<p>I agree that Whitman and Evergreen are the closest to Colorado College in spirit and educational approach in the western area of the country. </p>
<p>It’s true that H’s Mom’s recommendations have the atmosphere she describes (non-preppy, understated, low key), but they are rigorous and traditional in approach compared to Colorado College–same for Connecticut College, BC, and Trinity. They are fine schools but I don’t see an overlap for Colorado College and these schools, personally.</p>