How much does legacy count at amherst

pmyen
Sun, 05 May 2013 15:59:57 +0000

Son went to Deans’ Day a few years ago. Had 2300+ SAT, 12 APs, National AP Scholar for scores on APs, and strong extracurriculars. Was told he was a strong candidate. Applied RD since he was not sure whether Amherst was his first choice and we wanted to compare financial aid offers. Unfortunately, he was rejected. Son is attending another top LAC and is very happy there. I would recommend applying ED if Amherst is your top choice and you are a legacy.