There’s a saying that says that there are two things that are unavoidable in life: taxes and death. The saying is true, but in my opinion, it lacks a third thing: notetaking.
Almost everything has myths, even colleges. When I first decided to attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst, I thought I knew everything there was to know about the school. Needless to say, I found that many of my assumptions to be wrong, especially once I came to know the school on my own.
There is no correct number as to how many extracurricular activities one should list on their Common Application. One of our admissions directors explains what UMass is looking for when considering an application, and why no two applications are the same!
Hear what mistakes a UMass admissions counselor says are most common for freshmen filling out the Common Application. Make sure you don't sell yourself short when listing your extracurriculars — consider all of your hobbies and favorite things to do when advocating yourself to colleges!
Whether you're in the mood for a group class, an individual workout, or a quick walk around the track, UMass Recreation Center has got you covered. Take a peak inside the three story facility complete with state of the art equipement, guaranteed to get you through any workout!
Something unique to the University of Massachusetts is how important the holistic review of your application is-- especially for transfer students. You’re not just a GPA and SAT number when applying to UMass Amherst. To be admitted, each aspect of every application is considered, including the courses taken at other schools, what areas each student excels in, where they don’t, etc. Here at UMass, our goal is to prepare you to succeed.
Living alone on campus? Our intern Aaliyah explains the difference between her Southwest single compared to a traditional dorm double in her UMass Dorm Tour.
Southwest is the largest residential area at UMass Amherst. See how Maddie and her roommate decorated their Southwest double to be full of lights, pictures, and Game of Thrones!
Here are some things you can do while you wait to hear back from the schools you applied to, other than sitting around and constantly refreshing your portal!
Here are some things you can do while you wait to hear back from the schools you applied to, other than sitting around and constantly refreshing your portal!
There is no correct number as to how many extracurricular activities one should list on their Common Application. One of our admissions directors explains what UMass is looking for when considering an application, and why no two applications are the same!
Hear what mistakes a UMass admissions counselor says are most common for freshmen filling out the Common Application. Make sure you don't sell yourself short when listing your extracurriculars — consider all of your hobbies and favorite things to do when advocating yourself to colleges!
Whether you're in the mood for a group class, an individual workout, or a quick walk around the track, UMass Recreation Center has got you covered. Take a peak inside the three story facility complete with state of the art equipement, guaranteed to get you through any workout!
Something unique to the University of Massachusetts is how important the holistic review of your application is-- especially for transfer students. You’re not just a GPA and SAT number when applying to UMass Amherst. To be admitted, each aspect of every application is considered, including the courses taken at other schools, what areas each student excels in, where they don’t, etc. Here at UMass, our goal is to prepare you to succeed.
Living alone on campus? Our intern Aaliyah explains the difference between her Southwest single compared to a traditional dorm double in her UMass Dorm Tour.
Southwest is the largest residential area at UMass Amherst. See how Maddie and her roommate decorated their Southwest double to be full of lights, pictures, and Game of Thrones!
UMass functions like a small city and it has become a model for sustainability, bringing it into every part of student life!