<p>Reading this thread, I will say that Wes needs no defending, nor does Middletown. Wesleyan is a wildly popular destination for matriculating college students. I think it’s fair to say the environment will suit some, not others. Those who have wanted Wes have been so passionate in their connection, that I don’t think I’ve seen a more enthusiastic bunch of kids.</p>
<p>So many people have complained that Williamstown is so remote with nothing to do and looked quizzically at my son for attending. Some don’t like how Route 2 bisects the school. </p>
<p>Neither were an issue for my S. </p>
<p>The right environment for the right kid what we hope for. If the admissions lottery steers a kid onto a different path, we hope all these kids are adaptable enough to adjust to different circumstances and can grow to accommodate them.</p>