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Amherst Admission Responds to COVID-19 Pandemic

In response to the enormous global disruption that has accompanied the rapidly evolving COVID-19 public health crisis, the Amherst College Office of Admission has announced a set of modifications -- including a suspension of our SAT/ACT testing requirement for current juniors and a waiver of the advance tuition deposit for admitted students -- designed to help students and families in these extraordinary times. Read more.

We search for exceptional students from across the country and around the world, including from places and populations that are historically underrepresented in higher education. Our financial aid policies are among the most generous in the nation. In all we do, our efforts are guided by the principles expressed in our Mission Statement.

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A successful Amherst student is someone who will embrace our open curriculum, engage our talented faculty and actively contribute to a student body that is diverse in both background and perspective.

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