The only LAC colleges worth it...LAC deep dive (using data/my opinion)

1. Williams (undisputed #1)

2. Claremont McKenna College (great for west coast)

3. Middlebury (close behind williams for nyc)

4. Washington and Lee (very underrated)

5. Amherst (seems to be listed as #2 alot on here, still very good)

6.Bowdoin (polar bear network is strong)

7.Pomona (west coast)

8. Swarthmore (can take classes at wharton)

9. Colgate (does well, interesting fact: division 1)

10. Haverford (affinity group, classes at wharton)

11. Hamlington (seems to do alright?)

12. Davidson (south recruiting)

13. macalester (underrated school in midwest)

14. not even worth it...any schools I forgot?

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You’re joking with amherst at 5 right? It’s basically the same school as Williams and does amazing with recruiting

 

Targets:

Williams

Amherst

Semi:

Midd/Bowdoin/Swat/Pomona/CMC (west coast tho obv)

Low Semi:

Ham/Colgate/Colby/WLU (may be a semi but mostly MM placement)/Haverford (good but low interest)

 

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