What are my Chances of Getting In?

Colleges & Universities University of Maryland - College Park
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<p>Hello all,
Today’s was a very depressing one. I saw my SAT scores, and they were horrible. I got a 470 in CR and a 650 in Math. The CR score sucks, but I cannot help it. I am a US permanent resident, and my parents about 48k per year. I am in state, so i am eligible for instate tuition. Listed here are my co-curricular activities, accomplishments and achievements. UMD is my dream school. </p>

<p>EDUCATION:
Ryan International School C.B.S.E. Surat, Gujarat - 2010-2014
Barrie School, Silver Spring, MD - 2014-date
COURSES:
Calculus III Thermodynamics
Linear Algebra Electromagnetism & Modern Physics
Statistics & Probability Organic & Physical Chemistry<br>
Co-ordinate Geometry Creative Writing
Wave & Ray Optics Programming in C++
Courses that I am currently working on:<br>
Multivariable Calculus, Computational Geometry, AP Chemistry, AP Physics 2
SCIENCE PROJECTS:
Radio Controlled car 2011
Solar powered fan 2011
Railway signal engineering 2012
Building a calculator for the GSF 2013
Radio controlled Quad copter 2014
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  1. First position for demonstrating science projects 2011-12-13
  2. Second position in the district level swimming competition 2005, 2012
  3. Name mentioned in the list of class toppers 2006, 7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14
  4. Stood first in the debate competition held for 10th graders 2012
  5. Captained the soccer team for the school 2007, 2011
  6. Won the outstanding performance award from ASSET 2010
  7. Won the outstanding performance award in Maths and
    Science Olympiads by UNSW 2010
  8. Stood first in the elocution competition held for 9th graders 2011
  9. Represented the school for the West Zone chess 2010
    Championship
  10. Co-founder of the FRC Team Illusion 4464 2012
  11. Started the Engineering club at Barrie School 2014
    12.<br>
    AWARDS:
  12. Middle school science award – twice 2008/09
  13. High school Scientific Innovation Award 2012
  14. Bronze medal at Science Bowl Surat 2013
  15. Led the school for the quiz championship
    TAX YOUR BRAIN by NDTV 2013
  16. Represented the city of Surat at the Indian
    Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar 2013
  17. Represented the state of Gujarat at the Indian 2014
    Institute of Technology, Kanpur
  18. Represented the school for the Limca Book
    Of National Records quiz 2012
  19. Represented the school for the Derek O’ Brian
    Sponsored Vodafone’s Faster Smarter Better
    Challenge 2012/13
  20. Captain of the RIS Science Bowl 2013
  21. Chaired the school council member selection committee 2011/12
  22. Sent by the school to the Model United Nations World
    Conference – Delhi 2012
  23. Selected for the Young Journalists program by the
    School 2011
  24. Elected the President of the school council 2013
    VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES:
  25. Volunteered for the Maggi mini marathon held in Surat 2011/12
    and sponsored by Nestle
  26. Volunteered for a drive to the Leprosy Colony in order 2011
    to give them supplies of food and medicines
  27. Volunteered to help the homeless people by 2010
    providing them food and shelter
  28. Volunteered at the Magnolia Elementary School to
    help children with robotics 2014
  29. Volunteered at the UMD Maryland Day Festival 2014
  30. Volunteered at the USA S&E Expo 2014
  31. Volunteered at the Siva Vishnu Temple 2014</p>

<p>Will I get into UMD? PLEASE REPLY TRUTHFULLY. </p>

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<p>Your extracurriculars and course load are very impressive, however, given the advanced level of math and science classes that you have taken, I would have expected an even higher Math SAT score (not that 650 is terrible). Your CR SAT score is the real problem here though. I would think that you would have to raise it by at least 100-150 points. Maryland is very data driven and you will be competing against students with much higher scores. I assume you are a senior in high school so you may not have the ability to submit recent scores if they are higher. I think you have a 50/50 chance of getting in as is, and at the very least could get in under the freshman connection program. </p>

<p>Have you considered UMBC? Your interest in math / science would be a real asset and the school has really grown in reputation over the past 10 years or so. </p>

<p>Good luck to you wherever you end up going.</p>

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<p>DavidHopkins, I personally was expecting to nail the math section on the SAT. But, I fell sick and was unable to concentrate properly while giving the test, and ended up having these terrible scores. Thank you for your reply. But, do you think there is not a good chance for me to be admitted to the fall of 2015 term? Thank you again</p>

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<p>Ask your admissions rep.</p>

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<p>If you had an off test day you could always retake it. Since you’re only shooting for admissions and not honors/scholarships, I personally would just go for regular decision. IMO, if you believe you can get a SAT score jump of a few hundred points, it would greatly outweigh the disadvantage of doing RD over EA. Also, even if you’ve done EA and get deferred, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to take the SAT now so that you have better scores to ready to send.</p>

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<p>Matt486, thank you for the reply. No, I am not shooting for scholarships or the honors program, but I will be happy if I get inducted. I thought that applying before the priority deadline might increase my chances of getting accepted.BTW I am taking it again this weekend.</p>

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<p>Come on guys, 500+ views and no more comments? Help me out guys </p>

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<p>Your 470 in CR is really going to hurt you. Your course load and accomplishments are very impressive. You should consider UMBC as a backup. I hope everything works out for you.</p>