Anonymous
Post 02/03/2025 07:25     Subject: UMD yet?
Anonymous wrote:I’m a member of the UMD parents group and there is almost a revolt among those with high scoring SATs with perfect or near perfect GPAs who didn’t get Honors. My kid is one of them.

It’s irritating to read about all the TO kids who got Honors.


With revolt, do you mean none of you arw going to accept your admission offers? There is no class restriction. You can apply as a current student.
Anonymous
Post 02/03/2025 05:28     Subject: UMD yet?
I’m a member of the UMD parents group and there is almost a revolt among those with high scoring SATs with perfect or near perfect GPAs who didn’t get Honors. My kid is one of them.

It’s irritating to read about all the TO kids who got Honors.



Anonymous
Post 02/02/2025 20:52     Subject: UMD yet?
Anonymous wrote:Because a 4.5 with a 1550 is not equivalent to a 4.5 with a TO 1240.



Exactly! This ⬆️ 100%.
Anonymous
Post 02/02/2025 20:34     Subject: UMD yet?
Because a 4.5 with a 1550 is not equivalent to a 4.5 with a TO 1240.
Anonymous
Post 02/02/2025 19:41     Subject: UMD yet?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:UMD is not really TEST OPTIONAL.

4.7 with 35 ACT or 1550 SAT in. And sometimes with Honors

4.75-4.8 with TO not in. Full rejections. So I wonder how they really count tests?

Just from my kids W school friends.

Schools that are TO should really tell weighting of test pre=application. Just in general for all schools.



That isn't accurate as per their admissions staff.

They said they put TO into one pile and apps with scores into another pile. TO was compared to TO and apps with scores were compared to others with scores.

They could have changed it, but that is what they said in the past 1-2 years.

My kid with TO got in.



That really stinks for kids with apply with SAT scores as they are only being compared with kids that have SAT scores.


Why would that stink? I don’t follow. Seems fair to me.
Anonymous
Post 02/02/2025 19:38     Subject: UMD yet?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:UMD is not really TEST OPTIONAL.

4.7 with 35 ACT or 1550 SAT in. And sometimes with Honors

4.75-4.8 with TO not in. Full rejections. So I wonder how they really count tests?

Just from my kids W school friends.

Schools that are TO should really tell weighting of test pre=application. Just in general for all schools.



That isn't accurate as per their admissions staff.

They said they put TO into one pile and apps with scores into another pile. TO was compared to TO and apps with scores were compared to others with scores.

They could have changed it, but that is what they said in the past 1-2 years.

My kid with TO got in.



That really stinks for kids with apply with SAT scores as they are only being compared with kids that have SAT scores.



+1 It's inherently unfair.
Anonymous
Post 02/02/2025 19:23     Subject: UMD yet?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:UMD is not really TEST OPTIONAL.

4.7 with 35 ACT or 1550 SAT in. And sometimes with Honors

4.75-4.8 with TO not in. Full rejections. So I wonder how they really count tests?

Just from my kids W school friends.

Schools that are TO should really tell weighting of test pre=application. Just in general for all schools.



That isn't accurate as per their admissions staff.

They said they put TO into one pile and apps with scores into another pile. TO was compared to TO and apps with scores were compared to others with scores.

They could have changed it, but that is what they said in the past 1-2 years.

My kid with TO got in.



That really stinks for kids with apply with SAT scores as they are only being compared with kids that have SAT scores.
Anonymous
Post 02/02/2025 18:49     Subject: UMD yet?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Heard they are requiring tests starting next cycle



Good.


I really hope this is not true. TO is a wonderful option for many students.
Anonymous
Post 02/02/2025 18:41     Subject: UMD yet?
Anonymous wrote:Heard they are requiring tests starting next cycle


Where from? Are you sure, bc I heard the opposite.
Anonymous
Post 02/02/2025 17:36     Subject: UMD yet?
Anonymous wrote:UMD is not really TEST OPTIONAL.

4.7 with 35 ACT or 1550 SAT in. And sometimes with Honors

4.75-4.8 with TO not in. Full rejections. So I wonder how they really count tests?

Just from my kids W school friends.

Schools that are TO should really tell weighting of test pre=application. Just in general for all schools.



We went to the fall open house and DC had the opportunity to speak to the admissions team about TO. They said it is truly test optional so if you don't include test scores that is one less element, but not a ding.

Based on that conversation DC applied TO and was accepted to honors.

4.0 uw
Most rigorous courses offered - magnet program - 4 years of foreign language -4 APs- 3 DE (private school only offers AP/DE junior and -senior year).

ECs demonstrate leadership and being well rounded, but nothing extraordinary.

I understand it's disappointing and hard to understand why some are admitted while others are not, but I think UMD was test optional this cycle.
Anonymous
Post 02/02/2025 16:53     Subject: UMD yet?
Anonymous wrote:Heard they are requiring tests starting next cycle



Good.
Anonymous
Post 02/02/2025 16:29     Subject: UMD yet?
Heard they are requiring tests starting next cycle
Anonymous
Post 02/02/2025 12:42     Subject: UMD yet?
Anonymous wrote:UMD is not really TEST OPTIONAL.

4.7 with 35 ACT or 1550 SAT in. And sometimes with Honors

4.75-4.8 with TO not in. Full rejections. So I wonder how they really count tests?

Just from my kids W school friends.

Schools that are TO should really tell weighting of test pre=application. Just in general for all schools.


I don't think this is accurate.

I know someone who had a 1500+ but lower GPA from a magnet who was denied a couple of years ago. UMD looks at GPA and rigor.
Anonymous
Post 02/02/2025 10:36     Subject: UMD yet?
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Anonymous wrote:In: OOS (DCPS); 4.45 W / 3.9 UW; Government & Politics; Extracurriculars centered around scouting; hoping for merit aid!


Oops, forgot to mention also invited to Honors College


SAT? ACT?


TO


well that is irritating because my kid is in state and had a 1560 SAT, 4.7 WGPA / 3.8 W and got spring admit which is fine except it means she could not be considered for the LEP she wants

Did you research freshman connections at all? https://exst.umd.edu/current-incoming-and-former-umd-students/freshmen-connection


Yes, freshman connection is fine if you don’t want an LEP. Our frustration is that the LP he wants didn’t even get the chance to see his application since he only got freshman connection. If he didn’t want an LEP, we wouldn’t care at all that he only got freshman connection.

The problem with freshman connection is it means that LEP does not even get to see your application. He is a fantastic applicant for his LEP. It’s frustrating that they didn’t get the chance to review his application. Now we have to decide if he should take the chance of trying to be an internal transfer to his major instate or which is risky, or pay out of state to get his guaranteed major. As Maryland taxpayers, we’d like him to be able to do his major instate and the other Maryland schools don’t offer it (civil engineering).

FC does not eliminate you from getting into engineering. I don't know how I can make it any more clear. https://admissions.umd.edu/academics/current-student-lep-admissions
Anonymous
Post 02/02/2025 10:32     Subject: UMD yet?
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:In: OOS (DCPS); 4.45 W / 3.9 UW; Government & Politics; Extracurriculars centered around scouting; hoping for merit aid!


Oops, forgot to mention also invited to Honors College


SAT? ACT?


TO


well that is irritating because my kid is in state and had a 1560 SAT, 4.7 WGPA / 3.8 W and got spring admit which is fine except it means she could not be considered for the LEP she wants

Did you research freshman connections at all? https://exst.umd.edu/current-incoming-and-former-umd-students/freshmen-connection


Yes, freshman connection is fine if you don’t want an LEP. Our frustration is that the LP he wants didn’t even get the chance to see his application since he only got freshman connection. If he didn’t want an LEP, we wouldn’t care at all that he only got freshman connection.

The problem with freshman connection is it means that LEP does not even get to see your application. He is a fantastic applicant for his LEP. It’s frustrating that they didn’t get the chance to review his application. Now we have to decide if he should take the chance of trying to be an internal transfer to his major instate or which is risky, or pay out of state to get his guaranteed major. As Maryland taxpayers, we’d like him to be able to do his major instate and the other Maryland schools don’t offer it (civil engineering).


ENGR is not a competitive lep. As long as he has the minimums he’ll get in once he completes the requirements.