Chance for Computer Engineering/Computer Science

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Maryland - College Park
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<p>Honestly, I think I have a slim chance of getting in. But you never know</p>

<p>GPA W: 3.8 (School is in the top 10 in the state(PA). Plus my schedule is rigorous so its hard to get straight As.)
Rank:I would have to say maybe top 25-50% out of about 500.
ACT: 27 Comp Superscore. 29 Math. 28 Sci. 25 R. 25 E
SAT: US History: 670
Asian Male
Recs: English Teacher, IT Teacher, Guidance Counselor(All should be good)</p>

<p>Wrote Essays about dealing with stress Junior Year. Took one of the hardest schedules + demanding job outside school.</p>

<p>APs taken: AP US History, AP Environmental Science, (Rest are in senior schedule so 5 total APs)</p>

<p>Senior Schedule</p>

<p>AP Physics C: Mechanics
Calculus I (Taken through college in high school program)
AP Computer Science A
AP Government
Honors Int. Politics
Academic English</p>

<p>Extracurricular/Awards(Not much considering I have a demanding schedule)</p>

<p>IT Technician job
School Orchestra 4 years
Student Council 4 years
XDA-Developers first Android 4.1 rom for Samsung Captivate
1st Place Regional Cisco Competition
Cisco IT Essentials Certified(CompTIA A+ Equivalent)
Possible internship in IT Department for USCIS</p>

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<p>Your stats look good across the board. I think you have a good chance at getting in. I think you’re probably worried over nothing. I don’t think many of the applications will beat you across the board like that. I got into a similar college with less extracurricular activities, outside work showing dedication and a lower gpa with easier classes.</p>

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<p>@JohnTK21, Getting admitted to the University is different than being admitted to Clark School of Engineering…that is a LEP (limited enrollment program) and the average stats are significantly higher. That doesn’t mean if he’s accepted to the university, he can’t apply as an in-school transfer and ultimately graduate from Clark Engineering, it just means that realistically his chances of direct admission to engineering as a freshman are much tougher.</p>