The University of Massachusetts at Amherst

What do the following people have in common?

• • Bill Cosby, entertainer Julius “Dr. J” Erving, NBA Hall-of-Famer • • Jeff Corwin,

Animal Planet

host William Monahan, writer of

The Departed

• • Natalie Cole, Grammy award-winning singer Jeff Taylor, creator of www.monster.com

• Betty Shabazz, wife of Malcolm X • They all attended UMass!

What’s the best part about UMass?

• • • • 10 schools and colleges 6 associate degree programs 87 bachelor degree programs 2,246 undergraduate classes • With all these options, you can study ANYTHING that you want!

UMass Fast Facts

• • • • • • • 19,823 undergraduate students 4,190 first-year students 3,008 students of color 2,966 honors students 3,033 out-of-state students 17:1 student-teacher ratio Average class size: 40 students

What kind of grades do I need?

• • Mean high school class rank: 23% Mean SAT: – Math: 530-630 – Critical Reading: 510-620 • Mean GPA: 3.46 (on a 4.0 scale)

How much does it cost?

• • • Tuition/Fees: $9,883 Room/Board: $7,338 Total: $17,221 • Though this sounds like a ridiculous amount of money, private schools can cost about as much as $40,000 per year.

Where did I live?

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Why is UMass so special to me?

• While at UMass, – I traveled to Sicily to study photojournalism.

– I studied writing with a Pulitzer Prize winner.

– I performed the half-time show at a Canadian Football League game.

– I performed at the Presidential Inauguration.

– I went sledding on an active volcano.

Sledding on an Active Volcano

My Photography

Temple in Agrigento Sicily, Italy

Performing at the President George W. Bush’s Inauguration

• As a member of the University of Massachusetts Marching Band, I had the opportunity to perform at the inauguration of President George W. Bush.

More Information

• For more information about the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, check out www.umass.edu

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