Chances for Banneker/Key Full Ride?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Maryland - College Park
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<p>Hi, I am a rising senior from AL. Am Asian (Indian) if that matters.</p>

<p>1) Could you chance me for the Banneker/Key Full Ride Scholarship?</p>

<p>2) How early will I need to apply to be competitive for these scholarships?</p>

<p>3) Since I'm out of state I need to get full tuition+ for UMD to be a viable option. Do you think if I retake my SAT/ACT and send the updated scores I'll be more competitive for this scholarships?</p>

<p>Here are my stats:</p>

<p>SAT I: 1530/2330 (770 M, 760 CR, 800 W, 10 Essay), will probably retake in October</p>

<p>ACT: 35 (35 E, 35 M, 35 R, 35 S); 36 Superscore (36 E, 35 M, 35 R, 36 S), will retake in September for 36</p>

<p>SAT II: 800 US History, 790 Math II, 770 Bio M, 750 Chemistry</p>

<p>PSAT: 224 (79 CR, 78 M, 67 W) - will get NMF</p>

<p>AP: Sophomore: US History (5), Chemistry (5); Junior: Calculus BC (5/5), Macroeconomics (5), Microeconomics (5), English Language (5), Biology (4), Physics C Mechanics (4)</p>

<p>GPA: 5.08 W, 4.00 UW</p>

<p>Class Rank: 1/377</p>

<p>Extracurriculars: 4 years Varsity Cross Country, 4 years Captain School Quiz Bowl, President - Science National Honor Society, President - Chemistry Club, Played piano for 8 years, Worked to mentor at-risk high school kids (was paid), Research w/local university Professor</p>

<p>Volunteering: Hospital (200 hours in ICU/Oncology), local Science Center (50 hours), tutoring struggling students (50 hours)</p>

<p>Honors: 2013 Siemens Competition Semifinalist, 2014 JSHS National Finalist, 2012 and 2014 Intel ISEF Finalist, 2014 Intel ISEF American Society for Microbiology Special Award, 2012 and 2013 1st Place State Science Fair Microbiology, 2014 1st Place State Science Fair Materials and Bioengineering, Provisional Patent</p>

<p>Major: Chemical or Mechanical Engineering</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>@indianboy2400‌ I’m a rising freshman student this year, and was awarded the full Banneker Key. Honestly, I think you have an amazing chance at it. I was out of state as well, and that really was my concern, but having the full scholarship really sealed the deal. For you to be considered for this scholarship, you have to apply by the November 1 deadline, considered as an early application (not binding). As far as I can see you don’t have to take the SAT again (you have amazing scores!), but if you want to take it again, go for it. I took it again October of my senior year as well. UMD is an amazing university. If you get the banneker key semifinalist invitation, go for it. You will be invited to attend an on campus interview to determine if you’re awarded partial or full. For me, this opportunity to visit the university before I could make the decision helped me a lot. I saw the campus for the first time (fell in love with it), met with some students, asked them questions, and met with the faculty. UMD is really great because even though it is a huge university, the faculty really try to get to know you better, and motivate you to use all of your talents by taking advantage of the opportunities UMD offers. I hope this little insight on what has been, and what will be (Yay!) for these next years helps you in some way! :)</p>

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<p>You have a very good chance at a full ride. Congrats on your success. Make sure you apply by Nov 1.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the replies! When will you be notified whether or not you qualified for the Banneker/Key?</p>

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<p>The invitations to interview came out around February 12th. The letter was preceded by an email saying something about “watch your mailbox for an important letter.” Good luck!</p>