Chance an OOS High SAT Low GPA**

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Maryland - College Park
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<p>Hey guys im from Southern CAL from one of the most competitive schools in the nation.
Class Size 970 (School does not rank)</p>

<p>Aerospace Engineering</p>

<p>My stats</p>

<p>-GPA UW - 3.55**
dont know weighted</p>

<p>**Moved around alot Sophomore year (to Kansas and back)
and this really affected my GPA (HEAVY INFLUENCE TO GPA I am having assistant princiapal write about this)
I lost all furniture etc. and could not get the classes I wanted upon returning
My EC's were also impacted by this</p>

<p>SAT - 2290 (Will Retake DEC. focus on writing)
CR - 760
M - 800
W - 730
(1560/1600)</p>

<p>Subjects
Math 2 - 790 (retake Nov.)
Physics - 740(retake Nov.)</p>

<p>ACT - 34
E - 35
M - 35</p>

<p>EC's
Astronomy Club - President (12), Treasurer(11) , 10, 9
Robotics Engineering (we compete at JPL/Caltech etc.) 12, 11
Philosophy Club - President (12), 11, 10, 9
LEO Club - 9,10,11,12 - various projects and hours
Tutor Volunteer Association 12, 11 (Math + Science)
Computer Tech Volunteer at Library 9, 10, 12
Self-taught Guitarist (9,10,11,12)</p>

<p>Awards
Principals Recognition Roll
California Scholarship Federation (Gold Seal Graduate)
Had Project Hosted in Arcadia Historical Museum
AP Scholar</p>

<p>Work Exp.
Tutor for pay -Math + Physics</p>

<p>AP Scores
Calculus AB - 5
Physics C Mech - 5
Physics C - E&M - 5</p>

<p>Senior Schedule
AP Bio
AP Comp Sci
AP Stats
Calc CD Honors
Econ
English 12</p>

<h2>Adv. Robotics Engr.</h2>

<p>Should I bother for Aerospace Engineering Regular Decision or is my GPA way too low?
Will they consider my circumstance?
Thanks</p>

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<p>Your fine, because I would think a uw of 3.55 with all of those APs would come well above a 4.0, plus your SAT is great. The positive is you are from California, and I am sure if you have been ■■■■■■■■ you realize that the real hard OOS is from NJ/NY and UMDCP has stated they are trying to diversify even more so nationally.</p>

<p>RD is harder than ED, but I think you still have the otherall strong resume with gpa, SAT, rigorous course schedule and strong ec’s.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the chance, and the evaluation, I hope they offset my GPA with scores
thanks</p>

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<p>Your scores and okay GPA should be able to get you into the UC system, any reason why you want to go to UMD? And you should be able to get into the engineering school, but since you didn’t apply priority you might have a hard chance getting in, since they accept most of the freshman class from priority applications.</p>

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<p>Well, it seems like the only UC’s I can get into with confidence are UCD and UCI. But UCSD doesn’t seem like a sure shot. Also the main reason I am applying OOS is because OOS publics have the best Aerospace Engr. Programs ex: UMD is like 7th or something.
But UCLA is like 17th and my chances there are like close to 0.
Thanks for the information on priority.</p>

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<p>UMD is also right down the road from Goddard, where many kids like Astros intern for NASA. Much better to inter as an Aero Engineer with the big players and that is why it is a reputable aero engineering school within the nation.</p>

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<p>yep, aero and astro seem all about the interning</p>

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<p>Not only is Goddard close, but there are a BUNCH of UMD professors who have ties there…either working on various projects through the year, or have worked there in the past. If you do well in your classes, there are several different programs available to work at NASA. There are several other opportunities in the DC area—I think you have a good chance here.</p>

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<p>Thank you for the info and the chance</p>