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Applying to UMass
UMass Amherst recruits and attracts many types of student applicants from all over the world. Each year, we search for students who will bring their unique strengths and diverse talents to the UMass Amherst campus. We conduct an individualized review of applications with careful consideration of a student's academic achievements, personal qualities, and motivation.
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The Admissions Decision
The University of Massachusetts Amherst uses a holistic review process to carefully consider applicants in an individualized context. In addition to academic achievements, we are interested in the behaviors and attitudes, such as a love of learning and intellectual curiosity, that make students great learners and full contributors to the vibrancy of a campus community.
UMass provides so many different opportunities, you don't have to choose between your interests.