How much does being valedictorian of a CC help?

russtransfer
Mon, 18 May 2015 04:47:02 +0000

No idea what your stats are like, and it’s a reach for anyone, but at least half of the 20 (sometimes more) transfers that Amherst accepts every year [are from community colleges](Transferring from a Community College | Transfer Applicants | Amherst College). The acceptance rate is around 5%, so obviously very low, but they have a demonstrated commitment to community college students which may work in your favor. The financial aid is great, too; according to that link, the average grant given to community college students is 55k/year.