Just saying: this OP is already admitted. And Amherst apparently told her not to take the classes. So, we’ll see how that develops. There may be a point at which, considering the senior record, OP wants to confirm she’s now well able to handle some rigor and aybe even make up for lessons missed that last semester. Later.
^Agree. I edited the title of the thread.
@Publisher Yes, looks like the title was in fact edited to reflect the deferment. Good call. It threw me when I first read it.
@kacombs Can I just say how impressed I am with your maturity? I commend you for taking the time to tell your story and give students a picture of hope. Although you only give us a small glimpse into your strength and the courage you displayed in what was likely the most challenging year of your schooling career, I pray that you will take this year to become your best self. Use it for good. It is a gift.
I’m also pleased to know that Amherst wanted you then and still want you. Godspeed to you!
OP, I think that a year from now you will see that this was the best possible scenario. Your worth is not less because of this. I am extremely pro-gap year, I think many people would be better off taking them. So good luck, good healing, and enjoy your time to get back on your feet before college!!
Woah, you sound like one well adjusted young woman. Congratulations on the acceptance to an amazing school. You are taking the deferment with grace. It’s not a punishment in any, way, shape or form. You read like you understand that and your maturity shines through in your original post. Depression is real and no joke. Stick with the exercise regime and good look with your certification. You may find a year away from academia is exactly what you need right now. It will soon pass. I wish you all the luck in the world. Thank you for sharing.
OP, good luck. I would encourage you to work on your mental health during the gap year. Also, just a reaction but isn’t doing a training program a red flag for someone with a history of eating disorders? We nearly lost a family friend to anorexia and one of the big signals was excessive attention to food ( her’s was cooking everything to control things), others had excessive attention to exercise. Just hope this is something your doctor is on board with for you to be doing. Wishing you the best. It was really really generous of Amherst to extend the offer for you. I hope your gap year proves to be a great launching pad for your future.
@happytimes2001 My recovery has been guided by my love of fitness and nutrition. It’s something I’ve loved since I was in middle school and lost sight of as I practiced unhealthy eating and exercise habits. I am working on repairing my relationship with it to get back to the place I used to be so that I can practice what I love again.
@kacombs I am so glad to hear that!! I wish you all the best of luck in the next steps of your journey!
In general, it is college courses taken after high school graduation that cause a student to be treated as a transfer rather than frosh applicant. While some colleges may allow a frosh applicant to have a limited number of credits of college enrollment after high school graduation, many others do not, so if a gap year student wants to preserve frosh applicant status at all possible colleges, s/he needs to avoid taking any college courses after high school graduation.
Obviously, with respect to the OP and deferred entry to Amherst, the OP needs to follow whatever Amherst says, or ask Amherst directly if it is not clear.
I hope you look at this as a wonderful opportunity and not a punishment…an opportunity to get your mental health under control so you can start at Amherst being your best.