Princeton or Williams for premed?

momrath
Wed, 27 Oct 2021 06:35:59 +0000

@Cloudybay23, Parent of a Williams grad here. I can’t make a comparison to Princeton, but I can comment on the experiences of my son and some of his classmates.

Several of my son’s close friends at Williams were serious musicians. They majored in other disciplines and chose careers not directly related to music, but music was and still is an important part of who they are. As you may be aware, Williams hosts several ensembles, including the Berkshire Symphony and encourages non-majors to participate in their multiple performance opportunities.

My son majored in humanities, but again several of his friends followed the pre-med track to medical school. Williams has excellent advising for careers in medicine and other health professions.
https://careers.williams.edu/sciences-health-professions/

Graduate and professional school advising along with recommendations are an important part of a Williams education. The professors know their students personally and are incredibly generous with their time and counsel. Post-Williams, my son and all of his close friends attended top choice graduate/professional schools, ultimately leading to satisfying careers.