I applied by the January deadline...

Colleges & Universities University of Maryland - College Park
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<p>For a while I had been considering UMCP a complete safety, but I’ve found that in the event that I am rejected from my EDII choice, UMCP is actually at the top of my list. Did I make a mistake by applying for the regular deadline? I’m aiming for animal sciences (pre-vet)~ is UMCP a good safety/match for me?</p>

<p>GPA UW: 3.82 All A range grades on transcript except for one B+ in freshman year.
School does not rank: Top 3% out of 722 students.
Most rigorous courseload (APs, Honors, etc), will have taken eight APs by the end of senior year, four of which are science-related. Also took elective courses in Advanced Zoology and Anatomy and Physiology.
SAT: M690 CR750 V730
SATII: (yuck) Chem 660 Math IC 650
Excellent recc’s from AP English and AP Chemistry teachers.
Excellent EC’s… lots of involvement in music-related activities (flute), marching band drum major, varsity golf and JV tennis, Robotics team (heavy involvement),varsity quiz bowl team, lots of other smaller clubs~ lots of involvement with horses/towards my career aspirations as a veterinarian. Community service.
I like my essays, so hopefully they will as well. I’m sending in a portfolio of some of my artwork, equine-related… a more artistic sketch, one of the muscular system, and a realistic shaded drawing.</p>

<p>Thanks! :)</p>

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<p>I cant comment on if its a match or safety…but will just say I know 2 people in the pre-vet program that are extremely happy. One turned down several top colleges for UMDCP because she said the program was simply better.
As far as the artwork…my D. was a national merit art scholar for MD and they told her NOT to send any artwork because it wouldnt get looked at. They said they recieve tons of work and they dont look at it.
So you may want to call first before you spend your time on that.
Good luck!</p>

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<p>Alright, thanks! :slight_smile: I really appreciate it. I’ll have to give them a call.</p>

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<p>instate? if so yes</p>

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<p>Out of state, which is why I was wondering whether or not I could consider UMaryland my top safety. Thanks though. :)</p>