Diversity Open House at Amherst College - Applications due THIS Friday, August 12th!!

Rising seniors are invited to apply to Amherst College’s Diversity Open House Weekends, which will take place September 24-26 and October 15-17, 2011. This is a great opportunity to learn about the Amherst community, visit the campus, talk with students and faculty, attend classes and spend time in a residence hall. Up to 200 high school seniors will be selected for the Diversity Open Houses and there is no reason why SEED students should miss out on this wonderful opportunity!

The deadline to apply for the Diversity Open House is Friday, August 12^th. To increase your chances of being selected, Amherst encourages students to apply by Monday, August 1^st. Amherst will accept applications until they have filled both the September and October programs.

The application is short and straightforward and a completed application should include:

•  A copy of your high school transcript or grade reports for your freshman, sophomore and junior years; 
• Any standardized test results; and
• A short essay response.

 Please contact Mr. Cotton for an application.

Students who are admitted to the Open Houses will receive a letter inviting them to attend the program. The selection committee will prioritize the invitation of students who demonstrate limited family financial resources and under-represented cultural groups, including African-American, Hispanic/Latino American, Native American and Asian-Americans are encouraged to apply.

There is strong possibility that the Amherst Admissions Office will fund 100% of airline, bus, or train transportation costs for students who visit during the Open House Weekends. Some students who apply to the Open Houses will also receive a fee waiver for the Amherst College $60 application fee, regardless of whether they are invited to attend one of the Open Houses.

The first open house will begin Saturday afternoon, September 24^th and will conclude after morning classes on Monday, September 26^th. The second open house in October will follow the same Saturday through Monday format. All applicants to the program will be notified of their status in early September and all invited students will receive permission forms and travel planning information shortly thereafter.