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I am considering applying as a math major to Amherst (maybe through Early Decision). How is Amherst's mathematics program overall? Are classes well-taught and is there a high percentage of alums who go on to top PhD programs in math? How hard is it to get summer funding to work with a professor? Would anyone be willing to DM me to answer further questions I have about the program? Thanks!

Demographics : Asian Male from Nepal

Major : Computer Science.

GPA:

Class 9 (NEB): 3.89 out of 4 (Converts to 97.25% in Nepal, no idea about USA)

Class 10(NEB): 3.65 out of 4 (Converts to 91.25% in Nepal, no idea about USA)

Class 11(CBSE): 3.78 out of 4 (Converts to 94.5% in Nepal, no idea about USA)

Class 12(Predicted Score): 3.85 out of 4 (Converts to 96.25% in Nepal, no idea about USA)

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ECAs are quite impressive, but I haven't taken any English proficiency tests or the SAT.
But I’m thinking of taking the Duolingo test in the next 5 or 6 days...Should I apply for ED or RD ?

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Thankss

Just read a blog about it, and I am super curious.

I’m ED’ing to Amherst b/c its my dream school and here is my info/stats: Intended Major: Poli Sci 4.37 W GPA (8 AP classes, 6 AP exams w/ mostly 4’s) 3 B+’s in honors math classes, one B in freshmen honors Bio (Every AP class I’ve taken or currently taken = above A) Political Science college class at local college: 100% pass Most Notable Positions :

• low-income Asian American (in state)
• TKD captain, instructor (taught 70+ students, coached 30+ students, competed in regional and international Opens)
• HS UNICEF treasurer (raised 1k+ and provided 100s of books for children affected by epilepsy)
• Student Government Historian (raised 1k for special olympics and provided info for 2k+ students)
• Founded a HS DEI club (helped land acknowledgment for town)
• Interned/Campaigned for House Rep. and translated/explained certain non-english speaking Asian Demographics
• Volunteered in town at robotics, choir, band , musical competitions: 480hrs for four yrs
• Chosen Researcher for Korean War Vets on Nat. History Day (only 50 teachers in the US are chosen along with students they choose)

ACHIEVEMENTS:

• President’s Service Award (Bronze and Gold 500+ hrs two yrs total)
• Recognition at the Mass. State House numerous times for combatting education scarcity, campaigning for my House Rep, and Student Elect for Student Government Day
• researched assimilation’s negative effects on immigrants

MORE INFO: I’m going test optional (for SAT/ACT although I am sending my AP scores in) I wrote my college essay on Korean words that cannot be translated directly to english and connecting it to my family/dad’s business. Are my chances bad?! I have this existential dread b/c I don’t feel qualified academically compared to other students who’ve gotten in or applied! Please help ty!

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https://www.instagram.com/j/AbY9faPeBnAwrrYF/ insta gc

I am mostly done with my application, but the unavailability of a counsellor has just left me using resources from god-knows-what websites, and considering you guys have gotten in, would love an application review by someone/anyone if you'll are down and free, shouldn't take too long
basic stats: indian, ISC curriculum, intended major: applied math, 1530 SAT(790M, 740E),Only 1-2 B's throughout High school, Really nice EC's and awards(or so i was told), essay about discovering math and a really good storyline, yeah thats about it
pls PM for details, don't wanna post all info on public
thanks

Demographics: Asian Male from Nepal, Middle Income Family, First Gen to study in USA

Major: Computer Science.

GPA:

Class 9 (NEB): 90.8% (School doesn’t report GPA)

Class 10(NEB): 3.75 out of 4 (Converts to 93.75% in Nepal, no idea about USA)

Class 11(CBSE): 91.52% (School doesn't report GPA)

Class 12(CBSE): 91% (School doesn’t report GPA or percentage)

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SAT: 1400 [750M & 650RW] {ik ik its low for int'l student, should i go test opt for reach uni?}

TOEFL: 101 out of 120 [R: 23, L:28, S:27, W:23]

Class Rank: 5th out of 165 students (top 3% of class)

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Course:

In Class 11 & 12:

English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Home Sci (not main subject)

In Class 9 & 10:

English, Nepali (lang), Maths, Science, Social Studies, Health, Additional Math, Computer Science

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Honors: (writing same as common app)

School Topper:

For achieving the highest GPA (3.75/4) among all students in Grade 10 in final exam.

Academic Excellence Award:

For securing highest GPA annually; most prestigious academic award

Prateek Scholarship:

Merit-based; given to batch topper; only 2 out of 165 students receive this;

Gold Medal in English Olympiad:

One of the highest scorers in an int'l-level English Olympiad.

Most Promising Delegate, AIESEC:

recognized for the ability to take a leadership role in AIESEC

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ECAs: (writing same as common app, except for company name)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Software Dev Intern – Banking Project at ABC:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Tailored Share Plus for NCC Bank;

Led dividend handling sub-project–dividend & bonus share, warrant printing;

Worked on Online Signature Verification

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Software Dev Intern – Government Project at ABC~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Developed front-end of Election Commission Nepal (ECP) website;

Tailored OAS software for ECP.

Debugged Ministry of Finance Budget Management System.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Software Dev Intern at XYZ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Worked on SMS and Exam Management modules for Academic ERP-5+ schools' efficiency boosted by 60%;

Tailored 9+ Web SMS, enabling Bulk SMS for diff org;

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Software Dev Intern at XYZ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Analyzed Association Management Software;

Gave a report on shortcomings: focusing on inventory, SMS, and email modules;

Received NPR 10k as appraisal;

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Software Dev Intern at PQR (lol)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Developed 5+ software project using Python and Java;

20+ web pages with HTML, CSS, Node.js, and React;

Implemented responsive designs and RESTful APIs

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ IT Intern - Networking Department~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Handled troubleshooting, inventory management, and performance monitoring;

Led project on network optimization to enhance network at specific location

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~B2B Marketing Team Member at AIESEC in Patan~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Managed Digital Marketing for AIESEC;

Created digital content on Instagram;

Increase in Instagram follower by 40%;

Increase in project sign-ups by 70%

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Volunteer Math and Science Teacher at Local School~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Taught math and science to 150+ underprivileged students daily

Managed classes of 30+ students for grades 8-9 during free periods to enhance education

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Delegate of Russia, UNSC at St. Mary’s School Model United Nation 2023~~~~~~~

Represented Russia in UNSC

Advocated for multilateralism, opposed unilateral actions

Debated global security issues, veto power, and peacekeeping ops.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Volunteer, Kantipur Half Marathon 2024 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Assisted in organizing major running events, joined by 1000s of runners.

Supported in event coordination, logistics, and participant support.

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LORs: 3 LORs, which are very strong. From my Chemistry, Computer and English Teacher. All of them are the HOD(Dean) of their department

Essay: Almost finalize. (7 or 8 out of 10)

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What are my odds of getting in?
should i go test optional?
should i ED or rd?

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I am an international student from Ethiopia, and I am planning to apply to Amherst through ED. Amherst had accepted some students from my school in past years. I have a really good transcript and decent extracurriculars. I have 1500 in my SAT (with perfect math score) and loads of honors. I am even planning to take AP tests this year (without taking the classes). Do u think I have a chance?

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Thanks^^

I’ve been really struggling with my college decision, and I only have a few days left to decide. I’m torn between the prestige of Cornell, the academics at Amherst, and the campus, nature, and food at Bowdoin. I can’t figure out if I want a larger school like Cornell or a smaller one like Bowdoin and Amherst, and honestly, I don’t even know what I truly want at this point. I’ve always dreamed of going to an elite liberal arts college like Brown or Dartmouth, but since that’s not an option since im not going to get in, I’m trying to find the next best thing.

I’ve done so much research and reached out to former students, but everyone’s experiences are so different that I’m still unsure. I’m worried about making friends at a small school because of the limited social circle, but at the same time, I’m not really a partier or someone who enjoys big crowds, so I’m also nervous about Cornell’s size and the possibility of feeling pressured to join a sorority. Then again, since I’ve never tried it, maybe I’d end up loving that social scene and feel like I’m missing out if I go to a tiny school. I’ve never had the typical "teenage experience," and I’m scared of missing out on the college experience altogether if I choose a small school.

Here’s what I’m really looking for: a strong outdoor community, a liberal arts education, prestige and name recognition, good career opportunities, solid internships and research options, professors who truly care, and a collaborative, kind environment. I want a tight-knit community but also don’t want to miss out on things like parties. I love nature, but I still want to be near a mid-sized city (which is why I ruled out Williams). I’m also nervous about schools with fewer than 2,000 students because of the social aspect—I feel like the 4,000-5,000 student range would be a better fit for me. It’s small enough to feel close-knit, but large enough that I wouldn’t be left without friends after a falling out.

I hope all of this makes sense, and I would really appreciate any advice or experiences you can share with me!I hope all this makes sense and I really need help. And if anyone reccomends a completely different school please let me know because maybe I haven't considered it.

I have a Bichon Frisé. She's my ABSOLUTE everything. My roommate, however, is acting like she's some sort of biohazard. She keeps complaining about "allergies." But I haven’t even seen her have an allergic reaction. It’s not like she starts sneezing like crazy or breaks out in hives, so I’m honestly doubting these "allergies" are even real. If you’re so allergic, wouldn’t it be a lot more obvious?

I’m not trying to be a jerk here, but I literally have no allergies at all. I've lived with my Bichon Frisé for 8 years, so I don’t see why it’s such a big deal for my roommate to handle them for just one year. Honestly, I’m starting to think she just doesn't like my dog for some other reason and she's using "allergies" as an excuse. I feel like I’m being guilt-tripped to get rid of my pet, and that’s not fair.

How do I make my roommate see that it’s not my Bichon Frisé that is the problem, but them being overly sensitive and unreasonable?

Here is what I wrote in the first option, second quote answer essay. Will this give a little off impression?

"I’ll bring my past experiences to Amherst and enrich the herd with my perspective."

Are there concert venues near campus? That decent artists go to? Movie theaters? Am I going to feel stranded, yes or no?

Coming from an urban area, I do not think I can survive without a decent music venue, movie theater, coffee shop, and bookstore within a walkable distance... How is it looking for me? I'm willing to say goodbye to having a Whole Foods but not much else

Academics:
SAT: 1500
IB: 43 Predicted out of 45
GPA of 4 years: 96.5/100

ECs:

I am not really going to explain each, but I have some decent ones. None of them are truly truly exceptional, but not bad as well.

Essays:
I believe my CommonApp essay is quite good and creative, but ofc it's just my opinion at the end.

I am an international student from Turkey. I am thinking of studying economics/politics. My first question is what is my chance with these stats and etc. Second, how can I decide if the school is a good fit for me.

is it wise as an international to use my ED for amherest? I really like the college and i would give it my ed but i wanna know if it will increase my chances or is it the same as rd?

im an international student. i highlighted clearly in my application my initial struggle with English. ive taken the act and my scores are 34 super score composite (36 math, 34 science, 34 english and 31 reading). do i have a good chance for this ED ? orsince they are test optional they ain't gonna care at all ?

Heard there’s some 18+ party at White Lion Brewing downtown on Thursday, are you guys going?? My friends said it’s like a y2k theme thing and starts at 10:30pm

My daughter attends AC and we need to send a car to pick her up.

In the past, she has never been able to get an Uber to actually show up.

Does anyone have a local car service, or some other way to get her a ride for hire for about a 150 mile trip?

Thank you.

How is the Indian community of Amherst like? How is the party culture? Also, there is not much information available on Amherst's students so if someone can guide.

hi! does anyone know or have an idea when the decisions for transfer spring semester will be released? tysm

I came across Class standing in my student info on Workday. It's empty, so I'm assuming that they at least don't do it publicly, but nonetheless it peaked my curiosity.

Recently visited and heard diversity numbers are waaaay down. Like only a handful of Black kids in the freshman class of 500. I think that’s crazy but what does the student body think of that? Admin? Alumni? Can anyone address this??

I just want to know my chances 😁

I am a prospective transfer student, and I am intrigued by a lot of the courses offered through the consortium (like where else in the US can you formally learn the Irish language??).

I'm wondering how many people take advantage of the Five College courses, and if you've run into any issues with scheduling, transportation, etc.