Has anyone here been accepted to Amherst College? I set up an MSN group at <a href=“http://groups.msn.com/AmherstClassof2009[/url]”>http://groups.msn.com/AmherstClassof2009</a> for admitted students - check it out. I want to meet all you future amherst people.
<p>dude, i want to get into amherst. what are your stats and why do you feel that they accepted you?</p>
<p>Stats are only part of the picture, but:</p>
<p>1560 SAT (800V)
790/790/750
4.0uw
5 on AP chem and ushistory</p>
<p>Stuff that may have been more important:
My essays kicked ass. I'm a good writer and the 2 English teachers I showed them to both liked them.
My recs were gorgeous - they were specific and personal, and I had a rec from a Stanford professor. My counselor talked about how I considered dropping out of high school in sophomore year b/c I wasn't happy or challenged in highschool.
My ECs were decent - I've played tuba since 6th grade, I compose music, I'm involved in my community</p>