Baseball player deciding between Williams, Middlebury, Bowdoin, Stevens Institute

Bill_Marsh
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 19:31:17 +0000

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Baseball Dad working with son on deciding among these schools. 4.38 weighted GPA with 1520 SAT, successful 6’2” HS Left handed pitcher. He’s gotten strong interest from the baseball coaches and clearance from admissions folks at these schools. Currently in the process of meeting with coaches and touring campuses. Would love perspective insight in helping to decide. Tku, Baseball Dad

The computer science department at Bowdoin is tiny, so I would rule them out, which is too bad because the proximity to Bates & Colby provide a couple of nearby competitors.

Stevens has been undervalued by some here. It is a very good school and has a lot to offer in your son’s areas of interest.

Middlebury is an attractive option for computer science because their program is very well developed, but I agree with Twoinanddone that travel for games could be a nightmare here. That has to be considered in the decision.

Williams also has a strong computer science program. Although it’s remote, travel should be a little better. Great school.

For me, the choice would come down to Williams or Stevens. If pure Math is a strong interest, I’d go with Williams. But if computers are the stronger interest, it would be a tougher call. The Stevens location has a lot going for it if he’s going to spend a lot of time traveling. But I still think I’d lean toward Williams