What are my chances at UMass Lowell Early Action - Criminal Justice

<p>I have an unweighted GPA of 2.89 and a weighted GPA of 3.166 (if I did the calculations correctly). My SAT Score (CR+Math) is 1120, and the Criminal Justice Program looks for at least a 1000.</p>

<p>I am involved in many extracurriculars, anywhere from sports, to diversity clubs, to drug prevention programs, including many that I am on the executive board for. I am mixed African American (South American) and White (European) and out-of-state. </p>

<p>I met with the associate dean of admissions/director of enrollment and she showed a lot of interest in me, and we have exchanged emails, her even congratulating me for my "outstanding SAT Scores" but I am still worried about getting in. I also sent her a thank you not for interviewing me and she said "it made my day and is sitting on my desk :)". I truly believe that this interview is what will get me in, but as I said before, I am still worried.</p>

<p>I did bad in freshman year, receiving 4-5 C's (out of 9 courses), but ever since then I have only received A's and B's. I have just skipped Junior Year, so my GPA is based solely on my freshman + sophomore year grades. I will also be sending in my current quarter grades, which are all A's.</p>

<p>I submitted my application a few days ago, and all materials are sent in (except for my quarter grades, because those are not available to send for about another week), and I have a very strong essay (according to others, and in my opinion).</p>

<p>P.S. - Does anyone know when I will receive an admissions decision? I have been told that I will hear around December 15th, but is there a chance I could get a decision earlier? UMass Lowell is my first choice school, so this is very nerve-racking.</p>

<p>All replies are appreciated! Thank you in advance!</p>

<p>Since you have established a connection with the director of enrollment I would say you chances are good. My son is now a sophomore at UML and had a similar situation. The only difference being his GPA (math & english) was 1700. With those grades however he was only admitted to UMass Amherst and was waitlisted at Northeastern. After contacting the director of the Honors College he gained admission to the honors program and also got 2 scholarships. I’d say relax you are good.</p>