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In addition to what M’sMom says about midwestern LACs, I would add that the same applies to many eastcoast LACs in rural or non-urban locations – like Williams, Skidmore, Middlebury, Hamilton, Colby, Bowdoin, Bates. Most high achieving Asians, African-Americans, Hispanics gravitate toward urban environments. Rural and remotely located LACs activity recruit diversity but often lose to colleges with greater critical mass. In that sense Asians do qualify as URMS at these schools.</p>
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Once you start investigating you’ll find that there’s actually quite a lot of information on LACs. Start with USNWR’s list of LACs which will give you a general idea of the academic rigor and selectivity. Then look up the individual schools in a college guide. Once you find one or two that sounds like it suits your (or your brother’s) desired ambience and learning style, you will find others in the same general personality type.</p>
<p>My son had a wonderful experience at an LAC. When he started his search he (and I) didn’t even know they existed, but through a process of pursuing self-eduation, books, on-line information, visits the landscape became clear.</p>