What is unique/special about Amherst College?

<p>You mean like being one of the elite selected to attend a place where reputation and privilege trump all? </p>

<p>Male Student Commits Suicide after Being Raped (Spring 2012)
[Amherst</a> College Student’s Suicide Note Points Blame At School Administration For Mishandling Sexual Assault](<a href=“HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News | HuffPost”>Amherst College Student's Suicide Note Points Blame At School Administration For Mishandling Sexual Assault | HuffPost College)</p>

<p>Female Raped Student Shunned
[Amherst</a> Account of Rape Brings Tension to Forefront - NYTimes.com](<a href=“Amherst Account of Rape Brings Tension to Forefront - The New York Times”>Amherst Account of Rape Brings Tension to Forefront - The New York Times)</p>

<p>I certainly wouldn’t want my kid at a place like this, let alone pay $60k for the privilege.</p>