Umass college of engineering, do I have a chance?

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<p>I was wondering if anyone could give me some insight on whether I might get accepted or not to umass Amherst college of engineering, I here it it extremely competitive. </p>

<p>Im currently a high school senior. This year I take AP Calculus, AP Biology, AP Physics, have taken AP chemistry in which I got a 4 on the exam and nearly a 100 (83 first term) every term in the class, I have taken calculus I at Bridgewater State College and I am currently taking calculus II and microeconomics. I got a 4.0 in Calculus I and received above a 95 in both AP calculus and AP Bio each term and a 100 in AP physics two terms in a row; my GPA is aprox. 3.3 unweighted, i have taken all honors classes throughout high school, the GPA is just a little low because freshman and sophomore year I was not as motivated as I am now, the past two years have been an enormous improvement. I went from A,B,C's to all A's last year and this year... </p>

<p>I am in the chess club (2yr), debate club (2yr), student council (4yr) this year I am treasurer, key club (2yr), National Honor Society (1yr), Math Club (1yr), Photography Club (2yr), I was also selected for the Boy's State Program. </p>

<p>I have been working at a local cable station for the past six years or so and for the past 4 have been the director of a show. Additionally, I also have my own photography business; for the past 6-7 years photography has been a hobby of mine but in the past two it has become a business. This past summer I did over 50 seniors senior portraits from 5 surrounding towns in my area, I also work with a local photographer where I photograph weddings and other social events. I also do a lot of sport photography and wildlife photography.</p>

<p>I can post my essay if anyone wants to read it...</p>

<p>additionally, I did not include on my application that I was enrolled in calculus II and microeconomics because I had not been totally sure I was taking the classes, should I call and inform them? Also, they do not have my official grade, should I also send that? </p>

<p>Thanks,
DB</p>

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<p>also, is there any particular way I should go about sending them the new information... my grades from first term at bridgewater state and the fact that I'm taking two classes there now?</p>

<p>Thanks,
DB</p>

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<p>To be honest, I don't really know much about the UMass School of Engineering. You seem to be very passionate about photography, which is a plus. Directing at the local station is also very interesting. Although you GPA is average, I think you will do okay. Maybe post your SAT/ACT scores so people can help more... I'm not sure if you have already submitted your grades, but you probably don't want to say that you got 100% in an AP class...this might sound like grade inflation or that the class was simply too easy (or maybe it was a super hard class that you excelled in- in that case, great work!!!!)</p>

<p>I think you could email the dean of admissions with your question or ask a college couselor. Taking college level courses is a great thing, and they probably would be happy to know about it!</p>

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<p>thanks for the input. But ya, the AP physics class is not easy but thanks for the concern, lol. I forgot my SAT scores, I got a 540 in math, 560 in English and 690 in Chem, the math score does not reflect my math abilities AT ALL, I really should have re-taken the test, but I didn't have the time to; would the college realize that I might just not be good at the SAT math because shouldn't they see how well im doing in the college math and the AP calculus?</p>

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<p>just got accepted today to WPI, I applied early action round II.</p>

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<p>Congratulations!</p>

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<p>lol, thanks! any input on if I could get into umass college of engineering? :D</p>

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<p>bump, anyone have input on the college of engineering at umass Amherst?</p>