Am I Turtley Enough for the Turtle Club? :P

Colleges & Universities University of Maryland - College Park
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<p>I’m sending in my app to UMDCP for early action (I’m brimming with anticipation), and I’d like to know what some of you think my chances are.</p>

<p>First off, I went to a magnet high school for engineering (out of state):</p>

<p>SAT Scores:
*2090:
*Math: 740
*Reading: 660
*Writing: 690</p>

<p>ACT:
*33 Composite:
*Math: 31
*Reading: 31
*English: 31
*Science: 36
*English/Writing: 31</p>

<p>SAT II:
*Math II: 770</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
*I’ve been a part of the FTC branch of FIRST robotics since my sophomore year
*Paid internship as a mechanical engineer at a local optics company since the summer after my sophomore year.
*Debate Club since 9th grade
*Orchestra Club in 12th grade
*Jazz Club in 10th and 11th grade
*Interact Club since 9th grade
*MALS (Men against low self-esteem) member since sophomore year</p>

<p>All of my classes are honors.</p>

<p>High School GPA:
*Weighted: 4.721/5
*Unweighted: 3.1/4</p>

<p>I’ve also taken 2 classes at the local county college during my high school career, taking a third at the moment:</p>

<p>College GPA:
*Unweighted: 3.8/4</p>

<p>I’ve won 2 international awards for CAD, one for 1st place, another for 3rd.</p>

<p>Let me know if there’s anything else you want to know that would help you make an easier decision!</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>What state are you from? It does matter (NJ/NY is very highly represented…may be tougher to get in from there)? Regardless, your grades and scores are strong…probably a good chance at UMD (and Engineering). Good luck.</p>

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<p>I had to respond to your post simply because of your title (and the fact that my DS is also applying to UMD).</p>

<p>Anyway. Your title, “Am I Turtley Enough for the Turtle Club?” brought about a chuckle for my children and me. We thought we were the only people who have ever watched and enjoyed the movie Master of Disguise.</p>

<p>I hope that you ARE turtley enough and wish you much luck in your application process. </p>

<p>:-)</p>