Bates or Hamilton?

<p>Hello!
I was recently accepted to Bates, Hamilton, and U of R.</p>

<p>I think my top choices are between Bates and Hamilton. I would just like if anyone could add some input into their premed programs and social atmosphere. I'm kind of leaning towards Hamilton but I don't want to completely shut out Bates. I also won't be visiting both colleges due to financial reasons. So my decision has to be done from what I see online and current students.</p>

<p>Extra: My financial aid at Hamilton would be 1700 dollars more than at Bates. I know it's not a lot but financial aid is very important to me (and the aid is really needed).</p>

<p>Please read these threads first:</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/pre-med-topics/1484178-if-you-high-school-please-read-before-posting.html”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/pre-med-topics/1484178-if-you-high-school-please-read-before-posting.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/pre-med-topics/1122176-bluedevilmikes-ten-step-guide-picking-”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/pre-med-topics/1122176-bluedevilmikes-ten-step-guide-picking-&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>One of my best friends daughter is a pre-med at Bates… She is deliriously happy there and extremely challenged… </p>

<p>Thanks @WayOutWestMom‌ I don’t think I can go wrong at either school and my difference in financial aid between each school is 1700. It will all come down to the visit I suppose.</p>