Amherst College, Amherst

I just visited this college as an outsider, but it's a gorgeous school. There's enough parking and greenery to make it a fun space to walk around. I'm a huge fan of the buildings - they are all in the same brick aesthetic. Overall I had a positive experience and I think it's a safe place.

I know a number of minority students who have worked hard and gotten in but the school won’t give them the financial aid they need to attend. Just another way these schools discriminate. We are monitoring how many minorities get in but got little to no Aid. This will be noted and a blemish to what could be an awesome school. You are missing out on geniuses. SAD AMHERST. Do better.

My walk around Amherst college was very nice. The grounds are kept up very well. There is staff working there right now. They do require that you wear face coverings and maintain the social distance of 6 feet.

Amherst college -- as the third oldest institution of higher education in the state of Massachusetts -- is one of the most beautiful college campuses I have stepped foot on. Whether you're in front of the Seeley Mudd Building housing the Department of Mathematics or the Beneski Earth Sciences Building, the red brick structures on campus project a beautiful image that reflects Amherst's prestigious reputation as one of the best liberal arts colleges in the country.

One of the most respected academic institutions in the country, set on a beautiful campus. The fantastic faculty-to-student ratio, considerable flexibility for your coursework, and ability to work with professors (including research) directly as an undergraduate are all things that help this school stand out. If you are fortunate enough to be accepted, it would be a hard decision not to attend (as long as you are aware this is a small school, with a relatively small student population). We found the vibe to be rather low key, as opposed to some of the Ivy's we spent time at. The amount of money in endowment at this school (and some competing schools) also tends to indicate a lot of graduate loyalty.