These were my DD’s top 2 choices for ED. She ultimately chose to ED (successfully) to Hamilton. Ultimately, the factor on paper that tipped the balance was Hamilton’s open curriculum. But there was also some feeling she had that she could see herself there in a way that translated into her thinking Hamilton would want her more than Middlebury would.

Anyone I have known who has chosen Hamilton over Middlebury has done so because they received a better financial aid package. (This is not said disparagingly.) It seems like Hamilton is more generous with financial aid.

YMMV

Anonymous wrote:Middlebury’s a bit bigger, Hamilton has open curriculum and mild Greek scene. Middlebury for languages, Hamilton for writing. Both have a lot of private school kids.

Midd has a fantastic English/creative writing program.

Middlebury’s a bit bigger, Hamilton has open curriculum and mild Greek scene. Middlebury for languages, Hamilton for writing. Both have a lot of private school kids.

Anonymous wrote:Hamilton way better than MB

They’re about the same. Some say if you squint, they look the same.

Hamilton way better than MB

Anonymous wrote:Middlebury wins for location, but there's not much difference otherwise.

Okay, but the location win is a LANDSLIDE.

Middlebury wins for location, but there's not much difference otherwise.

Very similar. Midd is bigger and in a much better location.

Anonymous wrote:I think you and your child should just visit both. they are pretty different (within the world of LACs in north east). My DC loves middlebury.

can you say what your kid loves?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think you and your child should just visit both. they are pretty different (within the world of LACs in north east). My DC loves middlebury.

College Counselor here. I think these two are actually two of the most similar NESCACs.

+1

Anonymous wrote:I think you and your child should just visit both. they are pretty different (within the world of LACs in north east). My DC loves middlebury.

College Counselor here. I think these two are actually two of the most similar NESCACs.

Both very hard admits but a lot of schools are quite similar so makes sense to broaden the list.

I think you and your child should just visit both. they are pretty different (within the world of LACs in north east). My DC loves middlebury.

pros and cons of each? trying to prioritize ED ticket for next year