Bummed out over SAT

<p>hey guys,
The first time i took the SAT's i got
CR 720 Math: 750 Writing: 680
1470 & 2150</p>

<p>This time I got
CR 660 Math 760 Writing 800
1420 & 2240</p>

<p>Superscore: 1480 & 2280</p>

<p>I know Maryland doesn't look at Writing, so did I only improve 10 points? Does this writing score help at all?
Oh, and does maryland superscore? So they wont look at my CR going down</p>

<p>Is Maryland now so selective that it routinely rejects candidates who only score a 1480 (M&CR) on the SAT? We’re talking UMCP, right? Not Penn? What am I missing?</p>

<p>Oh, I’m not worried about admissions. I was thinking more about scholarships and honors programs, things that you have to be competitive in.</p>

<p>You pretty much need a 1300 minimum out of 1600 to get into MD these days. You are fine for admission. I think you are good for scholars and possibly honors.</p>

<p>If your GPA is high, you are well within what people have that receive honors/scholars/scholarships. If it is stellar, you’ll be even better off.</p>

<p>hudsonvalley51, I know that without the right GPA, 1450 isn’t guaranteed to get you in. And you are right, it’s not Penn, it’s UMCP!</p>