<p>Hey all, I'm new here, and over the past week or two I've really taken a liking to Bowdoin. Just wondering though, how does it compare (academically) to an ivy league school (Cornell, Brown, Columbia), or a school like Amherst or Williams? Prestige-wise where does it rank? I've heard it's kind've preppy, but is it an athletic-preppy or a dorky-preppy? I plan on visiting within the next two months, but I kind've want to get a feel before I head up. Thanks all.</p>
<p>athletic preppy....think williams but in Maine, next to the ocean and with a tiny bit less emphasis on sports and in my opinion a prettier campus than amherst or williams and nicer, friendlier people...academically it falls along the lines of williams and amherst as well....</p>
<p>Good response from Sara. While you are up there check out Bates College as well.</p>
<p>Bowdoin's always had an excellent reputation with a well connected alum network as well......</p>