<p>Congratulations MCWING, you have some great choices. I would narrow it down to Georgetown or Amherst. I think a previous poster gave you good advice - these 2 schools are very different and a visit (or re-visit) should point you in the right direction. Coming from NYC you might find Amherst isolating. On the other hand it might be a welcome respite. But I also think you will find the general ethos of both schools very different. See how you respond on a very basic level to each school when you are visiting.</p>