think Oberlin and Kenyon are your best bets. What are your stats?</p>
<p>I don't really like to give out my stats. They're good enough where I have at least a chance at the top colleges, but not a good chance probably. I have a few more "numbers" to accumulate in the coming months before I'll feel comfortable giving out my stats. I plan on getting all of those comparing guides. OSU is my safety, but one I have a good chance of going to (my parents make too much money to get much aid).</p>
<p>That sort of sucks, I hope they will pay then...good luck! Totally get the guides, they really help with descriptions of places (your list seems a little scattered right now). I think they will help you really narrow down where you want to target. Also, there are a lot of misconceptions out there that the guides clear up. I thought Dartmouth was conservative/ non-diverse, and only after reading the guides and then visiting I realized that it was far from that, so I applied and ended up loving it beyond belief.</p>
<p>I sure will do. (My parents aren't able to pay for 20k or more on their own, we look rich on paper, but that really isn't the case)</p>
<p>My d applied to Kenyon and received a lettter at the end of Feb stating that she was not one of the finalists for the Honor and Science Scholarship. The letter did say;</p>
<p>"Although you have not been chosen as a finalist, I want to emphasize that the scholarship committee was quite impressed with your application. We would be fortunate, indeed, to have a student with your record of achievement and involvement in the Kenyon Class of 2009...."</p>
<p>What does it mean? Anyone have any insight?</p>
<p>Yeah, all of these are great schools and all of them are very agressive in getting the best of students. I think Denison and Ohio Wesleyan have been especially good in the past few years about improving the quality of their students. Kenyon and Oberlin have always had top notch students.</p>
<p>Just found this when I was browsing info for one of the schools. It may interest many students considering these schools.</p>
<p>Confirms the stereotypes. Oberlin is very liberal. Kenyon and Ohio Wesleyan are liberal and Denison is somewhat conservative. I think a balanced student body is the best for diversity of ideas in the classroom. What do ya think about that?</p>
<p>Ohio State has the rep of being great for medicine, great for education, and heavily accented foreigners as T.A.'s instead of real profs. Naturally, not all reputations are deserved, good or bad, but a student considering that school should thoroughly look into it.</p>
<p>Oberlin has a reputation of being extremely left politically. Many refer to them as tree hugging hippie vegans. They are well known for English and drama, but have no business majors. A business student seeking to prosper after his degree would not be looked on in favor. The joke is that they wish a white male republican would apply- to add diversity! Naturally, not all reputations are deserved, good or bad, but a student considering that school should thoroughly look into it.</p>
<p>eer, how do i say this? :) ohio state is not an ohio five consortium school. there is nothign wrong with that, it is just that OSU is not a liberal arts college, attracts a very different cadre of students and is a different school from these five altogether. </p>
<p>the five schools are: oberlin college, kenyon college, ohio wesleyan university, denison university and college of wooster.</p>
<p>hey Lainey, what were your stats, just out of curiosity? i am in love with Kenyon, Oberlin, and Macalester....and I'd like to know more about your applying experience with Kenyon.
As for the alumni interview in the area, I will definitely do that. Thanks for the tip.</p>
<p>Hi bronzebohemian, </p>
<p>You can use this link to get in touch with the admissions counselor in your area. This is who I emailed back and forth with for quite some time while I was in the process of applying...ask them questions and get to know them, they are nice and willing to help!<br>
<a href="http://www.kenyon.edu/x1804.xml%5B/url%5D">http://www.kenyon.edu/x1804.xml</a></p>
<p>When I visited I also had an interview. The interviews are usually just with a senior who attends Kenyon (I think anyway, that is how mine was) So it's pretty laid back and a lot less stressful. You can also do, like you said, an alumni interview in your area, and from what I've heard those go just as well. </p>
<p>Here are my stats:
3.79 weighted GPA
1250 SAT and 29 ACT (I'm around the top 12% of my class - over 800 kids - I don't know the exact rank though.)</p>
<p>Let me know if you have other questions...or you can go to the Kenyon board here (it's listed under liberal arts schools) there are some awesome current Kenyon students that are always willing to answer questions!</p>
<p>College of Wooster is in the middle of nowhere. We joke around and say that Oberlin chicks don't bathe and have massive armpit hair. My buddy recently got a job out in Amherst which is pretty close to Oberlin, and he said that this is not true, and that Oberlin chicks are not bad looking. Oberlin is also the first college to admit a black student waaaaay back in 1835. Still full of Dukakis hugging moon maidens though if you ask me.</p>
<p>Thanks so much, Lainey! I really appreciate all of your help.
:whew: This is going to be a lot less stressful now that I know where to start...</p>
<p>Angel~</p>
<p>No problem at all, I'm happy to help. Is Kenyon your first choice? Where else are you looking? </p>
<p>Best of luck and keep us posted!</p>
<p>Well, Kenyon and Oberlin are vying for my first choice...but I'm also looking at Carleton and Macalester. There are other liberal arts schools I'm thinking about applying to, but the biggest downside is they're all in no-name towns...guess the only way to truly know is to visit, eh? I emailed the admissions counselor for my area today, so I'll keep you posted on what he says and everything...he also happens to cover prospective applicants of color (I'm African-American)..so that's convienent! </p>
<p>I'll definitely keep you posted!</p>
<p>All great schools. You'll find one that you like so much that you will be able to overlook the location. It's great you are so on top of things, this time last year I had no idea where I wanted to go or what to do. I wish I would have known about this website a year ago!</p>
<p>I am going to Kenyon!</p>
<p>BLIP! Are you online? We missed each other the other day when we were planning on chatting :)</p>