Is Amherst a "target" school?

<p>Hey all, I will be attending Amherst in the fall of 09 class of '13 but still have a few lingering questions…</p>

<p>This goes out to all current students. alumni, or anyone in the know:</p>

<p>1) Would you consider Amherst to be a “target” school for top companies (specifically banks and other firms in financial services)?</p>

<p>2) Do firms recruit on campus? How prevalent is on-campus recruiting? How many students actually seeking internships/jobs receive offers from the firms that visit campus?</p>

<p>3) How helpful is the career center in terms of helping students find summer internships, jobs, and bringing firms on campus?</p>

<p>4) Does the Pre-Business Group on campus receive support from the school or career center? What is their role on campus?</p>

<p>5) How effective is the alumni network? Are alumni approachable? Do they help students who are seeking summer internships or jobs?</p>