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kingkouture · 03-09-2008, 11:39 PM

I actually visited these three schools on one East Coast trip, and after visiting Hamilton I chose to do Early Decision. To me, the atmosphere was much more laid back, and being from the West Coast that was really important for me.

Obviously Colgate is DI, whereas Hamilton laughs at how bad their football team is, so there's a rift there. From your screen name, I'm assuming that sports are relatively important to you. I'm pretty sure Bucknell is DIII along with Hamilton, but I couldn't tell you anything vis-à-vis sports there.

I'd say these three schools are right on the same tier academically-- they're all highly selective (I'm pretty sure their admissions rates are all under 30%). I've heard that academics, generally speaking, are much more competitive at Colgate and Bucknell than at Hamilton.

03-09-2008, 11:39 PM	#2
kingkouture Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pacific Northwest --> Hamilton College Posts: 204	I actually visited these three schools on one East Coast trip, and after visiting Hamilton I chose to do Early Decision. To me, the atmosphere was much more laid back, and being from the West Coast that was really important for me. Obviously Colgate is DI, whereas Hamilton laughs at how bad their football team is, so there's a rift there. From your screen name, I'm assuming that sports are relatively important to you. I'm pretty sure Bucknell is DIII along with Hamilton, but I couldn't tell you anything vis-à-vis sports there. I'd say these three schools are right on the same tier academically-- they're all highly selective (I'm pretty sure their admissions rates are all under 30%). I've heard that academics, generally speaking, are much more competitive at Colgate and Bucknell than at Hamilton.