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Amherst College Visit Report by SarahsDad
Visit to Amherst College in June 2010 by SarahsDad (Parent of Student, HS Class of 2011)
(Member since September 17 2006 with 374 posts)
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Information Session: Yes - Excellent session by admissions officer and current student. Stressed 5-school consortium and open curriculum as being the most unique aspects of Amherst.
Campus Tour: Yes - Excellent. Knowledgeable current student. Was able to show off the beautiful buildings and vistas even on this dreary (rainy) day. One of the best tours of our dozen-school trip.
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Visit Description:
Admissions officer and tour guide just did everything well. No complaints. Walking around you can just tell it's in the top tier of schools anywhere. A big endowment doesn't hurt. The consortium was stressed as to de-emphazise the small school/small town aspects. Interesting spin - the Amherst area is apparently the "second largest booking venue" in the state, so nationally renowned artists/guest speakers are common.
