Does anyone know if Amherst offers admission pre-read for athletes? Can swim coaches support a recruited athlete? Does Amherst send likely letters? Thanks!
Yes to the first two – Amherst does pre-reads, and coach support is very valuable. Coach Nichols is terrific. He also sits on the Admissions board (as the athletic liaison), so he knows admissions. As for the last question, Amherst does not do likely letters. None of the NESCAC schools do. But, having had some experience with Coach Nichols, I’m comfortable saying that a commitment of full support from him is as close to a sure thing that you can get in DIII.
Actually, I don’t think he sits on the board. But he’s the athletic liaison – for all sports.