Anyone go to Colby, Bowdoin, Bates, Middlebury, or Carleton colleges?

Question

If you go to or are an alum of any of these schools, I'm looking at them and would be interested in hearing what you have to say about them, what you like, dislike, etc.

Also if you got in within the last 3 years or so, any insights on the application process and what you showed the college that you think made them want to accept you...

Thank you so much college stuff is looming...

Answer 1

I'm not a current student or an alum, but Middlebury has got fantastic foreign language programs. I'm thinking of taking a MA there.

These are all top notch institutions.

If you haven't already, look at each college's website for the programs you're interested. Look at things like how long that major has existed there, how many students are in the program vs. how many faculty teach that program. If they have famous alums, they'll be listed; search the web to see what good or bad they've said about the college.

Schedule a campus visit if you can. The college where I work has several weekends a year when prospective student can stay on campus. That’s a really good way to get a feel for the campus community. Check out the extra-curriculars and the campus amenities. Of course, where I work, we have a private beach – features like that sometimes win the day when someone can’t decide between otherwise equal schools.

If they all seem to be about equal in terms of the educational quality for the major you want, then apply to them all and see what they offer you to go there in terms of scholarships. Then if you get more than one good deal, it’s a coin flip.

Best of luck!