At Williams I was able to develop my writing skills.

Especially across multiple contexts which was helpful in both academic and co-curricular contexts. Outside of curricular studies, having teachers who were passionate and interested in the subjects they teach modeled a healthy balance between occupation and everything else. Williams equipped me with the tools needed to succeed at university of which the most important was the perspective to define success, not as a grade-point average or list of awards, but a passion and excitement for life.

PhD Candidate at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology
B.S. Physics, North Carolina State University ’22

Williams’ Spanish program sparked my interest in Latin American cultures.

It left me with a working knowledge of the language, which I honed through college and graduate school. I am especially grateful to the teachers I had at Willimas for the excellent instruction and guidance. Today, I am an attorney with the refugee protection team at Human Rights First, I conduct research on the impact of U.S. border policies and coordinate advocacy initiatives to improve the U.S. asylum system.

B.A. Comparative Literature, New York University ’11
M.A. International Policy, Stanford University ’20
J.D. Stanford Law School ’20

I love the range of options and limitless ways to pursue my intellectual curiosity at Williams.

The interdisciplinary method of teaching inspires us to make connections between different topics and disciplines, further enriching my learning experiences. My teachers are experts in their fields of study and actively want you to succeed. They are great people to talk to and are always open to discussing anything whether it’s ways to improve my grades, learn more about subject, or to better understand concepts from class

Boston College ’27

Williams is a very accepting community.

When I first came to Williams, I was very shy and quiet but I met amazing people and it has made me more confident. The Williams community is unique because of the diversity of students. Everyone is very accepting and positive— it’s a great place to be.

Williams’ College Counseling Program has been an incredible experience for our children during such a pivotal time in their lives.

One of the reasons we chose to send our children to Williams was due to the College Counseling services. This program provides tremendous support and thoughtful planning, which makes the college search and application process manageable as well as achievable during what can be a stressful time for students and parents. We are grateful to Mrs.Clark Director of College Counseling and The Williams School for providing such a vital program for high school students.

My experience at Williams as an alumna and now a parent has been highlighted by the same exceptional teaching and learning experiences.

The teachers at Williams get to know each and every student – their unique personalities, interests, strengths, goals, and passions – and help them to become the best version of themselves. My husband and I feel that our educational experiences played significant roles in our successes in college, graduate school, our careers, and our adult lives and we want our children to have those same advantages.