How does Amherst treat Internationals?

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<p>Hey,</p>

<p>Well i am thinking of maybe applying to a LAC or two… maybe Amherst and Williams. I was wondering how these top LACs-especially Amherst- treat Internationals in the admissions process. I put myself in a relatively small group because i do not require any sort of Financial Aid. I am the typical decent applicant… good but not jaw dropping…~2150 SATs …3.75 UW all IB Courses… 400 + Volunteering Hours…three leadership positions… you get the bit. Just wondering if Amherst/top LACs look favourably upon Internationals and especially those who do not require aid. Btw, i am from Canada and i am South Asian. So what do you think? Thanks</p>

<p>PS:Totally separate question but my friend said that people at LACs tend to be more unfriendly to minority races. Is this true? I would think its completely opposite.Thanks guys!</p>

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<p>Amherst is going need blind for internationals, so not needing aid won't benefit you at all.</p>

<p>I'm not sure where your friend is getting his information, but in my experience at Amherst and elsewhere, your friend is totally incorrect.</p>

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<p>Why Amherst and Williams in particular?</p>

<p>Amherst is need-blind toward international candidates. I've only been on campus for a week, and I've already observed that there is a large international population, and that everyone in general is quite friendly.</p>

<p>If you are looking for other excellent LACs that are particularly eager to accept international students, Middlebury is a safe bet.</p>

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<p>ah i see.. thanks a lot for the insight. more comments are appreciated</p>

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<p>Macalester in ST. Minnesota is very big on recruiting internationals, and is a great LAC, too.</p>

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<p>Sorry -- typo -- that should be St. Paul, Minnesota.</p>

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<p>Take a look at Brandeis and Oberlin for their receptivity to international students.</p>

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<p>Williams is currently need blind to internationals and has been for a while.</p>

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<p>Is there any other LAC's besides Middlebury, Amherst and Williams that are need-blind for international applicants? I remember there is one more...</p>