FWIW, notification dates from several years ago

terpmom7
Thu, 15 Jan 2015 22:00:54 +0000

@maryversity‌, as always you’ve given great info and have been very thorough. The only thing I can think of to add is that for those who aren’t admitted directly to Smith, the business school, the transfer process is different from Clark. Completing the gateway courses alone won’t get you admitted to Smith. It is the most competitive school at UMD. Even though the SAT scores are about 30 points higher on average for engineering direct admits, Smith is harder to get in because of the limited number of seats available. Therefore transferring is also more difficult. Having a high GPA is critical for getting in. You are only allowed to apply to transfer to Smith one time. You can specify on your transfer application that you would be open to accepting a spot at the Shady Grove campus if you are denied a spot in College Park. There are only four business majors available at Shady Grove, accounting, management with a specialization in entrepreneurship, international business, and marketing. Acceptance to Shady Grove is competitive too,but easier than CP. Having a backup major in mind is wise if trying for Smith. Many people choose Economics. The econ dept is very well respected and is not a part of the business school. It is located in BSOS, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences.
For those who get directly admitted to Smith, congratulations! It is an incredible school. The opportunities are endless. If anyone has any questions about Smith, I would be happy to try and help answer them. For anything else, maryversity is the person to ask! She is a wealth of knowledge for all things UMD!
Good luck to all of you!