^odd LOW gpa/high score...

I know things have tightened up a little more in recent years but the scatterplot from my kids HS indicates historically, 3.5uw and 1400 has been (strictly by eyeballing) the cutoff b/w a lock and where it gradually begins to get more difficult. Kids below that still got in, just not all of them. Almost no denials above that point. I think there were a few odd gpa/high score rejects maybe.

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Anonymous wrote:I guess a mix of As and Bs in honors and a few APs has no chance? DS would be happy at Towson, though.

There is a chance. Encourage him to apply.

Yes, there is a chance. They absolutely have to apply by the EA deadline to have a chance. If they are able to submit a really high test score that can help, but if it’s clearly not at the high range of test scores for UMD, it could hurt chances by sending them. Fall admission might be very competitive but spring admission (if get look into Freshman Connection to have the opportunity to be on campus in the fall) I could see a decent chance. If that doesn’t work out there is also the Maryland Transfer Advantage Program to start at community college and transfer.

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Anonymous wrote:Is it really hard to get in these days?

I guess you aren’t the parent of a senior? Lol

Yes. My kid has a 4.0, excellent essays, etc and I don’t consider acceptance a sure thing.

Its a sure thing. Guaranteed.

Not the PP, but talk me off the ledge.

Is it really a sure thing? My kid in in a magnet with 4.0 unw gpa, high SAT score (does UMD even look at SAT scores now or is it optional?).

Is it really a guarantee? I confess I'm a worry wart, and I'm so nervous for my DC.

I wouldn’t say a sure thing but if they are in state and submitted high SAT scores and have rigorous courses to go along with the 4.0 unweighted and halfway decent ECs and essay - an outright rejection would be rare. At worst, I’ve heard of high weighted GPA, high submitted test scores kids, with ECs and good essay getting spring admissions, not getting their LEP, or not getting into honors/merit which would seem typical for those stats.

Thanks to all PPs. The wgpa is like 4.67 or something like that. I thought the essay was good, but obviously I'm biased. ECs are ok, not spectacular.

I'm worried about the "rare" exception, I guess, but that's what worry warts do, worry about the rare exceptions. LOL I over prepare for everything.

I'll be glad when this is all over. DC did apply to other schools, but even if they only get UMD, I'll be so relieved. I think I'm more worried than my DC is. LOL. Some of my worries are about finances, too.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it really hard to get in these days?

I guess you aren’t the parent of a senior? Lol

Yes. My kid has a 4.0, excellent essays, etc and I don’t consider acceptance a sure thing.

Its a sure thing. Guaranteed.

Not the PP, but talk me off the ledge.

Is it really a sure thing? My kid in in a magnet with 4.0 unw gpa, high SAT score (does UMD even look at SAT scores now or is it optional?).

Is it really a guarantee? I confess I'm a worry wart, and I'm so nervous for my DC.

I wouldn’t say a sure thing but if they are in state and submitted high SAT scores and have rigorous courses to go along with the 4.0 unweighted and halfway decent ECs and essay - an outright rejection would be rare. At worst, I’ve heard of high weighted GPA, high submitted test scores kids, with ECs and good essay getting spring admissions, not getting their LEP, or not getting into honors/merit which would seem typical for those stats.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it really hard to get in these days?

I guess you aren’t the parent of a senior? Lol

Yes. My kid has a 4.0, excellent essays, etc and I don’t consider acceptance a sure thing.

Its a sure thing. Guaranteed.

Not the PP, but talk me off the ledge.

Is it really a sure thing? My kid in in a magnet with 4.0 unw gpa, high SAT score (does UMD even look at SAT scores now or is it optional?).

Is it really a guarantee? I confess I'm a worry wart, and I'm so nervous for my DC.

DP. What is kid's weighted? If in magnet w/ 4.0, likely high (over 4.6) which means likely no reason to worry.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it really hard to get in these days?

I guess you aren’t the parent of a senior? Lol

Yes. My kid has a 4.0, excellent essays, etc and I don’t consider acceptance a sure thing.

Its a sure thing. Guaranteed.

Not the PP, but talk me off the ledge.

Is it really a sure thing? My kid in in a magnet with 4.0 unw gpa, high SAT score (does UMD even look at SAT scores now or is it optional?).

Is it really a guarantee? I confess I'm a worry wart, and I'm so nervous for my DC.

LOCK. No question. Period. Relax.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it really hard to get in these days?

I guess you aren’t the parent of a senior? Lol

Yes. My kid has a 4.0, excellent essays, etc and I don’t consider acceptance a sure thing.

Its a sure thing. Guaranteed.

Not the PP, but talk me off the ledge.

Is it really a sure thing? My kid in in a magnet with 4.0 unw gpa, high SAT score (does UMD even look at SAT scores now or is it optional?).

Is it really a guarantee? I confess I'm a worry wart, and I'm so nervous for my DC.

UMD looks at test scores if submitted. I would be very surprised if your child did not get in, PP, but nothing is guaranteed or a sure thing these days. We're all waiting just like you. Hang in there.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it really hard to get in these days?

I guess you aren’t the parent of a senior? Lol

Yes. My kid has a 4.0, excellent essays, etc and I don’t consider acceptance a sure thing.

Its a sure thing. Guaranteed.

Not the PP, but talk me off the ledge.

Is it really a sure thing? My kid in in a magnet with 4.0 unw gpa, high SAT score (does UMD even look at SAT scores now or is it optional?).

Is it really a guarantee? I confess I'm a worry wart, and I'm so nervous for my DC.

Anonymous wrote:I guess a mix of As and Bs in honors and a few APs has no chance? DS would be happy at Towson, though.

There is a chance. Encourage him to apply.

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Anonymous wrote:Is it really hard to get in these days?

Last year’s acceptance rate was 34%.

Per the 2021 CDS, (For Fall 21 freshman) it was 52%.

Seems doubtful it would drop so much last year. What is your evidence?

UMD's own data (toggle for new students vs all which includes transfers): https://reports.umd.edu/tableaupublic/1814

Interesting. UMds other "own data", the 2021 Common data set, shows ~6000 more admitted than this page indicates. Anyone?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it really hard to get in these days?

Last year’s acceptance rate was 34%.

Per the 2021 CDS, (For Fall 21 freshman) it was 52%.

Seems doubtful it would drop so much last year. What is your evidence?

UMD's own data (toggle for new students vs all which includes transfers): https://reports.umd.edu/tableaupublic/1814

I guess a mix of As and Bs in honors and a few APs has no chance? DS would be happy at Towson, though.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is it really hard to get in these days?

I guess you aren’t the parent of a senior? Lol

Yes. My kid has a 4.0, excellent essays, etc and I don’t consider acceptance a sure thing.

Its a sure thing. Guaranteed.

It depends on the type of classes obviously.

4.0 with only regular (ie, remedial) classes, definitely not a sure thing. 4.0 with mostly all APs, and thoughtful essays to boot, it would be really terrible if this student was rejected!

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Anonymous wrote:Is it really hard to get in these days?

I guess you aren’t the parent of a senior? Lol

Yes. My kid has a 4.0, excellent essays, etc and I don’t consider acceptance a sure thing.

Its a sure thing. Guaranteed.