Hey everyone.
A few days after finalizing my application to UML, I was accepted into their Honors College. I was shocked at how quickly this decision came. Admittedly, I applied to 6 other schools and UML was never really a place I was passionate about attending (George Washington, BU, BC, Northeastern, UMass Amherst have been getting all of my attention). But, I do know that UML has a good reputation in Massachusetts, so I assume that this should be a good sign for my other applications.
Does anyone have any insights into UMass Lowell, their admission process and the difficulty of getting into their Honors program? I am having difficulty finding information regarding their transfer admission process and anything that proves that it is going to be an overwhelmingly better experience than my current situation at UMass Dartmouth. But, I would like to have an open mind. And also, would it be a bad idea to use this decision to gauge my chances at those other programs, particularly UMass Amherst?
Here are my stats for reference.
Major: Political Science to all of the schools, except PPE for Northeastern
College GPA: 3.68
1st semester: 3.38
2nd semester: 3.72
3rd semester: 4.00
Academic Honors: Chancellor’s List (1x), Dean’s List (2x)
ECs: Volunteer work, Internship with SuperPAC and Senate Campaign, Founder and Chairman of On Campus Political Organization, Exec. Director of State Chapter Political Organization , 30 hour/week part time job.
Letter of Rec:
English professor
Political Science Professor
Senior Executive from SuperPAC and non-profit organization I interned for.
Thank you!
