Do I go with the bird in the hand or the two in the bush? Same size as Amherst, though fewer students aim for these jobs. Contrary to many Public Ivy League colleges, NESCAC colleges have very small student populations. Ten percent are international students, which is typical for the college. NESCAC is committed first and foremost to academic excellence, and has established common practices to keep athletics strong and in proportion to the academic mission of the member institutions. The sizes of the student bodies at NESCAC schools range from 1,700 to 5,100. (Originally Posted: 02/19/2013). American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles. I have also just heard more about the NESCACs being overenrolled, but Im sure there are plenty of those schools!! Standardized Tests The key difference is that NESCAC schools have higher acceptance rates than most Ivies, which makes them a less-competitive option. Unfortunately no OCR from MBB, so what strategy should I take if I decide on consulting? Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). I believe there will be a change over the next 10 years, after which there will be a lot more NESCAC people in Senior positions, simply because BBs haven't been recruiting at these schools too much 10 or 15 years ago (but a lot of Junior guys are now working on the street). . What is American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles's ranking? College Acceptance Rates for the Class of 2022 The other huge thing with Midd is grade deflation. Also, kids are willing to put in the extra effort because they know they are not targets. And the one thing I have found is that the alumns are usually VERY approachable and willing to help, simply because it is a more tightly-knit group. I haven't yet attended the Academy, however, I have been accepted and am planning on attending the school. Probably does as well as it does (which is to say, ok), due to students' family connections.---The Worst---Connecticut College: Should have been booted from the NESCAC long ago. Over 49 million parents in the U.S. visit us each year for trusted school information and research-backed parenting guidance to help make decisions about their child's education and advocate for high-quality learning opportunities in their homes and communities. Hamilton: I would argue it under performs given its location and wealthy student body. Any communication regarding the status of admissions decisions conveyed by non-admissions personnel should be considered preliminary, unofficial, and subject to change.