Chance me please?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Maryland - College Park
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<p>GPA: (unweighted) 3.56 (unfortunately :( i really didn't apply myself as much as I should have freshmen year)</p>

<p>Not sure about weighted but it's in the upper 4 point something because I've taken a lot of high level classes.</p>

<p>Courses (including senior year):</p>

<p>10 Gifted & Talented classes
8.5 Standard classes
2 Honors classes
10 AP classes</p>

<p>I managed mostly A's, but B's here and there. </p>

<p>In addition to this, I have leadership positions, volunteering work, and I am a part of 5 clubs total including two national honor societies. I also have received numerous awards.</p>

<p>SAT Scores:
CR - 660
M - 670
W - 680
Total - 2010</p>

<p>Since UMDCP only looks at CR and M, I would have a 1330 though.</p>

<p>Granted that I write a good essay and receive good recommendations, what are my chances of getting accepted into the Business school? </p>

<p>Also, what are my chances at any sort of merit scholarships?</p>

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<p>no merit schols.
slight reach to match to business school</p>

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<p>Perhaps a $1500 one-time scholarship (I think it might be Dean’s), and admission into Scholars Program.</p>

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<p>So, no to the merit scholarships. But, I should be able to get accepted?</p>

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<p>I would doubt you get any scholarship money. Pull up your GPA this year. Try to get your cr/m SAT a little higher because you are borderline admit for scholars. I am pretty sure you will be admitted to the business college and a fall admit too. Apply by November 1st to get the best chance.</p>

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<p>i was pretty similar to you with an easier course load and i got into smith with no scholarships or honors/scholars so you should be in good shape for at least the business school</p>

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<p>How about UMBC? Any chance for scholarships there?</p>

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<p>From what m best friend has told me (she’s looking at UMBC), UMBC is not the same school as UMCP. Both are University of MD, but BC is public and cheaper, while CP is private and more expensive…</p>

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<p>CP is public, isimarie. CP is much bigger, but others from MD can tell you more differences, z. Generally from past posts, it is a bit easier to get into UMBC.</p>

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<p>Sorry, she told me private…guess she misspoke :)</p>

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<p>its not just a bit easier to get into UMBC, its way easier. I think the average SAT score for UMBC is like 1600?</p>

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<p>Neither school factors in the writing section.</p>

<p>UMBC middle 50 was between 1100-1310. (from College Board)
UMCP middle 50 was between 1250-1400. (from UMD freshman profile)</p>

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<p>That is a pretty big difference…</p>

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<p>I will also be re-taking the SATs one last time this October so hopefully my score will improve. </p>

<p>So, do I have a chance?</p>

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<p>I think you should definitely get accepted into CP at least and you have scholarship chances with your profile, imo.</p>

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<p>With your current SAT scores, you will most likely get accepted to UMCP. Good luck!</p>

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<p>I’m pretty sure I could get in, but I was wondering if I could get any merit scholarship.</p>

<p>SAT: Math: 780 Reading: 700 Writing: 720</p>

<p>Unweighted GPA: 3.86
Weighted GPA: 4.55 (around there)
total of 8 AP classes and alot of GT classes</p>

<p>Varsity Indoor and Outdoor track for every year except freshman year, but I ran JV in freshman year</p>