<p>You should probably try making a thread elsewhere, people will be more willing to help you out. Given your circumstances, Berkeley clearly isn’t a viable undergraduate option for you.</p>
<p>Also, instead of trying to blame the system, maybe you should consider owning up to your situation. If you had done research you would have discovered more options (I think UF at almost no cost is a great option, but that’s just me). I agree with others that suggest New College of Florida, it probably is the best you will get considering your needs. The person above me says you can still apply. </p>
<p>“But I god damn well deserve to go to Amherst and capitalism is responsible, income inequality is responsible, for pushing me out of Amherst.”</p>
<p>I hate to break it to you, but Amherst owes you jack s***. They’re a private institution and can do whatever the hell they want. You are lucky you live in Florida, they have afforded you an amazing option in New College. It is the only public LAC of significance I know of.</p>