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[quote=Anonymous]So many things

- if you are looking at MD flagship (can’t speak for VA), the importance on the weighted GPA and if at a private school looking at their track record for admissions to UMD.  This is as much a financial thing because in-state might be your least expensive option
- having backup options to your in-state both for acceptance rate and affordability (if seeking merit)
- Someone gave me the advice to look for outside school activities as well and to seek leadership positions by Junior year - that was helpful because the outside the school activity gave my kid real world experience with people with different backgrounds and personalities, was something she was interested in and gave her a chance to build community more than any of the in school options
- Look for rolling and EA colleges where your kid would be willing to attend and remember you need the Commin Core essay to apply to most colleges so start that over the summer and consider finding/paying for essay guidance if needed
- One thing I wish I knew - when it’s better to apply undecided vs a specific major - in hindsight I don’t think the portfolio was strong enough for some schools so applying undecided would have been better for some schools assuming my kid would want to attend even if not in the visual arts program.[/quote]

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