Bates students walk to class under the century-old maples on the main quadrangle.
We strongly recommend interviews for prospective students. We feel that the information gained and personal impression made during an interview may not be available anywhere else. It is our one chance to meet you, the person behind all those grades, essays and test scores. We do not treat the interview as a time to put you on the spot with trick questions. We want to learn what has influenced you to become the person you are.