The University of Massachusetts - Amherst

“If you are interested in academics, find another schoolSep 29 2006Engineering Department
If you are interested in academics, find another school. Unless you are in-state and are going there because of the lower tuition, you're better off somewhere else.

“It is progressively getting more and more difficult toAug 10 2006Communications
It is progressively getting more and more difficult to get into. Although they do not offer private admissions interviews, push it.
ACT: 24 SAT: 1240 Female

“Honestly, I can't even believe they let me inAug 01 2006Communications
Honestly, I can't even believe they let me in with my grades, but I ded better at UMass than in high school because I applied myself. If you need personal attention and smaller classes...forget it...you should have excellent study habits if you go here...very large lecture classes in your first 3 or 4 semesters.
Male

“If you didn't get in, be appreciative, the schoolApr 20 2006Undecided
If you didn't get in, be appreciative, the school isn't that great or worth the hassle.

“A C average and mediocre SAT's will doAug 16 2005English
A C average and mediocre SAT's will do. They'll take anybody.
SAT: 1270 Female