Chance Me - Amherst College Class of 2022

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Hi! I was just wondering about my chances for get into Amherst College

My first SAT score was 1420 (English + Math)
My first ACT score was 32.

I plan on taking both of these exams again.

UW GPA: 3.5
W GPA: 4.3

Extracurriculars: Math Team, Robotics Team, Science Olympiad, Aviation Club, Politics Club, Debate Club, MUN, and Rec Basketball, Tae Kwon Do

Volunteering: Volunteered at Library, Volunteered at Hospital, Red Cross, NHS, Miscellaneous Festivals

Intended Major: Computer Science

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Amherst will be very difficult with that GPA and Standardized testing scores. EC’s look solid, but then again, nothing really jumps out.

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What test scores should I try to aim for?

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Amherst’s middle 50% is 31-34. Generally a 33-35 will give you the best shot. A 3.5 GPA is on the low side, so you might want to aim for a 34+ to compensate.