UMBC vs UMD-CP

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Hello ! Recently I have been accepted into both UMBC and UMD for the class of 2023.
For UMBC, I have been accepted into the biology program with a merit scholarship ($9,000/yr). For UMD, on the other hand, I have gotten into the spring semester / freshman connection along with letters of sciences ( LEP’s didn’t accept me, which is extremely depressing for me). This seems like so much of a hassle, although I would love to go to UMD - it has always been one of my top choices, and I was deadset on attending. :frowning:
Summed up, I got a 1460 on the SATs & my gpa was a 4.2W. I’m sure my fairly low stats put me in such a position.

So, if anyone could answer a few questions, I’d truly be so grateful for your inputs!
First - which would be a wiser choice, although UMBC seems smarter all in all, UMD seems to be a more reputable school. Is getting through freshman connections and letters and sciences worth it ?

Also, would it be possible to change my intended major for UMD to be reconsidered from the LTSC?

Lastly- what would one have to do for an offer to be rescinded?

Once again, thank you so very much :slight_smile:

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Two different schools. I’d go to UM-CP, but it’s up to you. What are you looking for? Sports, campus life, cost?

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Freshman Connection will allow you to start college in the Fall and you will be eligible for an internal transfer to Biology.

https://lep.umd.edu/cmns-lep.pdf

FC is a first-come/first serve program

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Is that $9000 each year, or $9000/4 for $2250 each year? How useful would that UMBC $9000 merit scholarship be to you and your family? What are the requirements for maintaining it each year? Run the numbers for both places here: http://www.finaid.org/calculators/awardletter.phtml

If you were my kid, I would tell you to follow the love. UMBC offered you direct admission for your major, and a scholarship that is more than just pocket change. Go visit again. Talk with the students and faculty in the department. If you would be a commuting student, try the commute. See what you think.