heads up, my child – in state, over 1500 SATs (800 math), in top ten in class, sports team captain, extracurricular STEM program instructor, 7 AP classes over last two years, ind. studies, sibling at UMass, just got waitlisted. intended major CS and guidance counselor called to ask what’s up with that? and was told that major has exploded to number one and that’s why waitlist. anyone else similar experiences?
Unfortunately yes, CS has been very competitive for the last few years, even for in-state students. Here is a thread from Class of 2024 that you may find interesting/helpful. UMass Amherst 2024 EA: High-Stats AND In-State AND Denied/Waitlisted
Good luck going forward.
thank you; that is a very informative thread. greatly appreciated.
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