Amherst College

''Amherst is a private, not-for-profit college that for almost two centuries has prepared students to use ideas to make a difference in the world. At Amherst, students are part of a lively, inquisitive, devoted community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who find inspiration in one another and in the process of learning. Amherst has demonstrated steadfast confidence in the value of the liberal arts and the importance of critical thinking. Today, the financial aid program is among the most substantial in the nation, and the student body is among the most diverse. Small classes, an open curriculum, and a singular focus on undergraduate education ensure that leading scholars engage daily with talented, curious students, equipping them for leadership in an increasingly global and complex world.''

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