Chance my son for CS in UMD for fall 2022

tsbna44
Tue, 07 Sep 2021 15:13:45 +0000

In general, where it’s offered and non-binding, you want to apply early. If it’s Early Decision (binding), then you don’t - unless you 100% know that school is your top choice and you 100% can afford it.

Many schools have early - both binding and non-binding.

Many only have binding (early decision) and then regular decision. So no early opportunity that’s not binding. Of course, you can still apply to those early but under the regular decision program. It’s a weight off to get the applications out early so you can focus on other things.

Some schools - like the UCs and the Florida publics (at least UF and FSU) have one time frame to apply by and that’s it.

In the case of UMD, they really have one timeframe to apply - their early deadline. They’ll let you apply after - but it’s not truly an option because few get in and you can’t get scholarships. I assume you asked because of the GPA - and wanting to have first semester grades seen.

Many schools ask you to send in your first semester transcript as a normal course - and others may defer you and ask you to send the transcript because they are on the fence about you.

Good luck to your son.