<p>So basically it’s all about numbers…?</p>
<p>I really wish I’d worked harder on my SATs 
Oh well, at least I know I worked really throughout my high school years.</p>
<p>The one thing I do regret though, is that I hadn’t asked my mentor at the research lab to write my rec. Instead, I got my APUSH teacher to do it. :/</p>
<p>Anyhow, is there anyway I can graduate UMD without any debts?</p>
<p>“So basically it’s all about numbers…?”</p>
<p>Pretty much. There are plenty of kids with strong numbers to choose from, so after you pass that cutoff, other factors would matter more. </p>
<p>“Anyhow, is there anyway I can graduate UMD without any debts?”</p>
<p>Keep working hard throughout college as well. If you maintain that kind of GPA, you’re bound to find third party scholarships. Are you instate?</p>
<p>Yes, I am instate. I’ve applied for the fafsa already. I’ve also applied to numerous scholarships but Ive only recieved $1000 (better than nothing lol!! But $79000 to go ) My parents are willing to help out but they’re already stressed by my brother’s college tuition so they’re probably not going to be very helpful. My family doesn’t have enough to be able to pay fo all of my tuition but we don’t have so little that we’ll get significant financial aid.</p>
<p>Something to consider when trying to figure out who will get B/K invites…every year the people who are offered the full B/K almost always end up weighing the decision to go to UMD on a free ride vs. going to one of the the top private universities in the country. If you don’t see yourself in this kind of company, then this may be a reality check. There ARE NO hard and firm rules, but the B/K days are all about UMD recognizing that those people they invite are the cream of the crop (and UMD trying to convince them to become Terps!) Good luck to all, and congrats to all who were accepted. Looking at the statistics of the mid-50% of test scores, it is amazing!</p>
<p>"Looking at the statistics of the mid-50% of test scores, it is amazing! </p>
<p>Going up every year! Literally. This degree is definitely appreciating big time.</p>
<p>I think even just a few years ago the 25% was 1200 and the 75% was mid 1300s.</p>
<p>I am curious… what would be the odds for an OOS with 2400 SAT and strong GPA, with lots of AP courses?</p>
<p>I have heard that the banneker key scholarship is drawn fom the pool of students accepted into the honors program. </p>
<p>if a student is accepted for admission and is invited to scholars rather than honors does that mean they have no chance of being invited for a banneker key interview?</p>
<p>Sgb,</p>
<p>Not sure. You have given yourself about the best chance possible though ;)</p>
<p>Any statistics on ACT scores for scholarship recipients?</p>
<p>Fishman, you are correct. B/K is drawn from the pool of students accepted into the honors program. See my post #25 above.</p>
<p>I’m seconding william95’s question. Are there any statistics for the ACT scores? I believe that is what I sent for admission.</p>
<p>^I have no direct stats for the ACT, but if you assume the same percentiles as the SAT scores then you would want an ACT composite score of 31+.</p>
<p>So, did any of you guys hear from them?</p>
<p>Notifications were sent out around 2/9/13. There is no cut-off SAT score. Believe me. The scholarship committee takes a look at EVERY facet of you as a student, including community service, grades, SAT scores, intellectual curiosity, etc. I think you have a shot. Did you get the B/Key invite?</p>
<p>Sadly, I haven’t 
If I don’t get it tomorrow, I giving up on my hopes of getting it because it’s really disheartening opening my mailbox with hope and seeing it’s empty. I live an hour away from UMD so it’s not it should take too long to get here either.</p>