<p>I really like bates and skidmore and i am having trouble choosing- can anyone give me advice? i am a possible biology/environmental science major with a a minor in studio art</p>
<p>You can have a great experience at either school. Skidmore is slightly more liberal, arts-oriented, while Bates is more "prep"/homogeneous. It really depends on the type of experience you seek. </p>
<p>A degree from either college will look very solid.</p>
<p>^^Disclaimer: Skid alum here.</p>
<p>go to skidmore. it's awesome.</p>
<p>disclaimer: incoming skid freshman lol</p>
<p>bates is better</p>
<p>Id go to Bates. Its especially strong in the environmental sciences and biology.</p>
<p>I don't know anything about Bates, but I spent three weeks in the summer at Skidmore for CTY. The dorms are VERY nice, and generally four people share a bathroom. IIRC, only a couple dorms have AC. Saratoga is also a beautiful town with a lot of activities to do. I can't speak to the quality of academics, though. Also, a few of the counselors that summer went to Skidmore and say that they loved it. I probably didn't provide you with any new info., but I'm just passing along anything that can help! Good luck with your decision.</p>