letranger

When I visited Williams I got the impression that the community is mostly made by filling quotas on certain types of people. (not just by race, but by region, hobbies, lifestyles etc.) I believe the director of admissions even mentioned something to that effect when outlining the admission process.

This makes sense, I suppose, with the small entering class (seeing as a "diverse" community is certainly invaluable in a college setting)...but it seemed a little ridiculous the way it was discussed by the admissions office. For instance, I was told that since I was not from a certain state, my chances of acceptance were suddenly much less than those of a similar student from that other state.

For any current student: What role do you think quotas play in the Williams experience, IF ANY?

I imagine it is a totally different experience as a student so I'm hoping to get some perspective. The campus was terribly lovely, and I have no doubt that the education is of the finest. I'm merely concerned with the whole idea of quotas.. (I clearly am not a fan of them. haha)

Thanks!