<p>Applications have just started being considered, so to make it easier for the Class of 2015 applying to University of Minnesota, feel free to share what decision you got as well as background information such as (but not limited to) GPA and test scores (at your discretion) so that others can gauge how they stack up.</p>
<p>For those who got accepted or god forbid, denied, feel free to share as much information as you deem fit as well. Almost any information in admissions would be advantageous.</p>
<p>For those reading the replies, take most with a grain of salt. The admissions process isn't as straightforward as it may seem, and numbers alone won't determine your outcome in most cases. If you feel alienated by the scores and extracurriculars reported, remember that you applied because you had a chance. A chance is all you can ask for besides admission.</p>
<p>If I may speak for all, we thank you for sharing your valuable information as we eagerly anticipate decisions. Good luck to all, keep your head down, and charge through senior year!</p>
<p>I stole the formatting from an NYU RD thread. I saw my decision on the application tracker this morning!</p>
<p>Decision: Admitted
Admitted School: College of Liberal Arts</p>
<p>Stats:
SAT/ACT: 33 ACT (34 English, 31 Math, 33 Reading, 33 Science, 8 Writing)
SAT IIs:N/A
GPA (UW): 3.95
GPA (W):4.21
Rank: 6/361
Leadership Positions: Chief Judge of Youth Court, Lincoln-Douglas Debate Captain for Debate Team, Co-President of Partners Club
Awards/Honors: Various debate awards (top 5 finisher at state tournament sophomore and junior year, qualified to NCFL Nationals twice), 1st place at We the People Competition
Other Extra-curricular: Mock Trial, JV Tennis</p>
<p>Location/Person
State or Country: Alaska
School Type: Large Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male</p>
<p>Other Statements:
Other Factors: N/A
General Comments: Yay, I’m actually really excited! I’m really liking this school and there’s a good chance that l may decide to go here.</p>
<p>Congratulations, akacesfan! If you don’t mind my asking when did you apply? My D applied end of August so trying to gauge where they are in the rolling decision process. She also applied to CLA. Thanks!</p>
<p>@Mamelot I sent my application in August. I sent in my transcripts to the university in late August, so I think they got all my stuff in early September or late August.</p>
<p>Thanks for letting me know @akacesfan. So D is a couple weeks behind you in terms of getting everything in (transcripts, etc.). I don’t think she was prepared to hear anything this early on but it is good to know that they’ve begun the decision-making process already.</p>
<p>Just an FYI so no one gets discouraged…I have watched this for the past 4 years and the out of state admissions group has communicated acceptances earlier than in state apps (and yes, I am also talking about tippy top scoring kids). The best part of the acceptance mailing is the envelope!</p>
<p>My application was complete on 9/23 and I received my admission on 8/26, which is unbelieveably fast.</p>
<p>Decision: Admitted
Admitted School: College of Liberal Arts
Previous College: A New Jersey Community College</p>
<p>Stats:
SAT/ACT: N/A, I didn’t take them
GPA: 3.96
Phi Theta Kappa member, nationally ranked Olympic weightlifter, great recommendation letters, honors courses.
Credits Taken: 65</p>
<p>Location/Person
State or Country: New Jersey
School Type: Community College
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male</p>
<p>My application was complete on 9/23 and I received my admission on 9/26. I’m still shocked that they reviewed my application so quickly, but I’m extremely pleased with both the admissions team as well as their transfer counselors, who were extremely kind and helpful to me when I called. I’ve already submitted my intent to enroll form and, as of right now, Minnesota seems like the best option for me, so I’m super excited!</p>
<p>Wow - congrats, @rockingthequest!!! Are you planning to compete in weightlifting at the collegiate level? We know of an athlete locally (HS level) who was accepted into UMTC at the very beginning of the school year and will be continuing his athletic career there. In your case with your strong academic record it would likely only have been a matter of time anyway but how great to get the good news right away. </p>
<p>If any of you have questions about your specific application, here is a link that might get you closer to a live person versus the generic admissions phone number.</p>
<p>Thanks, @mamelot! I’m not sure what sort of accommodations or facilities UMTC has, but I would proudly represent them at University Nationals. If you don’t mind, can you PM me your friends email, if possible? I would love to meet fellow Olympic weightlifters and perhaps start a club!</p>
<p>Yay-just got the letter yesterday! This is my sons info:</p>
<p>Decision: Admitted
Admitted School: College of Education and Human Development</p>
<p>Stats:
ACT: 27
GPA (UW): 3.79
GPA (W):3.82
Rank: 37/440
Leadership Positions: National Honors Society, Link Crew
Awards/Honors: All Academic, various band awards, Track and Field school record and honor roll
Other Extra-curricular: Football, Basketball, Track and Field, Band, Jazz Band, Coaches our local Special Olympics teams for flag football, basketball and track.</p>
<p>Location/Person
State or Country: MN
School Type: Large Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male</p>
<p>*I think his extracurriculars really helped him. Good luck to everyone waiting! </p>
<p>Location/Person
State or Country: MN
School Type: Med-Large Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male</p>
<p>Other Statements: Applied in July
Other Factors: NFSF, entire UMTYMP, PSEO
General Comments: Son wants to do math & econ. UMN has long been son’s first choice.</p>
<p>Congratulations to your S, @MomMe32! OK we’ve been hearing about the guys - it’s the gals’ turn now! Has UMTC admitted any females? Ladies, represent!!!</p>
<p>Decision: Admitted
Admitted School: College of Biological Sciences</p>
<p>Stats:
SAT/ACT: 32 ACT (34 English, 31 Math, 33 Reading, 31 Science, 9 Writing)
SAT IIs:N/A
GPA (UW): 4.0
GPA (W):4.25
Rank: 1/34
Leadership Positions: President of Student Council and our class officer team, Peer Assistance Leader, Yearbook Editor, plus more generics.
Awards/Honors: NHS
Other Extra-curricular: Part time job at a hospital cafeteria for approximately 20 hours/week, also spent 60 hours volunteering at a larger hospital.</p>
<p>Location/Person
State or Country: Illinois
School Type: Very Small Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male</p>
<p>Other Statements:
Other Factors: Have taken 50 hours of dual enrollment credit at my local community college, since the course offerings at my high school are pretty slim.
General Comments: I was surprised to find out this soon. I had scheduled a visit for the 27th a couple months ago and didn’t really expect to hear back before I actually went, but that’s a plus. I’m excited to see the U first hand, and it’s looking like I’ll probably end up there.</p>
<p>ACCEPTED: College of Science and Engineering
Applied: 9.13.2014
Decision: 10.13.2014
Residency: OOS (New Jersey)</p>
<p>SAT: 2110 M 740/ CR 630/ W 740
GPA: Weighted 4.39/ Unweighted 3.91
Rank: 15/134
Activities: Soccer, Baseball, a leadership organization, volunteer work and NHS
Senior Year: Attend local community college full time (i.e., only go to high school for activities)
Other Factors: Legacy–Grandfather graduated with a Masters in the 40’s</p>
<p>ACCEPTED: College of Science and Engineering
Applied: 8/31/2014
Decision: 10/13/2014 (application tracker)
Residency: OOS (Illinois)</p>
<p>ACT: 30 (English: 32, Math: 34, Reading: 26, Science: 30)
GPA: Weighted: 4.71/ Unweighted: 4.00
Rank: 2/500+
Activities: A good set of ECs, including math and science clubs, honor societies, volunteer work, paid work, and sports.</p>
<p>Stats:
ACT: 33 ACT
SAT: N/A
GPA (UW): 3.41
GPA (W):3.56
Rank: School doesn’t rank
Courses: 5 AP classes: B/C calculus; Euro, American, Gov’t, and Studio Art. Honors classes include Pre-Calc, Chem, English, Art.
Awards: Just nominated to National Honor Society (but we don’t know the outcome), Underclass award for Math, History Day 4th place in her category (state level); CLA History Day scholarship; High Honor and Honor Rolls, Lettered in Art.
Activities: tutoring and mentoring via outreach programs in our area; yearbook, National Arts Honor Society, art club, additional enrichment in art and design.</p>
<p>State or Country: Minnesota (Twin Cities area)
School Type: Private
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Female</p>
<p>General Comments: She was originally considering this as a safety school but is expressing additional interest now that she has been admitted.</p>
<p>Good luck to everyone still waiting on a decision!</p>
<p>Applied on 10/5 to College of Science and Engineering</p>
<p>Stats:
SAT/ACT: 2180 SAT (Math 700, Verbal 730, Writing 750)
SAT IIs: Taking Chemistry and Biology tests in Dec
AP Tests - US History (5), Chemistry (5), Psychology (5), English Comp (5), currently taking AP Bio and AP Calc
GPA (UW): 3.97
GPA (W):4.06
Rank: 16/300
Leadership Positions: Chairman of the United Way Youth Allocation Panel, Captain of school Brain Busters team.
Awards/Honors: NHS, German NHS, PSAT Commended Student
Other Extra-curricular: Varsity Soccer and Tennis, Peer Tutor thru NHS</p>
<p>Location/Person
State or Country: Pennsylvania
School Type: Large Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male</p>
Good luck to everyone waiting! </p>