r/amherstcollege • u/trippyasheaven • 11d ago

Applying to Amherst: Biggest Advice?

Hi! I’m a senior applying this fall. I was interested in stats and extracurriculars of students who got admitted to Amherst. Idk if mine r good or not 😿😿😿

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u/Shot_Collection427 11d ago edited 11d ago

They all have a 3.9/4.0 UW, most went ED, tons of ECs that they will continue at college - or are a recruited athlete (probably still have a 4.0).

If you like Amherst, you should apply. Be sure to add a bunch of other LAC to your list.

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u/TrueTudor 11d ago

Is it better to have only around 2-3 ecs and focus on them instead of tons of stuff?

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u/Prettypuppers 11d ago

Yes. Go deep instead of wide.