Vassar vs Amherst

PerformingDude
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 13:21:04 +0000

@newcollegekid1 thank you for the perspective! I also talked to a couple of Vassar students and got a similar vibe. Definitely seems to be a very open-minded campus!

@leavingLI hey again . I definitely appreciate that mindset of prioritizing the vibes of the school. I actually found myself clicking more with the Amherst campus and town when I recently visited both, though I’m not sure why. I did really click with a smaller group of Amherst admits, most of whom are LGBTQ+, who literally feels so different yet similar at the same time. And you’re also totally right to note the prestige as an underpinning motivation that should NOT be considered that much in this process. Amherst does have the reputation of being pretty athletic and jocky, but according to Amherst students/alums it isn’t as nearly as present as people make it out to be. It’s a VERY tough decision. Great to hear from you again!

@elena13 thanks for the reply! I agree that Vassar’s campus is absolutely stunning! Definitely appreciate the emphasis of the vibe at this point. And thank you for the offer of contacts. I’m actually at the phase where I think I’ve spoken to enough students and just need to make a decision!