<p>“So, if you have close to/slightly below 1400 on SAT (CR +M only) or around 31 or better on ACT, my personal opinion (as a parent) is that you have a strong chance of getting merit money…no guarantees of course…”</p>
<p>No guarantees at all. My DD and one of her close friends, whose scores were in the top 25% were offered absolutely nothing by UMD. But as @maryve said, you will have a strong chance if your scores are high.</p>
<p>Maryland does have a beautiful campus.</p>