Amherst College

Premium Content It Doesn't Matter If You're Black Or White,

by Allison Toth - December 01, 2001

Describe a situation in your life that you considered to have been a life-changing experience. Include any negative or positive variables that were associated with this event. Essay must not exceed two pages in length.

"Wow," I whispered to myself as I walked into the main doorway of my new high school. I walked through the endless hallways and questioned myself as to why my parents decided to move here, Wuerzburg, Germany, one of the alleged bad schools in the area. Why did they force me to leave my friends, home, and some of my best experiences? I had never…

This excerpt of the essay is provided for free. To read the complete essay of 574 words or to get access to the rest of our College Application Essays, please subscribe below or log in if you are already subscribed.

Join Now - Choose a Membership Level

GradeSaver provides access to quizzes, 2507 literature essays, 635 sample college application essays and ad-free surfing in this premium content, "Members Only" section of the site! Membership includes a 10% discount on all editing orders.

We have been mentioned in the Washington Post, the Economist, and many other papers around the world for our exceptional essays. GradeSaver has reviewed each essay for quality; these essays are the very best on the Internet and many have been written by students of Ivy League colleges.

3-Day Trial (recurring) $2.95 *
30-Day Trial (recurring) $6.95 *
1 Month Membership (one-time charge) $12.95
12 Month Membership (one-time charge) $49.95

* After your trial period, you will be billed a monthly fee of $6.95 with the option to cancel at any time. Questions? Read our FAQ.

Existing Users

College Application Essays accepted by Amherst College

Related Content for Amherst College

Additional Successful Application Essays