Bates, Colby, or Lehigh

jmmom
Thu, 20 Apr 2006 20:01:44 +0000

DS was at Bates as Visiting Student this fall due to Katrina. As a current Maine resident, I am familiar with Colby. He was also admitted to Lehigh and we have visited.

So, the question is what matters to you? Have you visited any/all of them? Each are relatively self-contained in that they are not part of any major city. So in that regard and climate-wise, they are kind of a wash. Lehigh is larger, but imo they all have a small school feel. All are appealing as to architecture/setting. Lehigh is the one with the Greek component, but it did not seem overly dominant to us (altho I have heard otherwise by the stereotypers).

DS’ experience was that the Bates kids, faculty and administration were wonderfully welcoming. He had a great experience academically, with profs really available. I think you’d find that at the other two, as well.

So, tell us a little more about what your own criteria are.