http://www.forbes.com/sites/natalie...rewrite-the-rules-of-college-admissions/

http://www.slate.com/articles/life/...m_four_essays_no_common_application.html

DD hasn't even turned 5 so this isn't directly relevant for us but I'm still intrigued by Bard's alternative admission process. I wish more LACs that tend to attract intelligent and quirky kids (Oberlin comes to mind) take a similar approach.