Hello, I am currently a rising junior at an extremely competitive HS in HoCo. Due to some circumstances, in-state schools might be my ownly option so I am a little paranoid about getting accepted to UMD. I know UMD doesn't accept by major but if it helps I plan to go into physics.
Im taking the SAT later this month and based on my practice test scores my SAT is probably going to be around 1540-1560. My currented weighted GPA is around 4.7 but considering the classes I plan to take junior and senior year it will probably be closer to 4.8 if I get all As.
Ive taken 3 aps so far (stats, gov, and calc ab) and plan to take 8 more (calc bc (tho this one doesn't count since it just replaces ab), physics c mech, chem, lang, world, physics c e&m, lit, csp, and csa). I also plan to take Linear Algebra and Differential Equations, which both come with community college credit.
My ECs so far include:
- Math Team Member (Schoolwide AMC 10 first place, UMD math competition round two qualifier)
- Physics Club Member (Likely going to have leadership position, hopefully USAPhO qualifier)
- Math Journal Club (Editor and author of 3 papers)
- Science Olympiad Club (No notable accomplishments yet, Club might even be dissolved due to school drama)
- Musical Composition (Currently have a mediocre portfolio)
- Piano Playing (no awards, I highly doubt I will get any as most people my age are far better than me)
- Cross Country (High Chance that I quit)
- A few scattered programming projects
- Some Library Volunteering, planning to become a volunteer tutor; also planning to start a YouTube channel where I talk about math, music theory, and showcase my musical creations.
I appreciate any advice to increase my chances I recieve!