<p>so i absolutely love bates; i did an overnight and loved the academics, people, etc. the thing is, IF i get in (cross my fingers), there are going to be three people from my school next year bates, who are all friends. they aren’t mean, but i just want a “new” college experience, meeting new people, etc. but three people i already know seems like a lot, considering the small size. i’ll probably see they a lot, and i kind of want to “start new,” and meet new people, etc. should this deter me from attending? idk, so confused, what are your thoughts?</p>
<p>Wow! I could honestly say I had the exact same problem. Well, I didn't have three people who were already in but I have a lot of people applying RD from my school as well as one applying EDII. I am friends with some but others I do not care for too much.</p>
<p>I thought about this for a long time. I asked myself the question -- do I like Bates enough to accept going to a school with people I already know? Seeing the number of people applying I know there is a good chance someone will get in.</p>
<p>I realized that deciding against going just because of these people was silly. I was not going to let them stop me from attending my first choice school. If they get in or not I do not care - although the campus is small I can still make new friends no matter what.</p>
<p>I am okay if no one from my high school gets in or if a lot get in and choose to attend -- if accepted I will go (especially because I applied EDII :) ).</p>
<p>Hey guys!</p>
<p>Interesting question--I actually have the same dilemma with someone for one school. It's kinda akward for me because i've known this person in elemetary school but haven't talked with them for a long time. I'd say, really, these people change over time and if you wish to "find new people" to be buddies with, there's nothing stopping you. There's a good chance both of you will end up going different ways anyway. Even though liberal arts schools are small, they aren't that small to make that such a problem.</p>
<p>I'd say go attend the college.</p>
<p>Attend and avoid!</p>
<p>Definitely don't let this stop you from attending. Everyone chooses a college for different reasons and each will pursue the things that interest them most in college. You never know, in a different environment you mmight find you have more in common with some of them and see them in a different light. Last year I was pretty bummed thta 4 kids form my HS chose to atend the same college that I applied ED to. At first I was bummed. Two of them I hardly ever see...and the other two have become friends becasue we have more in common than we realized in high school. Go for it if it is you #1.</p>