Would I get into Umass Amherst

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<p>Hey I am a high school senior and I'm looking to get into umass amherst. I live in Massachusetts and I'm also an asian-america(if that makes a difference). My cumlative gpa is a 3.534 and my SAT score is a 1620. Both my brother and sister went to umass. I am also going to take the ACT soon and I hope i can get a 25 on it. Would I be able to get into Umass? </p>

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<p>It doesn’t look like the most challenging school. </p>

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<p>If you wanted more help, you should really list Extracurriculars, volunteer hours, work experience, etc.</p>

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<p>thanks for replying. In school i do key club and out of school I coach youth basketball and soccer. I volunteer at my parents buddhist temple in Boston and I graduated from Chinese School that meets every Sunday. And I work at a library.</p>

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<p>Then the real issue is most likely SAT scores. A breakdown on classes would be pretty helpful as well (AP’s, Honors, etc). </p>

<p>UMass Amherst does not take Writing Scores, so if you were strong in math and reading (say 600 both), and 400 in writing, then you have a decent SAT. On the other hand, it would still probably we wise to try and aim for a high 1800. Best of luck</p>

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<p>My highest reading was a 510 and math was a 550. If I can get a 25-26 on the ACT would that be better</p>

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<p>Im not very familiar with the ACT, so I cannot say. I do think that your SAT scores for math and reading are close enough so that if you worked hard until October you can probably increase your scores to what UMass-Amherst wants. </p>

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<p>Get those SAT’s into the 600’s for a better shot.</p>