Applying RD for Computer Science
Stats:
OOT (California)
GPA: 3.77UW 4.00W
ACT:29
Classes: 9 total AP’s have taken 2 semesters of computer science class at a nearby university (A both classes)
EC:
Taught computer science to high school students in China over summer
1st place in district robotics competition 2nd place twice
Leadership position in a club
Essays: Fairly strong
Other: Chinese, Male, First Gen, Low income
Thanks!
Hey man! In my opinion, I’d say you have a good shot at Maryland computer science, but your ACT and GPA are pretty low (is your GPA W out of 4.6?). Your participation for CS is stronger than mine and I got in early with honors, so that’s really your hook line and sinker I’d say. Overall chance:30-40%. My best friend from CT got in with a similar SAT (slightly higher at 1340, compared to your 1290-1320) and had a 4.10 weighted, but he didn’t get into engineering. I’d say if you get in you’ll get CS, but I’m not positive. Still got a good shot though I’d say. My stats: 1540 sat 4.2 gpa w out of 4.6, Just for reference, but my ECs were very different. I write for school paper, on NHS board, science Olympiad, etc.
One thing I would also say is that at UMD 90% of accepted applicants apply early, so know that there are less spots to give. Don’t give up though, hope to see you there