Think i have a chance? getting doubtful.

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Minnesota
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Hi everyone , I’m posting today to see your opinions on admission.
My application was complete on September 8th and seeing how I have no response and the app tracker sais nothing is a bad sign, huh? If I knew the average act was higher I would have had retaken it and im kicking myself for not doing so.

UW GPA: 3.3
ACT: 24
College: CLA
IN STATE
Senior year college classes: CITS Pre-Calc, CITS Psychology , CITS Comp 2 , CITS Sociology
Special circumstances: first generation college student. No one in my family has ever been to college. I just recently updated my app a week ago saying that my higher interest in college, my senior year has a very high upward trend with a 3.625 gpa Q1 and a 3.88 gpa Q2. Working 30hrs/week since 10 th grade.

I’ve been told the fact that I’m in state and a first gen student boosts my chances? What do you guy think?

I was accepted to my other choice which I value just as much as the u of m so its not a huge deal but staring at the tracker for months on end is annoying xD

Posted on phone sorry If any errors!

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I’d say you’re a good 90-95% in, but you are likely to be one of the last to be notified. Don’t give up hope, You can always call up the admissions office and ask- they’re friendly and honest, and while I don’t think they’d say this, but calling shows interest and that may make them look at your app closer. Let us know how it goes!

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Thanks for the reply khidhala. I called them a week ago and they told my my chances are high and not to be worried. I didn’t say anything to start a fuss but was thinking in my head… all my stuff is a bit lower haha.
I only questioned what “rolling admissions” meant , as I knew people who had gotten a response as soon as two weeks. Getting a response by Feb sucks since its when I should accept admission for my other college starts right around then and I want to apply for housing right away.

My backup school that I may go to is still through the U of M system, the one up in Duluth. They have shown much more interest. A acceptance letter in a week, many letters in the mail with steps to take if I want to go, and even a letter from the mayor saying how great the town is and encouraging me to come.

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Seems like they would have rejected you earlier if that was the plan. But first generation is not a big hook at state universities, where first generation students are not uncommon. Good luck!

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Cheddar, Its on their list of secondary factors so I figured I would put it in :slight_smile:
Thanks!

edit: Do you think I was maybe wait listed? Im thinking that I am unofficially, and they will notify me that I am if they don’t find a spot for me by the end of Feb.

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Hold out for Twin Cities. You only need to accept Duluth by May 1st

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@MinnesotaPlease a couple things to consider:

  1. You should apply right away for housing if there is any chance of being admitted to UMTC. There is no requirement you need to be admitted. The $25 housing fee holds your place in line - you needn’t even stick with your initial housing preference - can revisit anytime before the May 2015 deadline. That might also apply to Duluth if their housing situation is tight (not sure about that but you can probably call for advice or check on other forums to see if that’s the case).

  2. There is no need to enroll before May 1st at U of M or anywhere. Some colleges won’t allow you to apply for housing until the enrollment fee is paid (I think U of IA is an example of that) but then those enrollment fees are usually refundable if you don’t attend. When you consider that some financial aid decisions aren’t even finalized prior to April, it becomes wise not to lock yourself into any non-refundable enrollment situation. If housing is an issue and the enrollment is merely a placeholder do check to see if you can get the fee back if you change your mind. Colleges and universities should not be asking for a commitment so early - they just do so in order to manage their numbers more easily.

  3. If the admissions office gave you hopeful answers I’d take that as a very positive development. Admissions offices are not in the habit of getting hopes up needlessly. If they err, it’s usually the other way (i.e. a deadpan type of response that doesn’t give you any information one way or the other). Reflect objectively on your conversation with them - ask yourself what they actually said to you (not what you think they said). And if they said “your chances are high” then . . . your chances are, indeed, high!

Best of luck to you.