Does anyone know of a good college, interested in intelligent young bookworms.?

Question

I'm truly ready to really hit the books. Any suggestions?

Thanks for suggesting not to go to any big sports colleges. I don't want to be too distracted, or anything.

...I needed to be reminded to only distract myself with my interests.

Answer 1

Start with this great article "How to choose a college that's right for you."http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7506102
It is surprising how many people don't really explore the options available to them. There is a range of different college experiences open to you! Find the best one.

Many people don't think beyond the large university model of higher education. There are a lot more choices, though, and an experience at a smaller school is something to consider.

Smaller classes mean that you are less likely to be a face in a crowd, taught by a graduate student rather than a faculty member. It also often means more contact with the faculty. Depending on your personality, you might feel more at home in a school that is not as large as large town... or you might feel claustrophobic. I went to a college you might call "micro" because we had 160 students, but technically, a small college is one that is under 3000 full-time students.

Although many people think of a college education as happening at a University of Suchandsuch with fraternities and huge dorms, excellent education can take place at smaller institutions with names you never heard of. Many of these places cater to students who delight in intellectual pursuits.
You owe it to yourself to check out this excellent website. It's based on a book of the same name, and takes you through 40 smaller colleges and universities that transform the lives of their students: Colleges That Change Lives http://www.ctcl.com/

Note on a previous answer: In the USA, a university is generally an institution that grants both undergraduate and graduate degrees, and has some research departments. A university is sometimes said to be made up of separate colleges, meaning majors or departments, basically. Not every university uses the term "colleges" to describe the different departments. The word college also simply means a smaller institution of higher education. Some colleges grant master's degrees and some do not.

Answer 2

I'm willing to bet ninety percent of colleges are interested in an intelligent young bookworm. But we need more info that. What is your GPA, your SAT/ACT? These are how colleges are going to judge you. They don't care how smart and special some ones mommy thinks they are. They need solid proof that you are an intellect. No one can really help you if they don't know your unique situation. But I would recommend Tufts, Brown, UCLA, USC, or something like that. But if your really intelligent there is a back road to success. Go to your State University or some other college that is good but not well known. Because then if you are really smart colleges are often willing to pay you to attend through scholarships. Most people think they need a name brand college but that doesn't count at all until graduate school. Even then it only helps with your first job, after that your skills and talents define you in your field. Good Luck :)

Answer 3

You would definitely be a good fit at one of the good liberal arts schools, probably on the East Coast, and probably less so at a large, state university that is sports-crazy.

Answer 4

The University of Tennessee -Knoxville

Answer 5

As was mentioned earlier, a lot depends on you, grades in HS, SAT scores etc. If we assume you are gifted/brilliant and you have multi interests and extracuricular activities, then the ivies and other first tier schools.

Answer 6

Try a university, colleges are schools within a university, that is reseach focused.

Answer 7

hmmm, come learn near me in SA, its lots of fun....
and good books too.