I’m thinking about applying for UMinn. I’m OOS and have a 28 ACT. I am planning on applying to CLA for Economics. Their website says applicants are accepted on a space available basis. Is it worth the money to apply after the priority deadline with a 28 ACT? Website says average for CLA is 27.7 but I’m not familiar with UMinn admissions; for example, I know University of Maryland’s freshman class is comprised of 90% priority applicants, is UMinn similar? Will being OOS affect my chances? Thanks!
It is mostly (don’t know the %) priority students. But, the application is easy, no essays, so go ahead and apply. Being OOS will not hurt your chances at all.
Keep in mind that you’ll be one of the last to receive a decision, so if you get in, you might not have a choice of what dorm you are placed in. For example, my brother’s friend applied and got in late a few years ago, but the only housing left was in Bailey Hall, which is all the way on St. Paul campus (about a 15-20 minute bus ride to main campus, which is where most CLA classes are).