UMN CLA Acceptance?

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Hi, I submitted my application for the UMN CLA - Mathematics and CLA - Comp Sci on Oct 29th. I’m not expecting to hear back so soon, but I wanted to know thoughts on my stats. They are not that great as I moved to one of the biggest high schools in MN my freshman year and had lots of issues but I’ve grown since then and have many achievements.

UW GPA: 3.0
W GPA: 3.3

ACT: 31

APs:
AP World History: 4
AP Calculus AB: got no score bc of covid testing
AP Calculus BC: 4
AP US history: 4
AP Macroeconomics: 3
AP Statistics: currently taking
AP Psych: currently taking

ECs:

Business Professionals of America - state finalist and multiple regional awards
Volunteering Club - 50+ hours yearly
Hospital Volunteer - 3 hrs per week
Job - Kumon: 3 hrs per week
Muslim Student Association: Board member, 2 hrs per week
Amnesty International
She’s the First

Essays:
Did Common App essay and both supplemental questions, had them checked and edited by Ivy League friends. Feel very proud of them.

Got a letter of rec from my 9th grade Algebra 2 teacher who knows a lot of the stuff I went through personally.

I’m very nervous. My GPA has been rising ever since freshman year, but it took a dip my junior year due to some issues at home. I didn’t address these issues on my application because I didn’t want them to sound like an excuse and didn’t know how to word them properly. Not sure if I should send an email to the U to let them know or not.

Looking for some thoughts, advice, and other college recommendations as I’m still applying!

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I’d say you have a pretty decent chance. I know your gpa isn’t the best but you have multiple things going for you. Your ACT score is good enough for CLA and you are In-state. You also have taken a decent amount of AP classes. Your extracurriculars are average (other than your first one which I think is super impressive) but I believe that they will be enough for CLA. The only thing is I do not see much in your extracurriculars relating to what you want to major in but I don’t think that will hurt you too much. Writing the essays also shows your dedication to the school and as long as they are good, I think that they will help your cause. CLA tends to give out decisions earlier than some of the other colleges so hopefully you will hear back soon. I hope you hear good news soon! I’d love to stay updated on whether you get in or not! I also applied by Nov.1 to COSM and am anxiously waiting for a decision.

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I think you have a decent chance. I think you send an email because of the fact that you made so much progress from moving schools and home issues. I think that UMN should know that you are fighting through and succeeding. This is a highly valued character trait. Best wishes!

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Thanks for the reply, I hope you get in too! I’ll keep you updated on my decision. Hope to see you on campus next year maybe lol

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Decisions are being given out on Mondays and you get an email at exactly 4:20 pm that tells you that there is an update in your application tracker. Hope this helps!

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