Wellesley vs. Williams vs. Amherst

MeasureYourself
Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:04:56 +0000

Okay, lets look at the problems with all of the previous posts. One, finding the college that is your fit. I am sorry, but this si incredibly difficult to do. You cannot know the culture of a school through a guide book, or even a campus visit, this is more regulated by the type of friends you make or the activites you do. So choosing a college solely based on fit, is a horrible idea. Why? Because, this is school. Getting a degree that will further you in life is the most important thing during your four years at college. For example, I got into 12/13 schools that I applyed too, and turned down the better fit matches for a school that had more opportunities for me after graduation, and guess what? I have amazing friends, and thus, an amazing time.

This being said, comaparing these schools can be tough. Amherst and Williams are by far the more prestigious of the three, and also offer better admissions to elite grad schools. Does Wellsley offer great opportunites after graduation? Of course. But are they as good? No. So then deciding between Amherst and Williams becomes tough. As far as I am concerned, Amherst has a better atomosphere and even more prestige throughout the US, cannot personally speak for china. This is probably because of the way that Amherst seems to be in the New York Times every few weeks, and yes, I do know Williams is ranked number 1 in USNEWS.

Wellesley is all girls, and I have plenty fo friends who decided to go there, and are now considering transferring. Is that really the college experience you want?