What are my chances for UMD?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Maryland - College Park
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Hi,
I’m a senior and have already begun applying, but I’m curious about my chances. I am interested in pursuing a MIS major (Business and Tech) I am interested in UMD Smith school of Business. I am not sure how strong my application is for the school but, I am hoping for the best. I am applying as an out-of- state .

Basic Stats:
Weighted GPA: 3.48 - I have personal reason for why my GPA was quite low freshmen and sophomore. I did however mention in my application that I show great growth my junior and my year as it was a 4.0.

ACT: 31
ACT Writing: 8

AP Classes:
9 total; plus one DE and the rest were honors unless there was only an option for academic.

-AP scores:

AP World History 4
AP English Lang 3
AP US History 3
AP Environmental : 3
Rest of the exams I will be taking at the end of this year!

ECs-
FTC Robotics Team - Team captain (Awards: Dean’s List Semi-Finalist, competed at Worlds, and top team within my state)
FBLA: Awards- Competed at Nationals and placed within my state
I am the founder and co-founder of to STEM organizations within my region. (For personal reasons I can’t say the names)
Odyssey of the Mind - Team captain (Awards: 1st place regional and competed in states)
JV field hockey for 2 yr (Awards: placed 2nd at finals)
volunteer experience predominantly in STEM (200+ hours)

Foreign Language Proficiency:
I can speak 3 other languages apart from english.

I just want to know what my chances are as my confidence is slightly low due to my GPA. I don’t want my circumstances just to seem like an excuse and my GPA increase both from junior year and senior year (current grades) do reflect this. Any information would be helpful!

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No one can really chance you, so just go for it! Your ECs are excellent. What county do you live in?

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I actually am from America.

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sorry for all the grammatical errors, I was kinda in a rush! ?

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Will you be applying for priority admission (deadline is November 1)? I think UMD-College Park is a low reach for you. Have you considered UMBC in Baltimore County or UM-Shady Grove? One can transfer to UMD-College Park after two years at UMBC or Shady Grove. Do apply; good luck.

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I will be applying for priority admissions. Thank you for the suggestions I truly do want to take a realistic approach to it and I will consider the transfer idea! Given my application would PENN State be a better option to consider?

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The test scores and GPAs stats for the incoming freshmen at Penn State are slightly lower than those for UMD, but I think that you, being in-state, might have an advantage at UMD. Your talents in languages and robotics are notable; do apply to UMD, and to other schools.

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UMD is more competitive for out of state than for in-state. They have to admit a certain percentage from in-state, so not as many spots for OOS students. Also, the B-School at UMD is competitive and not sure how easy it would be to transfer in. What’s your instate flagship? Start there and then build your list.