<p>The fact is this economy makes it harder and harder to get in. High scoring IS students may be forced to go IS over private, and UMD has a 75/25 ratio.</p>
<p>OOS students love UMDCP, thus if they can afford it they will apply as at least a safety. Again more applicants, for fewer spots.</p>
<p>The fact is UMDCP is notorious for very few acceptances re:RD. You basically are getting in if there were a ton of EA’s that declined very early…higher than they expected statistically.</p>