<p>It depends how this survey was done. How selective was the sample, how many responded, randomness, etc. If you have studied statistics, you know if there are few respondents, those who do, can really skew the data. That’s why Gallup polls use very rigorous data. </p>
<p>Another frame of reference from students is the Princeton Review 2010 Best 371 Colleges where Hamilton does not even appear in the “beer or drug” categories. But many other schools do. And if you look at the specific Hamilton section, students do not highlight this as an issue. Take a look at collegeconfidential.com as well.</p>
<p>No drivel.</p>
<p>Again, in speaking with students and alums, there is plenty of beer (but no more unusual than other campuses), but you don’t have to participate - no pressure. As the previous poster mentions, if this is really concerning you, you probably should not attend. Sure seems like a lot of unnecessary, undeserved attention on this vs. similar or worse beer/drug problems at Bates, Colby and particularly Vassar.</p>