So I applied for EA but got deferred to RD review. I know it’s quite competitive but UMBC is my top choice right now so I would like to prevent from getting rejected if possible.I’m planning to Major in either/or both Computer Science and Graphic Design by the way.
My status right now:
Unweighted GPA: 3.8-3.9 ( estimate )
Weighted GPA: 4.2
SAT: 1240
Writing/Reading: 600
Math: 640
No ACT
Class rank: Top 1-2%
9 AP classes and 1 Dual Enrollment ( including next semester)
Sophmore Year:
AP government- United States Politics
Junior Year:
AP Biology, AP World History, AP Language and Composition, Computer Science Principles ( not exactly AP but I took the exam for it )
Senior Year:
AP Computer Science, AP Art Studio, AP Language, and Literature, AP Calc AB – I’m taking a Dual Enrollment class for Computer Information System
Extracurriculars:
I’ve been part of the Art Club for 4 years and I’ve been the Historian for about 2-3 years now.
Been an original club member of the Anime/Manga Club ( did not include in my application b/c it was only disbanded after a year and might seem unappealing to colleges )
Occasionally helped with the Drama Club in my Freshman year ( did not include )
I’ve attended SkillsUSA (2017), which is some sort of program that teaches you Employing skills and I might be planning to compete in the SkillsUSA Web design/ Programming competition. ( did not include as well b/c this happened after I turned in my EA app )
No sports
Community Service Hours:
86 hours right now, I might plan to get more to make my transcript a bit more appealing if needed.
Awards/Recognition: ( for some reason I didn’t include many honors in my application but here’s a few to add )
Certificate of Recognition by the Board of Education that my artwork has been displayed at MD student Artwork Exhibition at the House of Delegates in Annapolis ( Did not mention it in my application because I received it this month )
Won first place award (2017) and Honorable Mention (2015 ) at Art Academy ( Museum/exhibition in our region )
AP Scholar Award
Honor Roll ( 9-11 Grade )
Special features:
I’m able to communicate in Vietnamese, Dutch, and English. I was born in the Neth. but moved here in 6th grade.
Work Experience:
I’ve worked at my parents’ business as a service provider/cashier for over a year now. Although I doubt that colleges would consider that as a ‘job’.
So as you can see, I didn’t participate in many Extracurricular Activities due to several reasons. My school doesn’t have many clubs aside from the basics. I could possibly apply for National Honor Society since I’ve been invited for a very long time to make my updated application better?
I truly believe that my strong points lay in my artworks in which I’ve won several awards for it has been displayed at several Exhibitions but I can’t say show them through paper application alone. I do plan to apply for the Linehan Scholarship so they can probably see it by then.
Does anyone know how I should contact the Admission department about adding information to the application?
Thank you
! I would also be very lucky to attend UMBC.