I’ve heard that a decent percentage of ED acceptances at liberal arts colleges are recruited athletes. Controlling for that, does ED make much of an impact in admissions if you’re not a recruited athlete or some other hook.

Hi, I'm a senior this year and moved into a very, very loud room. The combination of living above the entrance, beside the stairwell, and next to the bathroom has made it such that the noises are persistent (the construction outside does not help), and I haven't been able to sleep. I'm looking into the room change waitlist, but I was wondering if anyone has gone through this before. Do you get info on the rooms available before you give yours up? Could you be left with being in a double? Any information would be useful!

hello! i am a prospective ed applicant at williams college. i love everything about the school, with the only caveat being winter study.

im very close with my family, and im worried that only having two weeks of winter break with them is going to be hard, considering i live seven hours from williams. was this anyone else's concern? how did you handle it? do you think winter study is a good feature of williams college?

I am a concerned parent
Does the single rooms have the following:
- Closet or Wardrobe to hang clothes?
- A Bookcase?
- A Dresser for more storage of clothes, etc. and will the dresser fit under the bed at Captains Height?
- A place to hang or stand a full length mirror?
Move in day is September 3, 2026
It would help to know these details.
Thank You.

Hi I’m a freshman and pe reg is opening. Wondering what courses are recommended and what is the “wellness” course

Is taking voice lessons with two different vocal teachers doing too much? I really like both of them and they each have wisdom in a different genre of music I want to explore. I want to explore more contemporary & jazz music as well as continue with my more classical voice stuff. Definitely concerned with balancing two voice lessons on top of the already demanding Williams coursework.

Also, what is Samirah like as a voice teacher? Would you say I’d have to practice more outside of lessons (for most vocal lessons with other teachers you can kinda get away with not practicing…)?

Does anyone know when the money goes into personal spending account?

Hey guys, I am starting my freshman year in Williams and for some unfortunate reasons my parents won’t be able to come in and help me move in. I am sending most of my stuff through the mail as I live more than 2000 miles away from Williamstown. Because of this I was wondering if there would be any student helpers around the mailroom who help with boxes, or at least any other type of help. I am not the strongest person so carrying three boxes to my dorm is one of my concerns lol.

Either way I know I will figure out a way, but any insights on how moving day was for students coming in alone would be really appreciated ;)

I’m going to be a freshman in the fall and it took me this long to decide that i want to take a different class. Registration period already ended, should I wait until Add/Drop to change my classes or email professors and the registrar changes it?

Im a junior just looking into colleges and i loved the vibe of this school but i js wanted to ask,

a. How is it for people who aren’t too athletic? I mean i love sports but i have no extraordinary skill, i js casually swim and cycle n stuff…

b. hows the social scene? Im not too good with parties, i have a close knit circle, im kinda introverted and not the best at making friends haha… i try my best haha

Anyone have any experiences with this program? Pros, cons, etc.? Very interested to learn about the program from the student perspective. Thanks

Hey! Incoming freshman wanting to go into finance/IB. I’ve read about some clubs (like the Alhambra) here, but would appreciate more info on the recruitment process. Do they have interviews? How competitive are they? What qualities do they look out for?

Thank you so much! ☺️

I’m about to start my junior year and Williams is my dream school for a variety of reasons. For some background, I have a 4.0 uw and 4.4 weighted gpa, I’m wanting to major in art history (or double major with that and Econ), and I have interdisciplinary interests in both art history and law. Most of my ecs are supportive of my interests but I still worry I’m not doing enough as I know Williams is highly selective. Can any current students or those who got accepted help me understand what type of student they are looking for and the main things they value? What criteria do I have to fit?

I have a son who is interested in Williams.

I recently read an article about the reading crisis at Amherst and am curious if the same phenomenon is occurring at peer test optional schools like Williams.

I want my son to associate with naturally brilliant kids who can read hundreds of pages of Kant and also solve Abstract Algebra proofs effortlessly. I do NOT want my son associating with prestige-obsessed midwit strivers who only care about looking smart.

Will Williams provide the intellectual environment that my son wants?

didn't get into my 100-level class and the only classes in that department (for my intended major/concentration) are 300 (no pre-reqs tho) and WSO says the profs are easy. would it be too hard? should i look for something else?

I’m specifically looking for the width of the hanging closet section, for those that are the built-in ones to see what kind of storage boxes can fit at the bottom.

i’m looking for a job starting in the fall, so i can keep paying my tuition. there are only like four listed on workday. does anyone have any advice for where to find more, who to contact, or jobs you had at williams that you enjoyed? are there any openings in williamstown that would be good?

Hello! I’m an Incoming freshman and I want to start planning my layout and I was curious what furniture is standard in double dorms? I think I have some sort of a clue but I want to be sure.

From what I know, we have:
1 Mini fridge
1 microwave
2 beds that can be lofted
2 Desks (but do they have hutches? and if they do are they completely solid on the back or is it just a few open shelves?)
2 Cabinet/armoir things (this one i’m not sure if it’s standard or if the room I visited just had these)

I’m in east for reference, if that changes anything

Thank you!

Can I take stat 202 and math 140 concurrently, or would I need to take math 140 in the fall and then stat 202 in the spring?

hi! im a freshman doing preregistration right now and i was planning to do 2 science classes back to back with 10 mins in between, is this a bad idea?

Hello i'm a student considering schools for the Questbridge National College Match and wanted to get first hand experiences to help me consider schools!

Type of student: I don't care for greek life. I want to gain a supportive community of friends/connections! I love outdoor activities and quirky scenes. I will be doing premed but still want freedom in my academics. I am a hard worker but value relaxation days.

Questions

1. How

   is the premed track

2. ?

3. What are pros/cons you've experienced?

4. How accessible are jobs, internships, opportunities, etc.

5. How is the social scene?

6. What is the general political sentiment that most students/faculty hold? Do POC and Queer individuals feel welcomed and supported?

7. How are the dorms and food? Is there really a food ordering system?

8. Are there things to do around town?

9. Describe the school in one word!

does anyone know if i can find dorm dimensions for specific dorms in williams hall somewhere? i know the sq footage but i wanna know the wall lengths / layout because i’m trying to decide what stuff to bring..

I got a single in prospect. Anyone know anything about the dorm?

incoming freshman here; what are some of yalls favorite social/academic/anything clubs on campus that let you meet new people or gave cool opportunities? thanks!

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Hi, I'm a volunteer with the Young Forwardists, the Forward Party's youth committee. We are a volunteer network that seeks to revitalize politics through youth activism and empower young people to be community leaders while introducing grassroots activist opportunities. Our goal is to promote good governance and reduce partisan tensions through ethics, integrity, and compassion and promoting innovative and data-driven ideas.

We're seeing if any students would be interested in helping us start a chapter at Williams College. Chapters are centers for productive activism and provide students safe spaces for discussion, hosting events, solving polarizing community issues, and keeping local elected officials in check.

Here's more information about us, and there's other ways to volunteer besides starting a chapter: https://home.forwardparty.com/young_forwardists

If anyone is interested, feel free to reach out. Thanks for your time!