<p>GPA: 3.1
SAT: 2110 (730 M) (700 Wr) (680 Cr)
Few extra curriculars and low GPA (a lot of my time was dedicated to rehabilitating a serious back injury, which left me incapable of participating in athletics) which I mentioned in my essay
Hopefully solid recs.
I'm aware of how weak my GPA is and reality is setting in as I have already been denied from a few schools I thought I could get into (northeastern)
Any input is appreciated thanks</p>
<p>Your GPA is low, but since you mentioned it in your essay it should be alright. You might want your counselor to explain it a more little in depth…? Can you give your courseload/AP scores? And examples/leadership/awards for your ECs would help too.</p>
<p>No AP’s at all. The only possible positive that can be taken from my high school years would be an upward trend in GPA: Freshmen year 2.79 up to about a 3.85 senior year with calculus, physics and a full shcedule. I don’t know how much that will matter, if at all, but I didn’t make much effort until about this year.</p>
<p>and my counselor elaborated on the medical issues I believe</p>
<p>Did you apply RD?</p>
<p>I think UMD is a high reach, but a steady upward trend will catch their eye. No APs might set you at a disadvantage though. To be honest, the chances are slim but it is still possible. Were your essays particularity good?</p>
<p>Yes, so my low chances would be significantly lower than if I applied early?</p>
<p>To slimone: I recieved compliments from those who read it among my school staff but I’m not terribly confident in my writing ability so I wouldn’t say it’s anything “special”</p>
<p>Yes. RD acceptances make up only 10% of the total acceptances at UMD. I would say based on your stats and the fact you applied RD, you’re borderline. Good luck and I hope you make it in though!</p>
<p>Thank you for your input and positive wishes I’ll update once I get a decision</p>
<p>Did you get in?</p>
<p>Yes, I got an acceptance letter about a week ago and i’m visiting over spring break!</p>
<p>Congratulations!</p>
<p>Thank you, Anyone else get it from the Northeast on here?</p>