Chance Me Please? Unique Situation

Colleges & Universities University of Maryland - College Park
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<p>I am a Hispanic student. Applied as a Freshman. HOWEVER. I graduated high school last year. I attended West Point Prep School but dropped out because I hated it (I could have just waited it out but you dont get college credit during the prep year) so I left to attend a community college so i could get some credits. I applied to UMD as a priority freshman.</p>

<p>I had a 3.45 GPA, took 5 APs in high school, SAT of 1850, Captain of the varsity wrestling team, journalist, Student ambassador, play an instrument, tons of involvement in community (youth group, community service). </p>

<p>Also had to go through getting recomended by a Congressman to be allowed into West Point Prep. </p>

<p>Do you think this gap year will affect me getting accepted? :open_mouth: thanks.</p>

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<p>Also I submitted an essay explaining my weird situation and sent transcripts from when I was there. I had all B’s and an F in military science that my Officer gave me just because i was leaving. I contacted him to send a letter over so that he could explain that i didnt get an F because of lack of performance. He stopped contacting me… but i hope they just overlook it since then again, what is an “F” in Military Science at West Point Prep school to a civilian college like Maryland?? At least i hope</p>