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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think many people who have not directly participated in the UMD admissions process in the past several years would be very surprised at how competitive it has become.  They may have a general sense that the school has improved over the past couple of decades but they don't know the extent.[/quote]

OP here. That's what I'm sort of trying to figure out for my child. I had assumed that is she takes all honors classes, some APs and gets mostly As, plus the usual extra curiculars, she'd be a lock for University of Maryland. But, I'm trying to get a sense if someone with this profile needs to be looking at other options.[/quote]

No one is a shoo-in to UMD.  Everyone should look at other options.

If your child wants a large university experience, and has good stats, consider Ohio University as her safety.  It is a great school and gives a lot of merit aid, so OOS tuition may be manageable.  Its admissions requirements are lower than UMD's.[/quote]

Thanks for your suggestion. She'd actually prefer a small school, but our budget requires a state school or significant merit aid.[/quote]

Look at St Mary's if she wants a small school. There are plenty of state schools smaller than UMDCP. [/quote]

St Mary's College and UMBC are fine schools that are easier than CP to get in. They should be on your DC's list. [/quote]

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