hey guys, I’m hoping you guys could chance me for UMass Amherst - I’m really concerned I won’t get in or won’t get into my major ( Computer Science )! I’m Currently in a Gap Year.
Race: Hispanic
English was my Second Language ( Fluent in Portuguese ) - Also proficient in Spanish
First one in my family to ever be going to college
New Hampshire Resident
3 AP Classes ( AP Language & Comp, AP European History, AP Biology ), been taking all honors since freshman year.
2 Year program for Biotechnology
SAT - 1620 ( 1100 CR+M)
ACT - 24 ( M: 26 Sci: 25 R:20 E:23 )
- I’m a horrible test taker -
GPA: 3.63UW - 4.42W
Class Rank : 89/403
Essay: Strong - Not fantastic in my opinion but everyone that read it said it was excellent.
Letter of Recommendations: Very Strong
EC:
Not Much here…
President of Biotechnology Club
Member of the Drama Club
Member of Youth group at my Church
Job: Shift Leader at Dunkin Donuts ( 25hrs+ a week! )
( Right now, I am in Brazil taking a college Portuguese course and than I will be teaching english to the students at a local high school from March - August. I didn’t put this on the application because I was unsure If I was going to do it at the time. Should I send them an email about it? )
Family Income <40,000
My Family is planning on moving to Massachusetts this year, so financial aid might change.
I was also experience a lot through high school and even at one pointed ended up homeless - I’ve mentioned this.