<p>What stands out about Amherst?</p>
<p>What made you personally choose Amherst?</p>
<p>Also, regarding class size and professors… what is an average class like? Do prof try and get to know their students, or do you really have to make the initiative?</p>
<p>What kind of students do you find at Amherst generally? Preppy, jocks, artsy…etc.</p>
<p>I'm a prefrosh and I can only tell you about what I know about Amherst. In comparison to other schools, Amherst does not seem to have a dominant mind-set, which is a plus for someone who appreciates diversity.
Personally, I really think that Amherst offers the "best of both worlds" - the personal attention of a small LAC and the diverse offer of an University, the latter made possible by the existance of the 5 College Consortium.
About social life, from what I understand, Amherst has its fair share of parties, though it is not a party school. Again the 5 college consortium comes in handy, as there are 30k students in the area.
As for class size and profs, there are mainly good reports, even on the course-feedback sites (scrutiny.amherst.edu, <a href="http://www.ratemyprofessors.com)%5B/url%5D">www.ratemyprofessors.com)</a>, but I only know this for my concentrations.
Also Amherst - no core curriculum! Which means you have maximum freedom in your education - but also that you are responsible for your course of study.</p>
<p>I wish all the old amherst stuff hadn't been deleted... there's history in threads that could be helpful.</p>
<p>One interesting point that someone made last year is that Amherst has no clear stereotype about it. For example, Swarthmore has a workaholic sleep deprived reputation, Williams has a preppier, jockier reputation, Princeton has a snobby reputation, etc... Now, this idea might indicate some deeper diversity or breadth of interests at Amherst. It's often seen as a "happy medium" school, and the academics are undisputedly top notch.</p>
<p>fire, the old threads were not deleted. For whoever wants to consult them, push the text version button at the bottom of this page.</p>
<p><3s to you. they should better advertise that, then... i was obviously stupid enough to miss it</p>
<p>Well for starters, Amherst College is debately the best liberal arts school you'll find, but on top of that, Amherst does not have any dominant sides. In terms of diversity, it's a small New England private college, but at the same time, ranked in top 25 best schools for African Americans by Black Enterprise. </p>
<p>The campus has no dominant side either. The frontside of campus is colonial architecture and old college town, but the campus is scattered with contemperary style, and the back side of campus houses some of the best science facilities you'll find.</p>
<p>I can go on and on about Amherst... the only way I can simplify it is that Amherst to all other liberal arts colleges, is like Stanford to the Ivy League schools, unlike the rest, it has everything on top of being argueably the best academically.</p>
<p>Also i THINK it's in the top 25 for Hispanics. Amherst is ethnically tolerant/open/relaxed</p>
<p>the "no dominant sides" thing is very true.</p>
<p>READ THIS THREAD!!!!!!</p>
<p>The "happy medium" that everyone refers to seems very true.</p>
<p>Hi, I'm an '09 as well, and I just wanted to agree with everyone that said Amherst had no dominant stereotype. While that might take away from the "togetherness" that the students feel or whatever, it also ensures you'll meet all kinds of different people.</p>
<p>I also thought the classroom environment was really great when I visited a few classes there. The professors and students all seemed really engaged in what they were doing.</p>
<p>Amherst also offers great financial aid (they gave me the best offer), so that's another thing to consider. I'll probably have more to add once I actually start school.</p>
<p>O something else special about amherst is that williams ownz them. haha jk, well not really haha.</p>
<p>bump, bump</p>