Vassar vs Amherst

leavingLI
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 08:37:59 +0000

Hi Dude! I had a feeling that Amherst was not a done deal for you. Of course I could be wrong but I get the sense you are having a tough time turning down Amherst’s higher prestige. I went through a little of that before deciding on Wes over Swat. Both Amherst and Vassar are prestigious and will set you up nicely for an even more prestigious graduate school. Amherst has the better college town definitely but imo the campus culture is most important. That’s where you’re going to spend most of your time. Go with your gut. I always got the sense you were most excited about Vassar but that you were understandably excited to get accepted to a top LAC like Amherst. Whichever you choose, you will find your happiness. But I can see you having more of a blast at Vassar. The vibe I always got from watching YouTube videos about Amherst is that it is very intense. Opposite vibe at Vassar. (Similar to my decision between Swat and Wes.) They both appear to have strong alumni networks. They’re both academically rigorous. Amherst has more resources and seems to have more of a preppy/jock culture while Vassar is more eclectic. It’s a tough decision. You can’t go wrong because ultimately you’re going to choose based on your priorities. They both present different experiences but once you’re there, you will acclimate and it will become your new home. Let us know your final decision. Whichever school you choose will be lucky to have you. All the best to you!