<p>Here is what I'm looking for in a college.
1. I want it to be PREPPY. I want popped collars to be common on campus. I would also prefer that a higher percentage of the student body went to private school, and not public school.
2. I want a good Political Science/Government program.
3. I want it to be small. No more than 2,000 kids.
4. Location really doesn't matter to me. It could be down south, up north, or in California.
5. I would prefer it not to be Uber-Liberal, but that really doesn't matter to me, as long as it meets all of the other requirments.
Also, Heres a brief overview of my stats.
GPA- 3.8(unweighed) 4.1(Weighed)
SAT 2300
Community Service- over 100 hours.
Class President- 2 years
Model Judiciary/General Assembly- 3 years
Club for conservative political thought- 3 years.
Varsity Wrestler-3 years
Race- Middle Eastern
Religion- Episcopal </p>
<p>Lol… well, Connecticut College was very preppy when we visited. I think of Claremont McKenna as having a fairly preppy vibe as well.</p>
<p>Davidson College in NC. Like many colleges in the region- will likely have a mix of liberal/conservative students. It is highly selective, but your stats are in range. Also look at Sewanee- University of the South and Rhodes College as possibilities. Not sure about how much these fit the preppy that you want, but it is something you can look into. </p>
<p>My uncle went to Claremont McKenna and absolutely loved it. I would not call it preppy and would say it lands more in the liberal area. The students are very well-rounded and every graduate of Claremont I have known have been very succesful. It is a very hard school to get into if you are from California, Oregon, or Washington but if you are from the East Coast, I would expect the admissions to be a lot easier.</p>
<p>Uh… CMC is NOT considered a liberal college. It is definitely more conservative.</p>
<p>It is definitely not as liberal as Pitzer but is very accepting towards gay/lesbian rights and is very eco-conscious. Here is another college confidential post which has some information on whether CMC is considered liberal or conservative. Best of luck with your search!
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/240496-among-the-top-15-schools-which-are-liberal-conservative.html”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/240496-among-the-top-15-schools-which-are-liberal-conservative.html</a></p>
<p>One college you might also enjoy is Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. My other uncle went there (high funny). It is the typical prep school which used to have Christian affiliation but is now has no affiliation. It has a great political science/governmental program and a beautiful campus. Feel free to check it out!<a href=“http://www.trincoll.edu/Pages/default.aspx”>http://www.trincoll.edu/Pages/default.aspx</a></p>
<p>Sorry, my kid goes to one of the other Claremont colleges (not Pitzer), and CMC IS conservative. It is often recommended to students who want a conservative LAC (there aren’t all that many of them out there). I just read the whole thread you posted, and there is NO evidence in it that CMC is somehow liberal. Most posters who mentioned it said they didn’t actually know much/anything about it. OP, if you are looking for a conservative school that is strong in politics/gov’t, go for CMC (if you can get in).</p>
<p>Washington and Lee. Basically meets all your criteria. </p>
<p>My uncle had the strength and confidence at CMC to announce that he was gay. Earlier in his life, especially in high school, he did not want to admit to his sexuality because of the background he was raised in. I think at many other conservative colleges, students would not have the confidence to say so, especially in the early 1980s, when he announced it. No matter what, CMC is a fantastic school and I hope you like it no matter what political view it is connected to. It is not as conservative as Trinity yet not as liberal as Pitzer. If anything, I would call the college moderate.</p>
<p>I know. That is currently my top choice, but are my stats good enough?</p>
<p>Thanks. Are my stats good enough thought? I’d personally love to go to CMC, but their acceptance rate is 12%.</p>
<p>Take a look at the Common Data Set (Google “CMC Common Data Set”) to see profiles for admitted students. It is a reach for most students, you included. It could improve your chances to apply ED. You definitely should apply, you have a reasonable chance, but make sure you have a solid list of matches and safeties you would also like to attend.</p>
<p>If you are talking about Washington and Lee, I think it is a reach due to its already low acceptance rate. Your SAT score is in range according to College Board and you have a wonderful list of activities. But, like said above, it still has a very low acceptance rate. So, it would be a reach school no matter what.</p>
<p>In regards to CMC, interest is a huge factor in the college selection as well. I agree with in parent on browsing the Common Data Set and since it is a selective school like Washington and Lee, it would also be a reach. Especially with liberal arts colleges, communicate with the admissions staff as much as possible. It would be a great idea to interview and visit. They keep track of that.</p>
<p>Misinformation abounds… per the Common Data Set, CMC does not consider applicant interest AT ALL in admissions. CMC is more of a reach that Washington & Lee (12% acceptance vs. 18% acceptance, and CMC has higher SAT ranges, especially in SAT Math). Although clearly the OP has very respectable SAT scores. </p>
<p>I think you can get into W&L and CMC. I think both will like your class presidencies and wrestling commitment. However, with admission rates like 12%, there’s no telling if you will get in. Richmond’s a little bigger, but you might look there, too.</p>
<p>My brother and I spent a couple hours last night looking over the conservative/liberal tags attached to colleges after discovering that Colgate and Hamilton were listed as conservative – this surprised me since I don’t think preppy always equals conservative. Some other slightly less selective colleges (less selective than CMC and W&L that is) but preppy and in your size range are Trinity and Connecticut. Some small colleges (and boarding schools) down south I’ve seen more lime green wide wale cords, pink polka dot Pappagallo pumps, double popped collars, Lily P and Vera B than anywhere else! </p>
<p>CMC does seem so perfect for you (looking at your interests and EC’s) especially given its strong government department and these words from the administration : “CMC’s mission is clear. To educate students for meaningful lives and responsible leadership in business, government and many other professions. While many other colleges champion a traditional liberal arts education with emphasis on intellectual breadth or training that stresses acquisition of technical skills, CMC offers a clear alternative. Instead of dividing the liberal arts and working world into separate realms, education at CMS is rooted in the interplay between the world of ideas and the world of events. By combining the intellectual breadth of liberal arts with the more pragmatic concerns of public affairs, CMC students gain the vision, skills and values necessary for leadership in all sectors of society.”</p>
<p>Holy Cross and Davidson.</p>
<p>Bowdoin - very strong government program and has a pretty high percentage of prep school grads.
Bates - not sure how strong their poli-sci program is, but definitely small and preppy.</p>