How much does this boost chances at Amherst?

padad
Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:01:01 +0000

There are different ways to do this.

First, if you have applied for SAT testing fee waiver (and you should if you are truly in the low income bracket, then the document College board sent you can be used directly since Amherst particpates in the common fee waiver program. For more information go to collegeboard.com search site and just type in fee waiver or common application fee waiver.

Secondly, most colleges will grant a fee waiver based on a letter from your school’s guidance office. You can contact Amherst Admission directly to see whether that will be sufficient.

Third, some colleges have their own fee waiver form. Contacting the admission office directly to find out.

Best of luck.