Chance Me Please!!!! UMDCP 2017

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<p>I'm an African American Female. I'm of Jamaican decent (both my parents were born there). I'm a Maryland resident and my high school is really close to UMD and has one of the best programs in my county. A lot of kids from my school go to UMD. </p>

<p>I have a superstore of 2010 on my SAT but only a 1310 superstore for reading and math (and I know Maryland only looks at those two).</p>

<p>I have a 3.9 cumulative GPA on my schools scale and I don't really know how to convert to Maryland's scale but I know it will be higher if they weigh honors classes. Because I am in the special program at my school and basically all of my classes have been honors. </p>

<p>I've taken 7 AP classes including the three I am taking this year. I only have 4 classes this year (AP Calc BC, AP Lit, and AP Bio and Playwriting&Directing) because I do a half day internship at the United States Department of Agriculture where I'm working on a research project. </p>

<p>My essays were okay (not great but not bad). My sister graduated from the school (but they didn't ask about legacy on the application so I don't think they care). My recommendation from my counselor I think was really good. The teacher one I'm not too sure but I think it was okay. </p>

<p>I have have been working part time since the beginning of my junior year. I've been a Girl Scout for 8 years and I'm working on my Gold Award (which I put on my application). I don't have many school related extracurriculars though besides a few random clubs.</p>

<p>I'm really really hoping for the honors college or at least scholars! If someone could tell me my chances for both I would really appreciate it. This is basically my first and only choice so I'm getting more and more nervous as the time approaches! </p>

<p>Thanks in advance!!! 😄</p>

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<p>I think that you have a great chance of being admitted!</p>

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<p>@FutureDoctor31 Thank you so much for taking the time to reply!
I wanna be a business major do you think I could get into Smith? And do you know anything about honors and my chances with that?</p>

<p>Thanks again!</p>

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<p>You have an excellent chance for admittance to the University . Smith is very competitive to be directly admitted to, however. Considering you are above the minimum SAT for direct admittance to smith (1300), you do have a chance. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thank you @TerpGuy!!
Do you know anything about the Honors Program and my chances for that!?</p>

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<p>No problem! Hard to predict. You have a shot but your SAT may be low.</p>

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<p>@TerpGuy ugh that’s what I was worried about. Well thanks again!</p>

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<p>you have like the same gpa and sat score as me! I hope i can get into honors, but i have no idea where I/we stand. Good luck, finger crossed! :)</p>

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<p>I think you’ll very likely get into UMD! You might have a shot at Honors, SAT is a little low but I had slightly lower than that and I got into Honors so you definitely have a shot. Your internship and working on your Gold Award should help. How many AP classes does your school offer? I only took 4 myself but my school only offered 5. 7 is a good amount I think though.</p>

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<p>Pinto I hope we can both get in! It’s kinda up in the air for honors but anything is possible. </p>

<p>@Bornin92 thanks! My school offers quite a few APs mainly because we have a lot of languages. I’m not exactly sure though. Ah I’m so nervous. Thanks for your opinion!!</p>

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<p>Any other opinions!? Anything would help!!!</p>

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<p>Chance me please! Read my stats above! Thank youuu</p>

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<p>I don’t think getting into the University should be a concern. Great chance, and definitely either scholars or honors, and really, they’re both good programs. As for Smith School of Business, you’re in the pool. I can’t say much on it but if you don’t get in initially, you can always apply as a freshman. Just work harder, that’s what you’re supposed to do in college anyway right?</p>

<p>Best of luck.</p>

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<p>@Maduka2017 Thank you. That’s sounds a lot like what someone very close to me said(:</p>

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<p>Your 1310 is just a little low for the Honors College. The middle 50% ranged from 1350-1470 in the last three years. The college reports the average is over 1400. They are very numbers driven, but the Honors College sounds like it uses a somewhat holistic review. </p>

<p>Your research experience will count for a lot, especially if you’ve applied with an intended major in science, related to your research. That could make the difference.</p>

<p>Numbers above are from “A Review of Fifty Public University Honors Programs” by John Willingham.</p>

<p>I think you might be in good shape for the Scholars progam. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks @LizzieT! Hopefully my other experience and GPA could made make a candidate for honors!</p>

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<p>Yes, your GPA looks good. I do think you’ve got a shot!</p>

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<p>Thanks for your help Lizzie! I guess I’ll know soon enough.</p>

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<p>Any more chances?</p>

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<p>Thanks everyone. I got into scholars. Can’t say I’m not very disappointed but at least I got in and into another great program. Thanks for all your help and congrats if you got in!</p>