<p>Congrats on getting off the waitlist! Amherst takes very few, if any off the waitlist each year.</p>
<p>With the California budget cuts, Berkeley is not going to be in a good situation in the near future. Berkeley, admittedly, has more resources, but they are spread too thin because of the large student population. TAs often teach classes at Berkeley.</p>
<p>Amherst’s small class sizes, attention from professors, and immense diversity will serve to benefit you greatly. Unless Amherst doesn’t give you good financial aid, you really should consider going.</p>
<p>Amherst is really beautiful and even though Amherst is technically an LAC, I think you will receive ample support from the student body.
The small-town and weather will be tough to adjust to, but Amherst isn’t in the middle of nowhere, and it’ll be a good way for you learn how to adapt to different environments.</p>