How difficult is it for a Maryland resident to get into UMCP these days?
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Anonymous
| Would like to know about grades and scores needed. Also any insights into getting into the Honors or College Park Scholars program? |
Anonymous
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I don't have personal experience but I've had the same question and found this.
http://www.collegedata.com/cs/data/college/college_pg02_tmpl.jhtml?schoolId=1526 |
Anonymous
| I know the median incoming SAT/ACT is higher than UNC and UCLA and is the 3rd highest in the Big Ten behind only Northwestern and Michigan. |
Anonymous
Anonymous
No way |
Anonymous
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Middle 50 percent average incoming scores
SAT. ACT UMD 1340. 32 Ucla. Not rep. 31 Unc. 1315. 32 Wisc. 1255. 29 Ill. 1345. 29 All other Big ten schools are lower than UMD ,Wisconsin and Ill except NW and Mich. |
Anonymous
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^ that explains this
http://www.businessinsider.com/smartest-public-colleges-in-america-2014-10 Mostly based on incoming test scores and alumni impact. |
Anonymous
| Yes , I noticed UMD incoming scores have been going really high. I'm sure 2016 incoming will be through the roof. The Big Ten move seems to have put UMD on a rocket ship and since Md has the richest and most educated population in the country it bodes well for UMD going foreward. |
Anonymous
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It really depends on what you want to major in.
Some of the STEM majors have become more difficult to get in especially the Honors and Scholars program ones. One of the reasons is that there are many competitive high schools and magnet high schools in the region. Most kids from these schools and programs, will apply to them and these kids are extremely strong candidates. I think a good strategy would be to apply as early as you can, since most of these kids do that. |
Anonymous
NP - yes way. UMD mid-50 is slightly higher than UVa as well. |
Anonymous
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Pretty difficult. My DD was admitted yesterday, with perfect (1600) SAT scores and an UW GPA of 3.6. Her best friend, with a 2120 SAT and UW GPA of 3.4 was rejected.
From collegedata.com: Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 4.15 3.75 and Above 85% 3.50 - 3.74 8% 3.25 - 3.49 4% 3.00 - 3.24 2% 2.50 - 2.99 1% 2.00 - 2.49 SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math 620-730 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 40% Score of 600 - 700 42% Score of 500 - 600 15% Score of 400 - 500 3% Score of 300 - 400 0% Score of 200 - 300 0% SAT Critical Reading 590-690 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 22% Score of 600 - 700 49% Score of 500 - 600 23% Score of 400 - 500 5% Score of 300 - 400 0% Score of 200 - 300 0% |
Anonymous
| Was the friend completely rejected or was she offered spring enrollment? |
Anonymous
| DC just admitted to UMCP Scholars from Big 3 with 3.6 GPA and 2250 SAT. Waiting to hear from other colleges, but this program looks good. |
Anonymous
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DD admitted last year to UMCP Scholars. 3.4 gpa, 2080 SAT.
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