The TRUTH about MD CC and UMD transfer

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Maryland - College Park
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<p>Why is that its easier to get in spring semester?</p>

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<p>Because so many kids either graduate late/early or find that college is not working for them and they don’t go back for a second semester. Besides I got accept, a hundred years ago to Smith, for a spring semester as a transfer from a CC.</p>

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<p>I have 2.3, I almost done with my AA, should be done by summer. UMDCP has been my dream school, Im going to work with an advisor but im scared what she may say :/, and second guessing.
I had a really bad fall semester, with work and taking online classes
then my computer broke, and i came down with the flu etc etc
i was in really bad shape which RUINED my GPA
I’m working on it, this upcoming semester.
I’m think, I may not stand a chance for this upcoming fall</p>

<p>Should I try fall or wait till spring?</p>

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<p>Definitely wait until spring… Not trying to crush yours dreams but I think you need at least a 3.0. Even a 3.0+ to my knowledge is not guaranteed and depends on the application pool for the desired semester. Other Maryland state schools will accept you with a 2.0+ though.</p>

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<p>Is Umd the only school that spring is better for admission chances?</p>

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UMD only CONSIDERS transfer students with a GPA of 3.0, if you have a 3.5 you are automatically put in with the rest of the application pool meaning that you are considering NOT on a space available basis but along with everyone else.

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So the metrics that are used for traditional undergraduate admission do not come into play for transfer students? i.e., SAT or ACT scores, high school GPA, etc.

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So the metrics that are used for traditional undergraduate admission do not come into play for transfer students? i.e., SAT or ACT scores, high school GPA, etc.

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@DavidHopkins those factors are only considered with students who are transferring fewer than 30 college credits. They require very little information for the transfer application (for example, only a 300 word write up about yourself instead of multiple essays). Extra factors like essays, extracurriculars, etc seem to be important mostly for funding.