<p>I highly doubt that I will be accepted into UMD. I do have a 3.8 GPA, but I wasn’t enrolled in the most challenging courses (completely against my power at my school). My other stats are a 920/1600 or 1430/2400 SAT, and a 180/325 cumulative class rank. I do have many positive subjective stats, but they just won’t outweigh the sub-par objective ones. If I don’t get into Maryland, what I plan to do is enroll in a community college. If you’ve ever heard of Bethlehem Community College, that’s where I’m looking at. I think it would be very beneficial for three reasons. First of all, I would have the opportunity to attain higher stats. Secondly, with my GPA I would be accepted into their honors program. And finally, as my name indicates, I aspire to be a doctor, so this will be a great cost saving measure. If I do well there, I can transfer to Maryland, where good times, a great education, and a FREE apartment will await me! So how competitive is transfer admission at UMD? Will they need my high school stuff? Do you think my backup plan is a good one? Thanks everyone!</p>
<p>With transfers, they weigh most heavily on your CC grades (the higher the better, of course!)…seems like they “forgive” your high school immature self if you’ve shown you can turn yourself around. It sounds like a great plan B if you don’t get admitted.</p>
<p>Just something to think about. </p>
<p>Are you someone who doesn’t test well? I have heard the MCAT is a heavy factor in med school admissions so I would try to take some classes to improve my test taking abilities if I were you.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>