<p>What are the typical qualities that Middlebury looks for in a candidate? Who are the ones who 'fit' and are admitted?</p>
<p>Bump. I'd like to know who fits as well.</p>
<p>Bright, preppy and type "A" personalities</p>
<p>sounds like me</p>
<p>outdoorsy. environmentally conscience. outgoing. smart. fit.</p>
<p>this is an interesting question, i'd be curious to know as well. do u have to actually be involved in athletics in high school though?</p>
<p>From your second sentence it seems that you are asking about what Middlebury's admissions people deem to be a good 'fit' among applicants (as opposed to asking whether your personality would be a good fit for Middlebury). </p>
<p>First hurdle is exceptional paper credentials. Enough said.</p>
<p>IMO Middlebury looks for signs of intense curiosity and/or commitment. It's not enough to be involved in lots of varied activities, as this can be seen as just "checking off the boxes" to get into college. Middlebury would be more interested in the applicant who had only a few areas of interest but the interest was deep and pursued rather than superficial. They look for the applicant who will start activities, lead organizations, and interact regularly with the faculty and their peers. The school is remote enough that the intellectual and social satisfaction comes from interaction with one another as opposed to outside stimulae. It is a myth that you have to be an athlete or a preppy, or that you have to love kayaking and mountain climbing. </p>
<p>Don't know if this helps, but these are my impressions.</p>
<p>thanks.. finally a good long post...</p>
<p>Don't despair, it's summer and only the truly motivated are thinking about college admissions. This is the first time I've been on this forum in over a month. </p>
<p>As for Middlebury, the myths and stereotypes about the place are only a starting point. You really should go up there in September and walk around and talk to people. I think you'll find how few of the people you meet fit the stereotypes. The thing about Middlebury is...if you are an apathetic or disinterested student who just happens to be smart, you might not like it there. It's in the middle of nowhere and almost all of your stimulation comes from the College. If you are the type of student who is intensely interested in what others are doing and learning, and are also intensely interested in your own thing and love to share that honestly and openly, you can have a great experience there. The other thing about Middlebury is...it seems that as a general rule the students there are not trying to credential themselves for jobs, connections and/or grad school. My impression is that a pretty large % of its graduates leave with no clear idea of what they are going to do with the rest of their lives. To me that's a good thing, but to others it might not be. </p>
<p>I could be totally FOS, but what do you expect for free advice from a total stranger on the internet! Seriously, have fun.</p>
<p>You say Middlebury's in the middle of nowhere and you have to get all your fun on campus... but do any people go to Boston, Montreal, or even Burlington on the weekends? Is that fairly common for freshpeople? It seems like a great school but the isolation would be new for me. Do you get nostalgic for big bookstores or music clubs or whatever?</p>
<p>To be honest, very few people leave Middlebury on most weekends. There's just far too much happening on campus. People take occasional roadtrips to Burlington, Montreal, New York, and Boston, but it's not a weekly thing. There are so many breaks worked into the academic year that you'll have the opportunity to visit cities many times without missing out on campus fun. Think about it--you get to school in September, have a mid-semester recess in October, then Thanksgiving break in November, then Christmas break in December, then winter break in late January/early February, then winter carnival break, then spring break, then summer. There's plenty of time to get away and to get your city fix.</p>
<p>Thanks, that's a good point about the schedules. I guess the semester does go fast. Looking forward to visiting the school this summer and checking it out.</p>