Chances and question about admission??

Colleges & Universities University of Maryland - College Park
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<p>I have a…
3.17 unweighted
3.8 weighted
1600 SAT(retaking in the fall)
African American
In State
Taking 3 APs this school year
Academy of Finance Member
Intern with Coke(In South Africa during summers)
Born In Zimbabwe moved to America when I was 3
Worked at Party America for 1 years as Costume Manager and Cashier
Football for a year
Wrestled for a year
Member of Recycling Club
Plan on majoring in Finance</p>

<p>UMD is my dream school, what do you think are my chances and would it help if i majored in something not as popular as finance and then transfered to finance if accepted? Thanks</p>

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<p>you should be in man, not gonna lie your sats are low but your experiences are strong and add to the diversity of the school…good luck</p>

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<p>Really need to work on your SATs…consider a tutor (a classmate who has done well on SATs may also be able to give you tips for preparing). (or look up Xiggi’s method here on cc).</p>

<p>You’ve already got a good chance, and your background gives you a good boost. However, UMD is pretty #'s driven, and higher SAT scores would open more opportunities for you.</p>

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<p>Not likely to get in the Business school with your SAT scores.</p>

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<p>Only way to get in is to apply.</p>

<p>IMHO you are on the fringe…moving at 3 and spending your entire academic life in the states does not negate the SAT…moving at 12, would be different.</p>

<p>Sorry, if it upsets you, but only a few days ago someone posted the avg gpa was 3.9+, you never want to be below the avg. I would still submit that internship with Coke is a feather in your cap, and use it for your essay</p>

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<p>Are you in-state? I got in with 3.24 GPA and 1600 SAT last year. I didn’t have much extra-curim either. However, they deferred my admission to spring semester 2010 though.</p>

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<p>3.6, and that is weighted though</p>

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<p>something quick to add is that they review the applications major blind, meaning when you apply, you are first reviewed for admission to the University, and after that, then they’ll send your application to Smith school. So it doesn’t matter if you put finance or not, that won’t affect your app to the school, if you don’t get finance, you’ll just be admitted as undecided.</p>