Umass CHC- does anyone know an exact admissions rate/stats?

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I know this isn’t a chance me thread, but I really need some help here- I am a senior at a public school in Massachusetts, and the honors college program at Umass Amherst has really got my attention. I would love to go here as it is close to home and has an amazing marching band, something very important to me in my college search, and the academics are state of the art.
Anyways, here are my stats:
UW gpa- 3.91
School weighted gpa- 4.45
Umass weighted gpa- 4.5
Class rank: 7/216
Highest composite SAT: 1370 (did send due to my 22/24 essay).
Highest composite ACT: 32 (did send, although writing is only 8/12)
APs: 3 my junior year, Biology (4), Lang&comp (4), APUSH (3). I am currently taking 4 this year- calculus AB, Phys 1, Psych, and Euro.
My classes have all been honors or AP junior year on, and out of the 32 classes I’ve taken only about 4-5 have been college prep/ non honors.
My letters of recommendation were very glowing, one from one of my favorite teachers who is a umass alumni.
Essay- I think it is very strong, it demonstrated growth and was supported by aforementioned teacher’s rec
EC’s- 3 season athlete, all varsity this year and last year, and I’m captain of my gymnastics team. I am first chair trumpet in my school’s wind ensemble, jazz band, and marching band as well. I volunteer at my local animal shelter on weekends and I work as a lifeguard some weekdays after school. I also am a member of my school’s chapter of the national honors society and the tri-m music honors society.

I don’t ever do these chance me threads, but the CHC doesn’t actually have any official statistics so I have no idea where I stand in relation to other top students… hopefully you guys can give me some insight! Please respond. Thank you

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It’s tough to call. You have a strong shot at CHC but there’s no guarantee. They definitely do not invite anyone in the 11th percentile or less. Your stats are all within range. There are some requirements like 4 years of english and math, 3 years of science+lab, 2 history, 2 language, + 2 more acceptable academic courses from the above. Essays, EC’s, etc. don’t matter. Good luck!!

http://www.mass.edu/shared/documents/admissions/admissionsstandards.pdf

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Thank you for responding, yes I do have and exceed most of the required high school courses for UMASS Amherst. I’ve applied early action, hope I hear from them soon!

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My daughter got in 2 years ago. She is now a sophomore at Isenberg and CHC and loving it. She had a 3.7uw, 4.1w and SAT 1330 (CR + M). She was about 12/225 in her class.

I know it has gotten more competitive each year but I think you have a great shot at getting in! Good luck!

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I think they weigh SATs heavily. Also, it’s less competitive if you say you want a less popular major. My kid wasonly top 25th% in her class, but 99th% SATs, good extracurriculars, and wanted an unpopular major for which UMass has a world class department. She had evidence of longstanding interest in that field of study through her extracurriculars.

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She got in with the maximum merit aid they give for out of state.