Anonymous
Post 01/30/2026 19:57     Subject: UMD decision 2026
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What are chances of getting off the waitlist for UMD?


I think it is high. Many instate kids decline. My kid and many of their friends will decline.


Not a chance.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2026 19:55     Subject: UMD decision 2026
Anonymous wrote:Does the accepted letter also have details about merit scholarships like Banneker Key or is that separate?


Nope that is separate and BK is only for admitted honors students.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2026 19:52     Subject: UMD decision 2026
Anonymous wrote:DC admitted to FIRE. UW 3.79, W 4.7. Scores not submitted. Not a W school, but one with a specialized program. Not an overachiever, but has a very strong work ethic and is dedicated to their craft. Several clubs and honors societies, a one year-long sport, and works for their father's small business. Not a URM. Just a great kid with a vision of who they want to be and articulated it well in their essays. So proud.


Congratulations!
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2026 19:20     Subject: UMD decision 2026
Rejected. 1260 sat/ 4.2

Anonymous
Post 01/30/2026 19:16     Subject: Re:UMD decision 2026
My MCPS kid was accepted, Honors program, undecided major. 4.0 UW/4.87W, 1540 SAT. Not my kid’s top choice, but a great option to have!
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2026 19:16     Subject: UMD decision 2026
Anonymous wrote:So my kid accepted to UMD and VT for engineering. UMD was a reach so truly shocked! 4.3 w / 1460 SAT. OOS for UMD In state for VT. No budget constraints. Truly did not think she would be accepted at UMD so aside from a drive through of campus, which we all liked, have not done a ton of research on the school. We definitely need to visit and she has a tough decision to make!

Congratulations! NOVA family here with a junior CS major at UMD. He loves it there. Go Terps!
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2026 19:01     Subject: UMD decision 2026
So my kid accepted to UMD and VT for engineering. UMD was a reach so truly shocked! 4.3 w / 1460 SAT. OOS for UMD In state for VT. No budget constraints. Truly did not think she would be accepted at UMD so aside from a drive through of campus, which we all liked, have not done a ton of research on the school. We definitely need to visit and she has a tough decision to make!
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2026 18:55     Subject: UMD decision 2026
DC admitted to FIRE. UW 3.79, W 4.7. Scores not submitted. Not a W school, but one with a specialized program. Not an overachiever, but has a very strong work ethic and is dedicated to their craft. Several clubs and honors societies, a one year-long sport, and works for their father's small business. Not a URM. Just a great kid with a vision of who they want to be and articulated it well in their essays. So proud.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2026 18:53     Subject: UMD decision 2026
Anonymous wrote:For those whose kids have been admitted and who have questions, this FB group is an excellent resource and will have detailed answers to just about every question imaginable.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/umdparentsprospective


+1 I found great information here
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2026 18:40     Subject: UMD decision 2026
For those whose kids have been admitted and who have questions, this FB group is an excellent resource and will have detailed answers to just about every question imaginable.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/umdparentsprospective
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2026 18:23     Subject: UMD decision 2026
Anonymous wrote:My son was just admitted through Fresman Connection to Spring 2027 even though he applied to Fall 2026. He applied to Econ. Is there any downside about attending UMD via this route? Was the decision a reflection of high demand for Econ for fall admission?


https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1312089.page
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2026 18:22     Subject: UMD decision 2026
My son was just admitted through Fresman Connection to Spring 2027 even though he applied to Fall 2026. He applied to Econ. Is there any downside about attending UMD via this route? Was the decision a reflection of high demand for Econ for fall admission?
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2026 18:16     Subject: UMD decision 2026
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:NP. For those with Spring 2027, that COULD BE Freshmen Connection.
https://admissions.umd.edu/persona/freshmen-connection


This was my child a few years ago. It would mean you are admitted for the spring semester. You can attend evening classes in the fall and live on campus if you want to, or you can just wait and come in the spring. My child declined but a few of her friends went that route. The cynical take is that these are students UMD wants, but it admits them in the spring so their stats don’t count for UMD rankings.


I know some kids admitted Fresman Connection with excellent stats.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2026 18:15     Subject: UMD decision 2026
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:NP. For those with Spring 2027, that COULD BE Freshmen Connection.
https://admissions.umd.edu/persona/freshmen-connection


This was my child a few years ago. It would mean you are admitted for the spring semester. You can attend evening classes in the fall and live on campus if you want to, or you can just wait and come in the spring. My child declined but a few of her friends went that route. The cynical take is that these are students UMD wants, but it admits them in the spring so their stats don’t count for UMD rankings.


The take may be cynical but it's correct.
Anonymous
Post 01/30/2026 18:09     Subject: UMD decision 2026
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What are chances of getting off the waitlist for UMD?


I think it is high. Many instate kids decline. My kid and many of their friends will decline.


Do you seriously think UMD admits with an expectation every single student they make an offer to will accept and your individual kid deciding not to go will throw that off? They expect not everyone will attend so they admit some extra. That is not a waitlist.