A counselor at my community college told me that they mailed the decision letters out. I’m not sure where she gets this information from but it sure does make my hopes go up!!!
I am a freshman at umbc, first semester gpa is 3.71. High school stats: 28 ACT, 3.5 uw 4.0 w. What are my chances? I’m waiting and don’t see any housing link and it’s the 10th!
Also submitted recs and resume.
I don’t see a housing link either and I’m sure admissions is busy with the open house today so I guess we have to wait until next week 
I’d relax. It looks like the housing link isn’t up for anyone, and it may appear only a day or two before. By this time next week, I imagine everyone will know. Hang in there.
Can anyone let me know of my chances? High school record isn’t that good - college first semester gpa is 3.71. High school stats: 28 ACT, 3.5 uw 4.0 w. Any idea if the high school record will affect ?
High school record has an effect until 30 credits at the college level. Then they don’t take high school grades or test scores into account. What I’m unclear on though is how they do that when you apply for your sophomore year of college since you only have 15 college credits that are graded. I do know sometimes they defer the decision until your second semester grades are in.
No housing glitch yet, anxiously waiting. Have been lurking this for a while, figured I would sign up and post stats to paint a better picture for other lurkers and prospective students.
OOS, CC
First gen student
Serious upward trend/Triumph story
Computer Science
55 credits
3.7 GPA
2 strong LoR
Math tutor
I feel confident with my stats, more EC’s would have probably strengthened my case, but I am here now. Based on everything I’ve read, we will definitely know by this time next week.
Crypto - how many credits? Assuming you have 30+ my research points to you being a strong candidate. Based on your post, however, you have less than 30 credits - I can’t speak on that situation.
With 55 credits, I can’t imagine you having problems. My son got in with I think 48 credits, a bit lower GPA then that and comp sci (but in state). So I think you’d be fine. Obviously, hard to know for sure with the in-state/OOS.
Thanks Len! How does your son like it?
Waiting on housing contract and admissions decision.
Stats: OOS small 4 Year University
Gpa: 3.8
48 credits
Upward trend
Major: Finance and Comp Sci
Work experience
2 letter of recs
Exponential- I only have 14 completed, doing 19 this semester.
@Exponential He absolutely loves it. He’s double majoring in comp sci and linguistics.
19? You’re on a mission eh?
Anxiously waiting for decision…
Stats: AACC
GPA: 3.8
67 credits in total
Major: Applied as finance major but made it apparent I plan to double major in comp sci and finance since I’m a comp sci major now
Most significant extracurricular activities: Three jobs this semester, club leadership role, tutoring experience, volunteer stuff at church, etc…
QBQ - In state with that GPA you’re a shoe in. Don’t sweat at allll
Good to hear Len, I have heard tons of positive stuff about UMD.
@exponential : Yes, I should be done with all gen ed’s when I get in, plus I’m doing summer classes. I planned out a 4 year double major of Finance + something else (maybe IS or management?). That being said, I still have a long way to go because I need to do an internal transfer.
@exponential - I’m still nervous though but thank you, same to you. Maybe I’ll see you in comp sci classes next year? haha
The anticipation is killing me. I can’t wait another week