<p>The due date is in two days and i don't have an essay but everything else i have, transcript, scores have been sent. i could do an essay but in two days i doubt my work will be great. I am really worried becaue i don't know if i have a strong chance at getting in at UMBC and i heard EA will help me a lot with the other advantages, being a minority, in-state, first generation, great essay and Ec's and good GPA(3.50) but i am afraid because of my low SAT score 990(critical reading and math), heard umbc was about 1020-1050(critical reading and math), not so confident. Here is my profile, i also want to apply to University of Maryland College Park(priority) and Towson(EA). i am a african american male, first generation and income a little over 50,000. who lives in Maryland. i want to go to University of Maryland-College Park(Priority admission, 1st choice-really want to go), Towson University(third choice-honors program) and University of Maryland-Balitmore County(2nd choice). I have a gpa of about 3.50 and a sat score of 1330 out of 2400. I just took the ACT(should do better. I have taken all honor classes and i am currently taking A.P Biology, A.P Calculus, and A.P English/Lit. My extracirruclars include Vice President of Interact/Rotary club, Science Fair Club, National Honor Society, Computer Video Club, participant in chemathon held in University of Maryland-CP. I have volunteered at the Public and school library. I am currently volunteering at the Washington Hopspital Center in D.C. I will have a great essay, and great reccommendations, just want to know if i have a good chance, please reply, only have today to reply. Thanks to all that replied.</p>
<p>I think you should go for it Philip - I think you've got a good shot and EA would show them you're serious. As far as the essay goes, don't worry about what it says too much - just make it heartfelt and be absolutely certain all grammar and spelling is correct - try to run it by your English teacher for a quick spellcheck. Is there a place on the application that asks specifically why you want to go to UMBC? If not, you could use the essay to explain why you think it's such a great school for you - show them some love and explain how you would contribute and benefit from being on their campus. Make sure you send the ACT score as soon as you can. I like the school a lot (more than College Park) - it has fabulous support and they really care about their students. If you'd like me to read over an essay just pm me and I'd be happy to take a look. Good Luck!</p>
<p>thank you for replying and i really want to go to UMBC but my parents really want me to go to college park. University of Maryland CP is a really really great school, my top choice but i think UMBC would prepare me more for medical school and it is only a 30 minute drive from my house(pretty close). I will try to send my essay to you but i am not sure how(PM?). when you send me directions on how to send it, i can give it to you by thursday or friday. I think i have a better chance at UMBC then college park but people were telling me i have a equal shot, don't know. What do you think? Do i have a good shot at College Park? Anways, thanks for replying, appreciate it.</p>
<p>I think you have a good shot not only with UMBC but also with Towson. Your high school record is very strong (all honors, a number of APs, lots of activities). I believe that both schools would be very happy to have you as a student. I have heard postive info on both schools also. Good luck!</p>
<p>Philiposg2 - I sent you a PM</p>
<p>I replied with a pm, did you recieve it?</p>