ItsAwesomeBaby

I am a high school junior considering both Williams and Amherst. Based on their web sites, there seems hardly any difference between the two schools. Both have a flexible curriculum; both have small class sizes. Can any current Williams and Amherst students please tell me some distinct differences between Williams and Amherst?

Thanks!

ChandlerBing

I'm not a current student at either, but I've visited both and was eventually admitted to Williams and waitlisted at Amherst.
I felt that Williams had a much warmer and more genuine atmosphere, while Amherst felt a bit... cold and distant. This was just my impression, but I've had some experience with both colleges and though both are fantastic, Williams just seemed like a place I would love to call home for four years, and Amherst seemed like a place with great academics, but no real warm community feeling.

Machiavelli12

Amherst gets owned in most athletic competitions against Williams... Thats for sure lol

morandi

not this year Machiavelli12

Machiavelli12

You didn't catch the 8(Ephs)-4(Jeffs) mens lax game, morandi?

morandi

no. . .i just see they are both under .500 with Amherst being slightly better. . .plus i think Amherst is leading the Directors Cup standings at the moment. but what does that matter?

Machiavelli12

Williams is always behind at this time but then they own in the spring sports. Look at last years standings before spring

Washington (Mo.) 693.50
Amherst (Mass.) 647.00
Williams (Mass.) 617.25

Now look after spring (these are the final standings)

Williams (Mass.) 1120.25
Washington (Mo.) 899.00
New Jersey 825.25
Amherst (Mass.) 815.00

NACDA OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE - Directors Cup

morandi

Okay Machiavelli--Williams does indeed 'own' Amherst. . . .just don't tell that to the hockey team or the basketball team. My somewhat tongue in check point is that this is all mostly silly with respect to the bigger picture. A great education is to be had at either school.

Machiavelli12

Of course, its all just rivalry. lol No one should chose a school because of the winning percent of a schools athletic teams unless their an athlete.

Pawn_H7

You only say that because you can't compete.

morandi

even if one is a athlete, it still does not matter. both schools provide a foundation for success and happiness in life.

Machiavelli12

I'm a recruited athlete and it def went into my thinking, I wanna play for a winning team.

Pawn_H7

^ Same here.

morandi

congrats Machiavelli as a recruited athlete. i admire all athletes who enjoy their sport and respect their choice as to which school to attend. as a former DI athlete i truly respect all who want to excel in their sport but with respect to the OP i don't think athletics is enough to choose one school over another, especially at the DIII level, there are other considerations to think about. both of these schools offer so much. one never knows what will, ultimately, have a larger impact on one's life. it's often the unexpected.

ItsAwesomeBaby

Enough debating sports!! Can you guys please answer my question:

I am a high school junior considering both Williams and Amherst. Based on their web sites, there seems hardly any difference between the two schools. Both have a flexible curriculum; both have small class sizes. Can any current Williams and Amherst students please tell me some distinct differences between Williams and Amherst?

Thanks!