Would I get in MD's J-School

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Maryland - College Park
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<p>First off, I am from Maryland and I go to Wootton High School.</p>

<p>For those who are not familiar with Wootton, they have sent about 250 incoming freshmen to Maryland in the past two year's.</p>

<p>Okay, I know it's EXTREMELY hard to get accepted, but I was wondering if anyone could give a shot at my chances.</p>

<p>Alright, academically, no, I would have no chance, but I have very strong non-academic credentials that I feel could set me apart.</p>

<p>My GPA is about 3.5 and my SATs are iffy (Around 1700).</p>

<p>This is what it will look like come Senior year (Im a junior)</p>

<p>-2 years school Newspaper
-2 years writing for an NFL (National Football League) scouting agency. The top one of the country. Working for this company is like working for the Harvard of scouting companies and I'm only 17.
-2 years writing for the NFL draft preview magazine for a MAJOR sports magazine (I can't disclose who do to contract obligations)
-1 year for an independent draft website
-Several national radio appearences so-far (ESPN Radio national appearence, ESPN radio in Baltimore, and other various stations in Reno, St. Louis, Richmond etc...
-1 TV appearence on Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN); I will also be doing more.
-My letters of recommendation will most likely be from higher-ups within ESPN, several famous radio anchors, the boss of my company and more</p>

<p>I don't know if any of you know who Mel Kiper is, but I've basically been dubbed the next him.</p>

<p>What do you all think of my chances?</p>

<p>Like, I'm not trying to brag or be cocky or anything, but.... I'm pretty big ***** amongst the field of NFL scouting.</p>

<p>Everyone always talks about how alot of times schools will take the "Unique" student over the super academics kid. I think I could be that case.</p>

<p>Besides all of this, I also do alot of work with tourette syndrome (Which I have)</p>

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<p>SATs are kinda iffy. What was the break down of scores?</p>

<p>The journalism school is a limited enrollment program. Meaning it is harder to get into than the rest of the university. Your SAT might hurt but maybe they'll realize you've done more work in journalism than most incoming freshmen and will make an exception. The journalism school is great for sports journalism. Just look at the ESPN analysts that came from here. </p>

<p>BTW, wootton hs- the best high school, in all of maryland. We have more students at maryland than any other high school. Heres the thing. They like kids from wootton. They know we are the best and smartest there are. Take the SAT again and break a 1300 M+W and a 1950+ total. You got a year to push up that score.</p>

<p>Who do you think the skins going to draft in the first round?</p>

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You're kidding, right?</p>

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<p>uh oh here comes a maryland high school debate
glad I go to a crappy one in a crappy part of the state</p>

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<p>Who do you think the skins going to draft in the first round?'</p>

<p>Lol, probably either</p>

<p>A.) Gaines Adams-Clemson-DE; Really athletic player who is a desruptive force.
B.) Jamaal Anderson-Arkansa-DE; Like Adams, he is highly athletic, but has sloppy technique.
C.) Alan Branch-Michigan-DT; Has a non-stop motor, a quick first step and collapses the pocket with a great push. Imagine a wall pure athletisicm and sub 5.0 yard dash.</p>

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<p>I would really like to see the Skins draft either Branch, Anderson, or Okoye. And of course, if Calvin Johnson is there at the sixth slot, I would take him in a second. Branch is a whale of a beast, however we have Golston at DT and he showed some promise in his rookie campaign. I really like Anderson and would definitely be overjoyed if we drafted him. As with Branch, he has the size factor, and it would be great if we had a franchise DE who racks up 8+ sacks each of his tenure. However, I think it would be best if we traded down several picks to draft Amobi Okoye, the 19 year-old senior DT out of Louisville. He started at 16 as a true freshman, and not only is he mature beyond his years, but I think he has the most upside of any NFL prospect.</p>

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<p>I'd say Branch. Golston is alright but I don't think he's the future of our d-line. For a DE, I don't think the draft has an answer but I would sign Dwight Freeney or Justin Smith.</p>

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<p>Nice to here some draft chatter</p>

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<p>justin smith got franchised and i dont think freeny is leaving the colts- theres big $$$ or a franschise in his future oh and for the record
go ravens</p>

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<p>yeah i just heard he got franchised today... C.R.A.P.</p>

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<p>Churchill Owns Wootton In Everything. End Of Story</p>