What are my chances for EA? And what can I do to boost them?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Massachusetts - Amherst
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<p>I plan on applying Early Action next year to UMASS Amherst. It's a reach but is it do able?</p>

<p>What are my chances with....</p>

<p>2.9 GPA so far (I plan on taking 2 APs senior year 1st Q and maybe bump it up to a 3?)
1750 SAT
From MA
5 Varsity Letters
Im in alot of different Clubs
-Diversity
-Speech
-computer
120 hours of community service
1st generation African-American
Come from a challenging Jesuit HS (Boston College HS) that has a high acceptance rate into UMASS Amherst.</p>

<p>I'm not too concerned about scholarships, considering its already a reach, but what are my chances and how can I help them leading up to applying?</p>

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<p>Yeah, GPA is the issue. Go all out to finish up strong <em>this</em> year. Next year can’t help you much for EA. But EA is just the first step to RD if you’re deferred to EA. Nothing to lose by taking SAT again. It’s not bad at all, but if went up to 1800, it could help. You get to count all your best scores unless they’ve changed the rules. Don’t neglect to apply to other UMass schools, as they are pretty good. Worst case scenario, you don’t get in and then go to Comm College to show your stuff for later application. Good luck.</p>