<p>You may not have gotten a response because there are probably numerous Midd vs. Bowdoin vs. Amherst threads in the Search forum. However, even though I’m a parent and not a student, I’ll mention a few things. Midd has 600 more students than Bowdoin and Amherst and the campus is a little more spread out, so it is and feels bigger. However, Amherst has the consortium which adds course options. You just have to investigate how easy it is to really use that option. UMass is very close but the other schools may be 45 minutes away. Also J term is great for adding variety to the academic year…one month when you can focus on one thing and have various options available that aren’t offered in the regular semesters. Williams also has it but I can’t remember if Bowdoin and Amherst do----check on that. I think very highly of Midd’s President. Amherst has someone new and I don’t know about Bowdoin. Amherst students seem to complain about the one dining hall. Midd has 3 beautiful ones and a meal program that doesn’t involve a daily points system----just go when you want. Probably most often mentioned----the language departments at Midd are great. Midd’s environmental studies program may be the best of the 3. Oh and, if you care, having your own ski mountain.</p>