UMAmherst Chance and English Dept.

<p>I am currently a junior at a very competitive high school, ranked top #100 on the USNewsandWorldReport list of "Gold Medal High Schools" or something like that.</p>

<p>GPA: 3.4 UW 3.7 W
Rank: 43/454</p>

<p>SAT: CR 700, M 750, W 730 M+CR= 1450 Total:2180 First Time* Will retake for 2200+</p>

<p>SAT II: Math Level 1- 770 Math Level 2- N/A Rest will take in the Spring</p>

<p>ACT: Have not taken</p>

<p>AP’s: Taking AP English, accelerated Sciences This year, as well as several other english courses. A couple of advanced classes during freshmen and sophomore year, French and Bio and Chem, school does not offer honors.</p>

<p>Intended major: English</p>

<p>Essays- I am a very strong writer, therefore when it does come time to write these essays.. I will do a good job of linking my hook to defining myself as a person.</p>

<p>Extracurricular activities: School Newspaper, Statistics Club, Working for local library on a selective council, Started a Business, Started a website for submitting essays, won several writing contests.</p>

<p>Hooks- Chronic Illness</p>

<p>and What can be said about the english department at umassamherst?</p>