Amherst College
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Cultivating a purposefully small residential community is essential to the Amherst College vision of liberal arts education. Every student is valued for what they bring to our community, and for their wide range of lived experiences. An increased focus on attracting, enrolling and retaining students from rural backgrounds will contribute to the tapestry of perspectives that help strengthen the Amherst community. Our outreach efforts will also be directly supported by current Amherst students, as the integration of the student perspective into this work is imperative to creating an understanding of our community, and a sense of future belonging, for small-town and rural students.
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Brown & Amherst STARS Fly-ins for Seniors
August 1st 2025, 11:59 pm CDT
The application for 2025 STARS College Network fly-in programs is now open! These programs are selective, all-expense-paid opportunities for students to visit a STARS College Network member campus for three days and two nights. During the fly-in programs, students will learn more about how to navigate the college application process, experience life on a residential college campus, and meet other talented and passionate students from across rural America.
These programs are free, and include funding for travel, transportation to and from the college campus, and all meals and activities during the visit. Space is limited and the application process is selective.
Students can apply to multiple fly-in programs through one easy application! The following programs are now available for high school seniors (must be graduating in Spring 2026):
Amherst College in Amherst, MA from September 26-29, 2025
Brown University in Providence, RI from October 5-7, 2025
A nomination from an educator is recommended as part of the application process.
Applications are due by August 1, 2025 and decisions will be released in late August.
Eligibility: High School Seniors
Deadline: August 1, 2025
Program Dates: September 26-29 at Amherst College; October 5-7 at Brown University
Host: Amherst College, Brown University