If you kid is studying at Williams/Amherst/Pomona/Swarthmore/Wellesley/Bowdoin now,

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thank you so much! I’m literally not sleeping at night I’m so worried

Seriously! Do something about your anxiety

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Anonymous wrote:Do you think it’s major dependent tho? What is your son’s major ?

My son's doing Engineering+Mathematics. He's taken Philosophy, English classes too. Because of AP credits his Math classes started at an advanced level. The Engineering classes so far have had an extra Lab class associated with it. Phil and English have significant reading components.

Students who’ve done well in high school under a rigorous curriculum are already well-prepared for the academic demands of college. They’ve developed the discipline and time management skills they’ll need — college may turn the dial up a notch, but it won’t be unmanageable. And importantly, it’s not all grind: students do find balance and have fun.

Need to be careful though because the treadmill never stops. Next it will be busting your butt in ibanking or Wall Street or McKinsey and routinely working 15 h days. Or going to med school and grinding away even more than high school or college. Or going to law school and partner track at a big law firm. It makes me feel we have forgotten about what is truly important in life

[Anonymous]

No grade deflation at Amherst! Very easy and fun 1st year. Top LAC IMO.

[Anonymous]

Wow thank you! What is your major and what year are you?

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Anonymous wrote:No grade deflation at Amherst! Very easy and fun 1st year. Top LAC IMO.

so much fun in the middle of nowhere Massachusetts!

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No grade deflation at Amherst! Very easy and fun 1st year. Top LAC IMO.

so much fun in the middle of nowhere Massachusetts!

Zoomass is right next door! Also, some people enjoy outdoorsy activities...or just spending time with their friends.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No grade deflation at Amherst! Very easy and fun 1st year. Top LAC IMO.

so much fun in the middle of nowhere Massachusetts!

Zoomass is right next door! Also, some people enjoy outdoorsy activities...or just spending time with their friends.

Because you can't spend time with friends or enjoy outdoorsy activities without going to college in the middle of nowhere; that is totally necessary and a normal conclusion.

[Anonymous]

The perfect solution is that you not go to Amherst. Problem solved.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The perfect solution is that you not go to Amherst. Problem solved.

Never said I wanted to, so glad you solved a problem that was never posed! What is still true is that it’s pretty damn boring in Amherst Massachusetts, and you have to invent reasons like “hanging with friends” because you know that’s true.

Glad we’re in agreement.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The perfect solution is that you not go to Amherst. Problem solved.

Never said I wanted to, so glad you solved a problem that was never posed! What is still true is that it’s pretty damn boring in Amherst Massachusetts, and you have to invent reasons like “hanging with friends” because you know that’s true.

Glad we’re in agreement.

Say you didn't get into Amherst without saying you didn't get into Amherst... these posts are so bitter and nonsensical. Most top LACs are in the middle of nowhere and the students don't care because they're attending to learn, live somewhere beautiful for a few years, and be with kids like themselves. Please troll elsewhere!

[Anonymous]

AMEN! Thank you for this post! Ppl genuinely are reaching out to a community with real questions and concerns and are met w these nasty comments.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No grade deflation at Amherst! Very easy and fun 1st year. Top LAC IMO.

so much fun in the middle of nowhere Massachusetts!

Zoomass is right next door! Also, some people enjoy outdoorsy activities...or just spending time with their friends.

Because you can't spend time with friends or enjoy outdoorsy activities without going to college in the middle of nowhere; that is totally necessary and a normal conclusion.

The previous poster implied that there is nothing to do in Western Massachusetts. I listed some things that one can do there. Nowhere did I imply that those aren't possible at other schools. Get a grip

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The perfect solution is that you not go to Amherst. Problem solved.

Never said I wanted to, so glad you solved a problem that was never posed! What is still true is that it’s pretty damn boring in Amherst Massachusetts, and you have to invent reasons like “hanging with friends” because you know that’s true.

Glad we’re in agreement.

Say you didn't get into Amherst without saying you didn't get into Amherst... these posts are so bitter and nonsensical. Most top LACs are in the middle of nowhere and the students don't care because they're attending to learn, live somewhere beautiful for a few years, and be with kids like themselves. Please troll elsewhere!

I did, but thanks? This is really poor trolling on your end.

[Anonymous]

For those who actually did go to Amherst, what psych classes were best and what professors? Same question re:classics….

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Anonymous wrote:What are their experiences like? I have one at one of these schools and she has been extremely busy with assignments and stuff. She was a self-driven, top student in high school with excellent academic records. She hasn't decided on her major yet. This semester she selected a course in philosophy, economics, environmental studies, and a seminar course. What she didn't expect is the amount of reading and writing required for each class. She sleeps maybe 6 hours a night or less during the week. She studies on weekends. She reads while doing laundry. She made quite a few friends, likes many of her teachers, enjoys campus events and a campus job. Her grades are fine, but she has to work so very, very hard I have to watch out for burnout. What are your kids' experience like? Any thoughts or advice? Thanks.

This is similar to my experience at any Ivy back in the day. It was collaborative and not cutthroat but people were very driven internally and the workload was intense. This is what the top schools are like!