Amherst College admission process

Q. Is it hard to get admission into Amherst College?

Only 11 out of every 100 applicants are accepted. This indicates that the school is extremely selective. Meeting their GPA and SAT/ACT requirements is critical to getting past their first round of filters and demonstrating your academic preparation.

Q. How do I apply to Amherst College?

    Students can apply on their website directly.

Q. What are the eligibility requirements for admission to Amherst College?

• High School mark sheet with a minimum GPA of 3.6
•  $65 application fee for international students
•  Recommendation Letter
•  English Proficiency Test
•  Bachelor’s Degree Mark-sheet 
•  Personal Statement

Q. What are the IELTS requirements?

A minimum of 6.5 bands are required to apply at Amherst College.

Q. What are the documents needed for the applications of Amherst College?

Documents needed for application include:

• English Language Proficiency Test
•  Essay
•  Letter of Recommendation
•  High School Scores
•  Personal Statement

Q. What is the application fee at Amherst College?

The application fee is $65

Q. How many intakes are there for Amherst College?

There are two intakes for Amherst College: Winter and fall, and summer and spring.

Q. Does Amherst College require me to write a personal statement?

Yes, applicants are required to write a personal essay.

Q. What are the deadlines to apply for Amherst College?

Regular decision applications must be submitted by the January 3 RD deadline; admission decisions will be communicated by late March. If accepted, you must respond to the offer by May 1st. Please keep in mind that Amherst College does not accept applications from people who already have a bachelor's degree.