Amherst College

Amherst, a traditionally high-ranking liberal arts school, has many qualities that set it apart among small, elite colleges. Unlike most top schools, which dictate a variety of basic core classes...

# Amherst College Amherst, a traditionally high-ranking liberal arts school, has many qualities that set it apart among small, elite colleges. Unlike most top schools, which dictate a variety of basic core classes that lowerclassmen must take, Amherst has no required courses, except for a first-year seminar emphasizing writing and critical thinking. A consortium with nearby schools UMass… **Read the full article:** [Money.com](https://money.com/collection-post/bc2026-amherst-college/?xid=moneyrss) *This article was originally published by Money.com. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*