<p>One consideration in an alumni network is which part of the country you want to end up in. Clearly, the alumni network for Carleton would be strongest in the Midwest, and the opposite would be true for Bowdoin.</p>
<p>For the first, yes, you are just trying to find something bad to say about Carleton.</p>
<p>I think both schools are very strong. You should attend the school that inspires you more. As simple as that.</p>