William & Mary College

rickle1
Sat, 16 Nov 2019 14:13:52 +0000

^ W&M and Wake Forest were the final two in S’ selection pool a few yrs ago. There are several similarities: Undergrad focus, “LAC like”, small classes, intimate professor / student environment, academic rigor, residential (although moreso at Wake), etc.

Both student bodies love their school

But there are real differences in the vibe. Wake has a lot more of the traditional school spirit that surrounds athletics. Both have alot of pride. I’d say the typical W&M student is more reserved (and my Wake kid is pretty reserved). QUiet intellectuals vs. Social intellectuals. Lot of leaders at Wake (HS class pres, team captains, etc.) Both have plenty of vals / sals.

On a social spectrum of 1 to 10, 10 being very social, I’d put W&M at a 3/4 and Wake at a 7/8. My kid was a 5. He wanted an experience that would draw him out more so Wake was his obvious choice. However, he thought the kids he met on two visits to W&M were great, welcoming, friendly. Atmosphere at Wake is closer to UVA than W&M which Virginians will tell you that’s a big difference.