<p>Hey everyone! So I’m visiting Amherst this upcoming Saturday and am meeting w/ the track/XC coach. I honestly think I’m going to love it, but my friend recently told me that the coach can’t help one get it in? I am a pretty good candidate already without having track help me to get in, but since it is such a prestigious school, it would really help. Is there anyone who used track/XC to get into Amherst? Is it the same deal as the other D3 schools? Or are the coaches not allowed to give admission help? I mean I will probably find out on Saturday, but feedback would be great. Thanks!</p>
<p>I think that you will find that the coach at Amherst can help your application if you are an outstanding athlete and could be a valuable addition to the team. Have a candid conversation with the coach and ask him where you stand. Does he have your transcripts and test scores?</p>
<p>Here is a web-site specifically for the NESCAC conference … [NESCAC[/url</a>]. NESCAC schools can recruit although I do not know what the Amherst XC coach can do.</p>
<p>These guidelines may help you understand how you fit in … Amherst is a D3 school … XC = [url=<a href=“http://www.ncsasports.org/recruiting-tools/College-Cross-Country-Recruiting/womens-cross-country-recruiting-guidelines]How”>http://www.ncsasports.org/recruiting-tools/College-Cross-Country-Recruiting/womens-cross-country-recruiting-guidelines]How</a> to Get Recruited for Women’s College Cross Country - Scholarships | NCSA](<a href=“http://www.nescac.com/admissions/admissions]NESCAC[/url”>http://www.nescac.com/admissions/admissions) … track = [Women’s</a> Track Recruiting Guidelines](<a href=“http://www.ncsasports.org/recruiting-tools/College-Track-Recruiting/womens-track-recruiting-guidelines]Women’s”>http://www.ncsasports.org/recruiting-tools/College-Track-Recruiting/womens-track-recruiting-guidelines)</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>I can’t definately say that the track coach was reponsible for my daughter getting accepted to Amherst, but I believe it. My daughter was undeniably academically qualified, but soon after she told the coach via e-mail that Amherst was her #1 choice, she was admitted. Like all colleges, many overly qualified applicants get rejected every year. A coach asking for some “consideration” can make a difference</p>