<p>I am currently a High School Junior and am really considering UMBC my number 1 school, but I'm also considering Penn State, UMCP, and Washington college. I will be applying early action, and am wondering my chances of being accepted EA.</p>
<p>I am in the IB diploma program and have been for all 3.5 years of high school, (well, Pre-IB for freshman and sophomore year)</p>
<p>GPA:3.07 (UW) and 3.47 (W)</p>
<p>SAT score: 1290 2-part, 1920 3-part</p>
<p>Class rank: 113/560</p>
<p>EC's: Mock trial, Key Club, Indoor Lacrosse, Vocal Ensemble, Relay for Life, Tri-M Music Honor Society</p>
<p>Major: English with a focus on media studies</p>
<p>Volunteer work: ASP 3 years (habitat for humanity type work in central Appalachia), Courtney's house (safe-house for battered women), Relay for Life</p>
<p>Leadership: Grade representative in youth group for 5 years, Co-leader of relay for life team for 2 years.</p>
<p>Cool~! UMBC is one of my choices! I researched UMBC and their average un-weighted GPA is about 3.61. Your EC’s and your Volunteer work are good, but it won’t be looked into as “Very Important” I would try to work harder also I loved how you improved your SAT score :)</p>
<p>Ive researched it too, and 3.6 is their average WEIGHTED gpa. And I’ve only taken the SAT once, but UMBC typically views the 2 part and 3 part score separately.</p>
<p>Your unweighted GPA is a little low, but you have a pretty good chance. Your EC’S and volunteer work looks good. Try to raise your SAT to 1350 and 2000. You have a pretty good chance though. What program are you applying to? Honors?</p>
<p>You’ll be accepted for regular decision no problem. Your EC’s and SAT scores seal the deal. I was just accepted to UMBC back in January and had lower GPA and SATs than you (2.8 unweighted and 3.2 weighted; 1750 SAT). Extracurriculars, essay, and early application probably saved me.</p>
<p>If you want to be accepted early, I’d increase your SAT score (which is already very good) and take the ACT (aim for about a 28). It’s a little late to improve your GPA, so I’d just focus on those two tests and your essay.</p>
<p>Complete side note: I’ve met a lot of the class of 2016 on Facebook, and these are some smart, chill people. Plus a lot of us seem to be into running and music. lol You’d fit in fine right now! What made UMBC your top pick?</p>
<p>I suggest you take the ACT. Also visit – sign up for any events they have STEM Scholars Day, ect. to show UMBC you have a great interest. It is an amazing school and a great value!</p>
<p>I think you have a decent shot.</p>
<p>For UMBC, your SAT score is wayy above average. There high average SAT score (low 75%) is 1700ish. Work hard and get like straight A’s 1st quarter of senior year (plus you’re in IB. That means something although you have a 3.1). You’ll be fine.
Even for UMCP, you should be fine. Just get that GPA up a bit.
I’m applying to both of those schools too (Meyerhoff at UMBC) 
Oh, and your SAT score is fine for Penn State, once again its just the GPA.
In fact, I think you should look up some more high tier schools. You could get in.</p>