Amherst College Visit Report by meganthegeek

Visit Activities:

Admissions Interview: No - Didn't do it, not required nor considered by Amherst Admission.

Information Session: Yes - Had long discussion with Admissions Officer at Amherst. Offered TONS of info and gave me his card to get in contact with him. Left in love with the school.

Campus Tour: Yes - Fell in love with the campus, was lead around during a football game on campus and loved the school spirit everyone had. Beautiful trees and old New England brick building charm.

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Campus:

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Chatted with a few students after, everyone seemed very nice.

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All Admissions officers and staff encountered were extremely helpful and friendly.

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Stayed in dorms during a summer program. All had very nice, spacious area and offered lots of storage space with easy access to all areas on campus. Very much enjoyed them.

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Loved it!

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Off-Campus:

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Amherst is a <i>really</i> small town, so when I stayed for a longer period of time in July '06, the whole place seemed dead. I bet it's a lot better when the schools are all in session, but don't expect a metropolis.

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Campus Visit Notes for Amherst College

Visit Description:

Overall was very impressed by entire campus and region. Love the school and the professors I had during my summer program (primarily interacted with Prof. Stavans). Met with several alums and current students and everyone seemed very happy about their college choice. The whole campus is littered with trees and grass and the whole atmosphere is extremely relaxed. Amherst is also revamping much of the older spaces on campus to include more modern areas and better facilities.

Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):

Easy access to Boston & Hartford airports.