<p>Thanks, maryversity. I think DS is in good shape. Will be applying in the Fall. We were really impressed with the engineering presentation. The biggest downside for my DS is the size of UMDCP. Once you’re in the engineering school, does it really make it seem smaller? This is, by far, the largest school he will be applying to.</p>
<p>So as not to completely derail this thread, I really want to emphasize to the OP to get those test scores up. My DD applied to UMD (not engineering) with a 26 ACT (27 if they superscore - not sure if they do) and got deferred (accepted to Freshman Connection). That was two years ago. We are OOS - I think you are in-state. I would think you’d get the edge, but I still think it’s so competitive…</p>