UMass Transfer Chances?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hello everybody,</p>

<p>I am a college sophomore applying to UMass Amherst for the Spring semester. I sent in my application in about mid-September, and I just recently got confirmation that they have received it. I am very worried about getting in, because I want to go there so badly. I absolutely love the vibe I get from the campus, there are lots of things to do, and everyone that I've met there so far is so friendly. The price is also very reasonable for me.</p>

<p>For some context, I am at the moment attending a local community college after transferring here the Spring semester of my freshman year. These are my stats:</p>

<p>HS (If it still matters. I have 25 college credits as of now)
GPA: 3.2 (unweighted), 3.4 (weighted)
SATs: 750 (CR), 640 (Math), 730 (Writing)
ACT: 29
AP: European History, US History, English Lit, Biology, Psychology
ECs: Band (I've played the clarinet since I was in 4th grade.), Environmental Conservation Club, History Club.</p>

<p>My first semester after high school, I was originally attending a small liberal arts school, but found that I was absolutely miserable there. I have always suffered from anxiety, and my first semester, I was hit particularly hard by depression. I could barely eat or sleep, and I was miserable; I even contemplated suicide one or two times. My GPA at the end of the semester ended up being a dismal 1.1. </p>

<p>I transferred back home and enrolled at my local CC. I began feeling and doing better, and managed to bring my GPA to a 2.85.</p>

<p>This semester, I am taking 16 credits, with a projected GPA of around 3.4-3.7. The application form had only an optional teacher recommendation, but I sent one in anyway, and it was very good, from a professor that I've had twice in a row now.</p>

<p>I know they want a cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 for transfers, so that's why I am freaking out kind of a lot over this. If anyone can help me, I would be extremely grateful. I plan on being either a Sociology or an English major, also, if that makes a difference.</p>

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<p>with a 3.2 HS GPA and 2120 SATs I’m incredibly surprised you didn’t get into Amherst the first time around, did you apply? I’d say that a 2.85 should give you a good chance for a transfer though, but by no means is it a guarantee. Out of curiosity, what’s the CC? QCC? Framingham S? Worcester S?</p>

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<p>I did apply as a freshman, however, I accidentally messed up some of the personal info on my application and the college never received it. :c </p>

<p>By CC, I meant community college. I haven’t attended any universities in-state. I am at Massasoit at the moment, embarrassingly enough.</p>

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<p>Not embarrassing! But yeah I think you definitely stand a chance here. Off topic a bit: Did you apply to any other in state universities? (e.g. WPI?). Asking as a HS senior with similar stats to yours (3.1 and 2210) currently applying to schools.</p>

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<p>I originally applied to University of Edinburgh, UNH, UMass Amherst, UConn, Suffolk, Salve Regina, and Stonehill. Since the application that I messed up was the CommonApp, I never heard back from half of them; however, I was accepted at UNH, Edinburgh, Suffolk, and Salve Regina. I don’t know how helpful that is to you, sorry. xP</p>

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<p>your good man. I went through the same thing my first semester the adjustment period was rough for me as well. good to see your doing better and i think your in no problem.</p>

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<p>Thanks so much for the reply. I am feeling much better about this whole thing. (:</p>

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<p>Hmm I should probably go triple check my Common App now :P</p>

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<p>Yeah, just make sure there are no typos or anything. It sucked so much when I realized what had happened. e.e</p>