<p>If I didnt get my part 1 in my nov 1, and i submit it by the Dec 1 deadline, how does this effect me. I really didn't know it had to be in by nov 1, cause I was just focusing on my early decision app to penn, and hadn't really even decided where else I was applying for sure. So I want to apply to Maryland and try to get their full ride, or something close to it, but now I'm worried at how applying past part 1 priority will hurt me. I have high schores and rank and good essays and ECs...I would definitely get in under normal cirumstances, but now I'm not so sure...</p>
<p>I think you should be ok. On the Maryland Day visit, the admissions counselor told the audience the Nov. 1st was a "soft" deadline...meaning they aren't as strict about it being late. The Dec. 1st is a "hard" deadline...meaning if it's not in by then, you go in the Regular Decision pile. I'm not sure about you getting a full ride or not, but you should be fine as long as part 1 and 2 are in before Dec. 1.</p>
<p>What are your stats/recs etc that you think you will qualify for the full ride?</p>
<p>I dont think I will, but I think I have a chance to maybe get the key/banner scholarship...problem is i posted a thread asking if people knew avg stats of people who got it and no one had an answer...but..</p>
<p>Rank: 13/474
GPA: 3.76 (UW), 5.77 (W out of 6)
SAT: 800M, 720V, 740W
SATII: 800 math 1, 790 math 2, 800 physics
AP: Physics-B 5, Calc AB 5, Stat 4, Psych 4
EC: Varsity swimming (captain), varsity tennis, math team, FBLA, REBEL
A bit of work: I tutor people in physics and work for my year-round tennis coach; Volunteered at that coaches tennis camp bout 240 hours</p>
<p>Also some minor various awards but that about covers it...I wasnt trying to sound cocky that I think I can get a full ride, I'm really just not sure what goes into getting that scholarship as far as your scores and ECs and such and so I thought since mine are above average I could apply and hope for the best...do you have any input angstridden..some info you know..or were you just curious of my stats as I was shooting for the scholarship</p>
<p>The Banneker Key is a full ride scholarship. I was just curious as to your stats because I know alot of kids in the gemstones/honors program and though they got scholarships, they did not get the full ride.</p>
<p>The one gal I know that was offered the Banneker Key got a 1600 on the SAT's and ended up going to MIT. However another student I know was invited to interview and got a much lower SAT. He did not get the award but he was given another scholarship plus a scholarship from the department he was entering and ended up with close to a full ride. So its possible that way also.</p>
<p>The scholarship depends on stats of course but also extra curricular and interview and the application.</p>
<p>Good luck and let us know how you do!</p>
<p>lishnik, are you in-state? they are usually more inclined to give the BK scholarship to in-state applicants. i myself am a BK scholar from potomac (instate). PM me if you want to hear about my interview/application experience or want some advice.</p>
<p>Scagneas do you mind sharing your stats? If so I understand of course....</p>
<p>sat: 1590
gpa: 3.99, wgpa: 4.99
hook: math and internationalism. i scored the highest in my school on the AIME test and my dad is a diplomat, so i spent my entire life moving around the world. i almost fainted with happiness when i saw the essay question where they wanted you to write 3 pages about how you'd contribute to the diversity at maryland. this is also why i got into global communities (although each year their acceptance rate is 100% - less people apply than are spaces in the program.)</p>
<p>class rank: 1/150 in the best high school in canada
EC's: edited 4 literary publications in my school, entrepreneurial society founder, ambassadors (similar to UMD orientation) program founder, varsity bball/tennis, debate, MUN, and community service steward. several awards for highest GPA, perfect IB point total, and math awards at my school.</p>
<p>additional: i did a summer business program at the wharton school of business at the university of pennsylvania. i was also accepted to harvard, yale, columbia, brown, wharton, berkeley, NYU stern, cornell, babson w/ full ride, and was rejected by princeton. i told them i was accepted by harvard ED (that wasnt true - i applied RD) during my BK interview so i guess that convinced them to give me the scholarship.</p>
<p>All I can say is WOW!
How impressive!</p>
<p>Now what made you opt for UMD over harvard, yale etc. Are you saying you told them you were accepted ED to Harvard before you got accepted?</p>
<p>i meant EA (early action not decision) and yea, i told them before i got accepted ;)</p>
<p>Whatever happened to honor me boy?
.........Are you not in HONORS and gemstones..?</p>
<p>Ok ..now what made you opt for UMD over other options?</p>
<p>well, its free. at most other schools i visited (harvard and wharton particularly) they are VERY elitist. harvard really has an air of arrogance to it; wharton is simply far too cut throat (its also on a curve. i know i could get a 4.0 there, but getting a 4.0 at UMD is far easier.) </p>
<p>yale is obsessed with harvard. the harvard-yale relationship is much like the US-canada one... yale has a major inferiority complex in relation to harvard.</p>
<p>so, i chose UMD. and i love it. plus, the fact that i am in all the programs makes me stand out while at harvard etc i would be merely above average - at UMD, i am at the top.</p>
<p>I am glad you LOVE it! Isn't it great to know you made a good match!</p>