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So, I would really like to get into UMass Amherst for there 2015-2016 cycle, so I will be sending in my application soon for there February 2015 deadline.

I'm just wondering if I even have a chance since my Bachelors in Biology overall GPA is a 2.99, then I took a summer course (Microbiology) at a community college and received an A. Hopefully that'll boost my GPA up for my degree?

I also have over 2,500 hours as a Certified Nursing Assistant, and I've studied abroad in England/Ireland for a Biology course.

This is my number one school that I would like to get into too, I was just wondering other peoples statistics on their GPA average, GPA for their pre-reqs, and if anyone has been or is in the program can tell me about it?

Thanks :)

Long story short - I mailed everything 12/23 but then had to request an additional transcript STAT that I completely forgot about on 1/5, then the email came saying my application was complete 1/13.

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I received about 6 confirmation emails from UMASS lol not sure why. I received one pretty much every week since I sent it in. I am feeling pretty confident the only thing that worries me is that I took 2 separate statistic courses in my undergrad, one 100 level elementary stats course from a community college, and then a 300 level biostats from UMASS. If they use the elementary stats it is going to significantly lower my GPA to below a 3.7, if they use my biostats from umass then I should more than okay. I am kind of worried though... besides that I have a lot of work experience in one of UMASS affiliate hospitals, great LORs, and a great essay! So hopefully things turn out okay! Good luck to everyone else!

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Smcc, I think it makes sense for them to take the stats course with the higher GPA, as if you were retaking it to up your grade (happens often). I wouldn't worry about it! It sounds like you'll have a solid application--always a good feeling. I'm finding it really hard to know whether my application is going to be competitive. I wanted to retake one class to up my prereq GPA but just didn't have the time last semester so I'm stuck with the 3.78 for now. Anyone going to the info session on the 28th or have you already attended one?

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As long as I don't have to work I am going to attend!

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I submitted my package on January 12, 2015, I waited because I was waiting for all my final grades (for my pre-reqs) on the last semester.. I got an email and said mine was incomplete because they needed all official transcripts to be sent directly from schools that I attended.. I immediately took care of it, however I didn't attend the info session prior to submit my applications, would that be an issue?? I am so nervous and anxious to hear back from them..keep us posted if anyone heard anything back ..thx :facepalm:

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I didnt attend an info session

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I just send out my information on the 12th as well because of the same thing (pre-req grades) but, I haven't received any email stating that my application was received.. Now I'm nervous over here. But I also didn't attend the information session.

I submitted my package on January 12 2015, I waited because I was waiting for all my final grades (for my pre-reqs) on the last semester.. I got an email and said mine was incomplete because they needed all official transcripts to be sent directly from schools that I attended.. I immediately took care of it, however I didn't attend the info session prior to submit my applications, would that be an issue?? I am so nervous and anxious to hear back from them..keep us posted if anyone heard anything back ..thx :facepalm:[/quote']
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I sent my information in on the 12th as well and haven't received a confirmation email. The voice message for the CPE office says there will be a couple of week for everyone to get their information in, so I'm sure they're just sorting through things now. Or atleast that's what I'm hoping, ha. In regards to the info session, I don't believe they're required--I was just seeing if anyone else had been or is going to this next one.

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I went to an info session in June and it was very interesting. There were about 10 other people there with varying experiences, degrees, and completed pre-reqs. The info session definitely got me more excited about the program.

I have received 4 "Application COMPLETE" emails from the CPE office so far. They seem to come every few days.

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Hi all, I'm late to the party here but also applied to UMass. Actually, nowhere else so I hope I get in! I live in Amherst so this is the only program that makes sense for me. I have been getting the application complete emails every few days also-- I finally emailed back to ask if there was something wrong with the system (I'm getting them at 2 different email addresses, too, and each one makes my heart stop thinking it might be something important!) The admin wrote me back and said it's an automated response-- everyone in the system gets an update every week or so with the status of your application.

My prereq GPA is 4.0 but I have never worked in a hospital or anything like that. I am a birth doula and have worked in public health for a long time, so I'm hoping they are looking for a diverse class, not just patient contact hours. I hope they don't keep us waiting all the way until the end of February! Does anyone know if they interview everyone, or is it just used to help them decide on people they're not sure about? I know the interview is new, so there's not a lot of info about it. I would love the chance for an interview... 250 words is not enough space to tell your story!

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I emailed them in the summer asking about the interview and they said they intetbiew everyone. Also this is the only school I applied to too so fingers crossed lol!

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Does anybody know when classes start in August?

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