Choosing an Honors College at UMD College Park

[NoVaRat]

@momsearcheng

My DC got into UMD Honors (GPA 3.9999 unweigheted, 4.65 or more weighted) - not her first choice but fine.
DC wrote essay as required to get to dorms - LLP.
They gave DC 5th choice - University Honors!
DC is in tears. It sounds that we are going to skip dorms all together if will chose UMD at all.
What is wrong with UMD?
They do not want good students?
What should we do to move her to any LLP but not University Honors. Give a student 5th choice out a 5 possible programs is ridiculous.

I don’t see the issue here. University Honors seems like a solid program. It’s the most flexible LLP, and they’re going to have the newest dorms in the 2021-2022 school year.

I think you’re placing a little too much emphasis on whatever LLP your daughter applied to. UMD is a fine school; your daughter is not entitled to anything. Frankly, your entire post is a bit off-putting. Thousands of applicants would love to be in her position.