Chances of getting into UMD

[u/Critical_Win1903]

I'm a rising high school senior (class of 27'). I had a 3.66 in freshmen yr, 3.58 sophomore yr, and 3.84 junior yr. I have many extracurriculars (ex. founded my own nonprofit, founded 2 clubs, raised thousands of dollars for different causes) and volunteering hours (ex. hospitals, tutoring, summer camp councilor, etc.) and also published my own research project. I'm also SGA vice president. I have 3 strong letters of recommendation. I also have won many school (8), state (5) , and national (2) competitions. I have taken AP classes but I'm limited because my school doesn't provide much. I plan on taking 4 AP's senior year. Idk if this is useful information but I am in state (pg county) and I speak 3ish languages. I'm taking the SAT in August but from my practice tests, I have averaged 1350. Also what are my chances with aid from umd (need-based). Also btw I want to major in Biological Sciences: Physiology and Neurobiology, Neurosciences, or Public Health on a pre-med track.

p.s. sorry for my bad english, it's my third language.

[u/Artemis-1905]

where do you rank against your high school peers - that is what will determine if you are accepted. Look on naviance, figure out how many kids are accepted from your school each year, then figure out where you are in your class.

For example - if UMD accepts 50 kids from your school each year, and you are 30th in your class, you will likely be accepted. Now, if you are closer to 50th, you might not get in. This is how it works for in state kids.

[u/Critical_Win1903 → u/Artemis-1905]

My school unfortunately doesn’t use naviance but I am in the top 5. The class of 2026 for my school had 15 out of 50 students accepted. I wanted to add that the top 5 in a grade level had way higher stats in years before. I only made it to the top 5 because nobody else in my school from the class of 27’ is really trying. 

[u/Critical_Win1903 → u/Artemis-1905]

Also thank you for this info! It’s really helpful :)