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July 11, 2008 at 5:03 pm
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July 11, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Thanks for the comment above, we’ll be responding directing to the email address you provided. To others who also have questions, feel free to leave comments on the blog or contact the admissions office. Thanks!
August 23, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Hello and Good afternoon.
(To Mr. Josh Lubben):
Thanks for this blog. I appreciate the opportunity to ask questions of UMBC Admissions Counselors directly, so here is my question:
I live in Mitchellville, MD. in Prince george’s County. I am a high school senior (ok, not quite yet but I will be a high school senior in two days when school year begins, smile). I intend to apply to UMBC to studu mechanical Engineering.
If one applies for early Action and one gets admitted, great! But if one do not get admitted via UMBC Early Action, what are the chances that if one then applies for Regular Admission, one will be considered favorably?
(Ok, you may substitute “I” for “one” o the above). The “I” is me, of course.
Thank you.
Kwesio Andoh
CHFHS Class of 2009
jyandoh@yahoo.com
8/23/08
2:32pm EST
August 25, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Thanks for the comment, Kwesio. If a student applied for our Early Action deadline (Nov. 1st) and they are not admitted, they are automatically reconsidered during the Regular Decision application period (deadline for RD is Feb. 1st). EA is more competitive but a student would not need to reapply to be reconsidered during the RD period.
September 23, 2008 at 2:00 am
Hi and Good Evening!
I had a question about early admissions too.
I am taking the a second SAT in november and I was wondering if I could apply for early admission and send in my second SAT scores in mid-November or do I need to wait until I have my scores in order to apply?
Thank You,
Noelle M.
September 23, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Hi Noelle- Students who apply for the Early Action period must have all credentials (including SAT scores) submitted by the November 1 deadline. If we deem it necessary we will wait for SAT scores from tests that are taken after the November 1 deadline, however you must have scores to submit in order to apply for the EA period.
October 28, 2008 at 9:34 pm
I am applying early action to UMBC. But, I am wondering if the application has to arrive by November 1st to the school, or if has to be postmarked by November 1st. Also, I have a fee waiver that was given to me, based on financial aid, by my counselor . Can I just stick it in my envelope, along with my application that I am going to mail? What if I decide to apply online; then how can I use the waiver?
October 29, 2008 at 12:30 am
For Josh Lubben,
I have a question about early action.
UMCP has a “priority” application process broken into two parts: one deadline Nov 1st (demographic info) and the second Dec 1st (essay, transcripts,…). For UMBC’s Early Action application the deadline is Nov 1st only. Does this mean that UMBC needs all the application materials by Nov 1st, including the essay, transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.?
Thanks
October 29, 2008 at 12:53 am
Hi Neha– If you are applying for the Early Action deadline your application must be postmarked by November 1st, along with all of your required credentials. Also, because of the type of fee waiver it sounds like you have you must complete the paper application. Please let me know if you have more questions. Thanks!
October 29, 2008 at 12:56 am
Hi Justin– The Early Action deadline at UMBC requires that students submit their application and all required materials by November 1st. You must have all your materials, including transcripts, SAT scores, etc., at least postmarked by November 1st.
October 29, 2008 at 1:48 am
So, I just found out that I can’t submit a fee waiver. Instead, counselor has to write a letter for me, stating my financial status. If I am applying online, then how can I submit this letter. Will the online application let me submit my application without the fee?
Also, I still have the question about the deadline. Does the application need to be postmarked by November 1, or does it need to arrive at UMBC by November 1?
November 1, 2008 at 1:09 am
I am applying using the online application. Does it need to be submitted before Nov. 1 or could I submit it on Nov. 1 for Early action to be possible?
November 1, 2008 at 6:30 pm
I took a class at a community college close by and I would like to transfer the credits I receive to UMBC. How would I go about that?
Also I have AP credit from the tests that I took. Could I send UMBC a copy of the paper that I received from College Board that has my score on it?
November 2, 2008 at 1:38 am
I recently applied through the early action program and I was wondering, on average, how long it takes to receive a response from UMBC. Thanks!
November 3, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Hi Daniel- Sorry to not get back to you before Nov 1, but Early Action applications should be submitted no later than November 1. Applications sent through the mail should be postmarked by at least Nov 1.
November 3, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Hi Angela- If you wish to receive credits for a class you must submit an official transcript from the institution that you attended. Also, for AP tests you must submit OFFICIAL scores. We cannot accept a copy of the score report you received. You can wait to submit your AP scores until after you have received your admissions decision.
November 3, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Hi Matt- Students who apply Early Action typically receive their decision letter around mid-December. This is assuming, of course, that we have received all the required credentials for an application to be considered complete.
November 4, 2008 at 5:27 am
Thanks for the quick response. I also have one more question though. If I sent in my early application online before the 1st but it wasn’t confirmed until after the 1st, did I still make the deadline?
November 4, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Hi Matt– If you submitted your online application before the November 1st deadline, and also had all of your other required materials at least postmarked by Nov 1, then you will be considered for our Early Action deadline. Thanks!
November 8, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Hello, I have a question about the application fee, after I submitted my online application it told me I didn’t have to pay. However, I am not a distinguished scholar or merit scholar. So I’m thinking I clicked (or didn’t click) something wrong. I’d be more than happy to send in the fee if you let me know how much it is, and to whom.
Thank you so much!!
November 10, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Hi Amber- You can send your fee in the form of a check to the address listed under our Contact section. Thanks!
November 13, 2008 at 3:08 pm
I see in the posts above that anyone who applied for spring admission by the November 1 deadline will not receive notice of admission/rejection until mid-December. Assuming someone is accepted, how does this effect registering for classes since registration begins next week? Should I go ahead and register for spring classes at the community college I’m currently attending so that I’m assured a place in the classes I want in the event I’m not accepted to UMBC? Thanks for your help.
November 13, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Hi Marianne- If you applied for the Spring 2009 semester by November 1st then you will probably hear back sooner than mid-December. The students who will be hearing back in mid-December are students who applied Early Action for the Fall 2009 semester. Applicants for the Spring 2009 semester will probably hear from us about 3-4 weeks after their application becomes complete.
November 14, 2008 at 2:46 am
Hi.
I know a counselor recommendation is required, but I was wondering how many teacher recommendations UMBC prefers to receive. I wanted to send in two, but I’m not sure.
November 17, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Hell Rmarie- For letters of recommendation we will accept up to two, and they can come from teachers or counselors. It is up to you who they come from, we do not have a preference, but please limit the number you send to two [we have a lot to read
]. Thanks!
November 21, 2008 at 8:21 am
Hi
I probably know the answer to this already, but in case I’m wrong I just want to know. I was thinking about applying for the Meyerhoff Scholarship Program but it requires a regular UMBC application. I just found out I was nominated. That means that UMBC’s admissions office needs to get everything including current transcripts by Dec. 1 even if the regular UMBC applications are due in Feb, right?
November 23, 2008 at 1:38 am
Okay great. I almost sent in 3. Thank you so much :]
November 24, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Hi BW- You are correct. You must submit your Undergraduate Application by the December 1 deadline. You can check out the following link for info on applying to the Meyerhoff program: http://www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/pdf/meyerhoff_app.pdf
November 25, 2008 at 5:07 am
Okay, thanks a lot. =]
November 25, 2008 at 5:19 am
Hi jlubben, I have another question.
I’m actually trying for a different scholarship now, the Linehan Artists Scholar. It requires two recommendations and UMBC suggests two as well. Should I be sending two to the admission’s office and another two to the financial office because Linehan has a form for teachers to fill out while UMBC in general doesn’t. If yes, then do the two recommendations for UMBC have to be the same as the ones for Linehan?
November 25, 2008 at 1:38 pm
Hi BW- If you have already sent letters of recommendation to the Admissions Office, and you feel those letters would suffice for the Linehan Scholarship, then you do not need to resend the letters to Financial Aid. However, please note that the Linehan program expects the letters to be “one from someone familiar with the student’s accomplishments in the arts and one from someone familiar with the student’s academic work.” If the letters that you sent do not fit this, then I would suggest getting recommendations specifically for Linehan. You can also check out the following link for info on applying to the Linehan program: http://www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/pdf/linehan_app.pdf
November 25, 2008 at 10:42 pm
Hi
Okay. Thank you very much!!!
Have a happy Thanksgiving!
December 2, 2008 at 3:09 am
Hey,
Hope everybody’s holidays were as awesome as mine. MR Lubben, I was just wanted to ask a “hypothetical” situation haha; If “my friend” denied his FAFSA grant earlier this year (not knowing he was going to be considering UMBC) but has come to fall in love with UMBC and changed his mind to attend here, then is it possible to recover that grant? Or will I..hmm I mean HE have to reapply for FAFSA. Thanks PS. It’s really cool that the staff get really involved like this
December 2, 2008 at 6:06 pm
Hi Ahmed- I’m not sure if I entirely understand your…I mean your friend’s…situation but if you are considering UMBC for the Spring 2009 semester, and want to know if it is possible to receive aid for that semester, then the answer is ‘yes,’ you can receive aid for just the Spring semester. You would need to make sure you include the UMBC code on your FAFSA, but you shouldn’t have to completely re-file. Info about financial aid packages then comes after a student is admitted.
December 3, 2008 at 2:53 am
Sweet, thats all I needed to hear. Thanks a bunch!
December 5, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Hi there. I’m probably being a bit paranoid about my application to UMBC, but I just wanted to ask about something you stated in an earlier post. I’m pretty sure I ended up sending four teacher recommendations instead of two. Will I be penalized for this or will you guys just read the first two to arrive?
December 5, 2008 at 6:29 pm
Hi Jared- Don’t worry, we won’t penalize anyone for sending more than two letters of recommendation. But we do ask students to limit the number they send to two. Thanks!
December 9, 2008 at 7:06 pm
If I’m applying for the Meyerhoff scholarship and the honors college, do I have to write the essays for the honors college application as well?
December 10, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Hi dhildy- If you are applying to both Meyerhoff and the Honors College you will be required to complete both applications and the essays for each application. However, students who are applying to any other of the 5 Scholars programs (CWIT, Sherman, Linehan, Humanities, Sondheim) will have the option on their Scholars application to mark that they want the Scholars application to also be used for the Honors College. The Meyerhoff program requires that you complete both apps though.
December 12, 2008 at 10:25 pm
hi. i applied for the fall 2009 by early action, but still didn’t get a mail from umbc. And i know that the college will send it by december 15th. If i’m not admitted to the collge, would you send a mail anyway or do i have to wait until next spring?
December 15, 2008 at 12:02 pm
hello aaabcc- Early Action applicants have not been sent notifications yet; you can expect to receive a decision letter by late-December. I believe Dec 15 is listed on CollegeBoard but that is a rough notification date, not an exact date. We will be sending our EA decision letters out soon and even students who are deferred to Regular Decision will receive a letter.
December 15, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Sorry for the delayed response, my internet has been down forever! I just wanted to say thanks for the info. This whole Q&A thing that you’re doing is very helpful and I know everyone appreciates it.
December 15, 2008 at 2:02 pm
We’re glad we can help, thanks for reading!
December 16, 2008 at 12:11 am
hello i have a question regarding the decision letter. Will the check my application Status be updated as soon as the decision is made? or our first option of knowing is only by the letter from umbc.
December 16, 2008 at 1:38 am
hello! I was just wondering if there was a specific reason as to why umbc is notifying early action candidates later than the date posted on collegeboard.com It is important to all of those prospective students to know whether or not they have been accepted, and it seems odd that the unversity should deny applications after november 1st, but fail to send out decisions by december 15. Is it possible to call-in and find out your decision?
December 16, 2008 at 5:29 am
Thank you for your response Lubben. Now i can wait without anxiety. Have a nice day
December 16, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Hi Khanh- We notify students of their admissions decision through the mail, you won’t be able to check your decision online.
December 16, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Hello Peter- The December 15 date listed on CollegeBoard is not an official date. UMBC only promises to notify students by late-December. Some of the information that CollegeBoard collects is at their discretion, and not official information listed by the university. We will be mailing our Early Action letters soon, and we do not give decisions over the phone. Thank you very much for your patience.
December 16, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Jlubben, late december is not an official date either. what do you mean by “soon”? Do you give online decisions to applicants who applied online? Did you receive more than the usual amount of applications this year for early action?
December 16, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Hi Peter- You are correct, late December is not an exact date. We notify all students of their decisions through the mail, and because we cannot guarantee a date by mail, we assure students that they will hear from us by the end of December. Again, sorry to keep you waiting, but we do receive thousands of applications per year, and I promise you we work hard to notify you as soon as we can.
December 16, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Hi, Mr. Lubben
I missed the early action application because I wasnt completely sure if I wanted to attend UMBC, but now that I am 100% sure that its the school for me, what are the chances that someone who applies with regular decision will get in?
Also, if your SAT scores aren’t up to par, what other factors will the university look at upon making a decision?
December 16, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Hi Ms. UMBC- When we review applications we take a variety of things into consideration. This includes a student’s academic record from high school (GPA, SATs or ACTs, strength of curriculum, trends in performance, grades in core courses, etc.), letters of recommendation, and essay. Our average GPA is about 3.6, average SAT is 1800 (all three sections), and our average ACT is 27. It is important to remember that these numbers are our averages, and we take many things into consideration when reviewing applications.
December 20, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Hello,
I have a quick question about the Early Action Application at the University. If I submitted my application by the Novemeber 1 Early Action deadline, and have not heard anything from the Admissions office yet, then, how can I check the status of my application?
Thank you.
December 23, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Hi Manprett- The Early Action decision letters were recently sent out to students. If your application was complete you can expect to receive a letter by the end of December. If you do not hear from us by that point please feel free to email our office.
January 6, 2009 at 10:33 pm
Does my counselor need to send a recommendation in addition to my transcript? If so, where can I find the form for the counselor rec/secondary school report, or is it the same as the teacher rec form?
Thank You
January 7, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Hi Sonia- Letters of recommendation can come from teachers or counselors, but we do not require that they come from each. It is your choice who the letters come from, but if your counselor would like to send a letter they can use the teacher recommendation form. http://www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/pdf/LetterOfRecommendation.pdf
January 9, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Hi,
Where can I find what AP and IB classes are recognized by UMBC? And what scores you need for you to get credit.
thanks.
January 9, 2009 at 9:30 pm
Hi Mary- If you are interested in seeing which AP and IB tests we accept, and what scores you need in order to get credit, I would suggest checking out our course catalog. The link can be found on our blog page but here it is as well: http://www.umbc.edu/catalog/
The information about AP and IB classes is in Appendix II, which I believe starts on page 375.
January 15, 2009 at 3:25 am
Hi, I had my fee waived but I can’t find my national merit certificate. Would honorable mention for Distinguished Scholar be sufficient or do you have to be a semi-finalist?
Also, do I need to send in a copy before the application deadline or can I send it in anytime?
January 15, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Hi Alice- If you received an Honorable Mention for the Maryland Distinguished Scholars program you are eligible for an application fee wavier. I would also suggest sending your certificate or letter at the time you submit your application. In other words it would be best to send it before the deadline. If the letter or certificate did come after the deadline we would still accept it, but getting those items to us sooner rather than later is best. Thanks!
January 17, 2009 at 8:43 pm
hi , when will regular decision leters be sent out?
it said by the end of JAn in the Deferred paper is that correct?
January 20, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Hi Khanh- We will be sending out letters for students who were deferred from Early Action quite soon, you can expect to receive it around early-to-mid February. Many students who applied Regular Decision will also receive their decision letters around mid-February.
January 21, 2009 at 10:03 pm
Hi,
I wanted to know if it is possible to find out the status of my application online?
January 21, 2009 at 11:27 pm
Hello,
In regards to scholarships, how are they given out? Are they primarily based on SAT scores or are they a combination of SAT scores and the students high school GPA? I am asking because I was deferred from the early action because I had mistakenly not included any letters of recommendation ( so I did not have all my my required credentials ), and I was curious to see if I was still in the running for any scholarships or not. Thanks!
January 22, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Hi Jessica- Students who apply for the Fall 2009 semester are sent an email about 2 weeks after they submit their application with directions on how to set up a MyUMBC self service account. This account allows you to check the status of your application, but you won’t be able to find out your admissions decision with the MyUMBC account. All decisions are sent through the mail.
January 22, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Hi Matt- Merit-based scholarships are based on a student’s overall academic record. This includes your GPA, SAT scores, trends in your academic performance, and the strength of your curriculum (we like to see a strong college prep curriculum). Also, just as a reminder, letters of recommendation are not required, but if you do send them please limit the number you sent to two. Thanks!
January 23, 2009 at 4:20 pm
Hello,
To be on the dean’s list what is the required GPA and the benefits? Thanks.
January 23, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Hi Julie- If students earn a semester grade point average of 3.75 or higher for a semester in which they are enrolled for at least 12 hours of graded credits (no P/F), they will have the notation of “Dean’s List” posted to the transcript for that semester. Essentially this notation recognizes the student’s hard work and achievement for that semester. Check out this link for other academic honors: http://www.umbc.edu/registrar/ug_policy.html
January 31, 2009 at 12:15 am
if i send in everything before the deadline but the school somehow got a misunderstanding and have not send in my transcript yet. is there anyway i can send it in overnight and still be considered for early? or deferred?
thanks
January 31, 2009 at 1:49 am
Around what time will we receive notification about the Scholars Programs? I know it’s still early but I applied to the Humanities Scholars Program and I just wanted an approximate date.
February 1, 2009 at 12:32 am
Hello,
I just got my admission letter into UMBC and in my admission packet i was told to print and mail an enrollment intent/deposit form which i can get through myUMBC account but when i checked my account i couldn’t find the form. Please can you tell me what to do. Thanks!!!
February 1, 2009 at 3:50 am
Hello,
I just got my letter today saying I was accepted into the college and I was wondering how long it usually took to receive information about any scholarships I have received/am eligible for. Thanks!
February 1, 2009 at 4:16 am
HI!
In December, I submitted my application along with my college and high school transcript to UMBC. But today I found out that UMBC did not receive my high school transcript (which i resent today). Does this mishap lower my chances of being accepted and will I still be considered for any scholarships since I applied in December?
Thanks
February 1, 2009 at 7:50 pm
Hi
I filled out a paper application for the university and I was wondering if the same email you mentioned above (To Jessica) will be sent out to paper applicants. Also, how long does it take for the paper application to be processed. I haved waited 5 weeks now and I havent received anything. Absolutely Nothing!!
February 2, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Hi Khanh Ma- If you submitted your application by our deadline and your transcripts come soon after the deadline we will still be able to consider your application. Please send all of your credentials as soon as possible. Thanks!
February 2, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Hi Martha- You would have to confirm with the Scholars programs individually but I believe most of the programs begin notifying students later in February and into March. In the mean time I would also suggesting completing the FAFSA, the UMBC deadline is February 14. Thanks!
February 2, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Hello Fope- Please make sure to read the directions carefully. You are asked to create an updated MyUMBC account before you can print out your enrollment deposit form. The MyUMBC account you used to check the status of your application is only a temporary account and you will not be able to use it to confirm your enrollment.
February 2, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Hi Matt- Merit-based scholarship offers are sent to students approximately 3-4 weeks after a student receives their admissions letter. The reason for the delay is that our Scholarships Office does not review applications until after the Admissions Office has made a decision. Thanks for your patience.
February 2, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Hi Jessica- If you need to resend your transcripts or other required materials it will not lower your chances of admission, we will still give your application a full review. You will also be considered for our merit-based scholarships. Thanks!
February 2, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Hi Ms. UMBC- The confirmation email I mentioned to Jessica is also sent to students who submitted a paper application (assuming you included a correct email address). There may be a bit more time before a paper application student receives that email (since it is hard to tell when the mail will get us your application) but if you applied 5 weeks ago I would suggest emailing admissions@umbc.edu and asking that we check the status of your application. Thanks!
February 5, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Hi, i got accepted to UMBC and now i want to find out how much money I can get from the univeristy. How do I sign up for the financial aid and how do I get the informations about my financial aid? (I already filled in the FAFSA form and its processed) Thank you
February 5, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Hi Da- Congrats on your admissions! I am also glad to hear you completed the FAFSA. A reminder to others as well that the FAFSA is due February 14th. Financial aid information is then sent to admitted students’ MyUMBC accounts, and you can expect that information toward March. Any specific financial aid questions can also be emailed to finaid@umbc.edu. Thanks!
February 14, 2009 at 12:44 am
Hi, I just got the email you sent me about checking my application status the other day ago. It says there that you have not received my high school transcript and my letters of recommendations yet. I have sent it on December 2008 even though I have just sent my application on February 1. Do I have to resend my transcript?
Thanks!
February 14, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Hi.
I wanted to know if they have student shadowing for students who have been accepted?
Jessica
February 15, 2009 at 2:54 am
As a transfer student, I am currently enrolled in classes for this semester at a community college and have been told that UMBC is awaiting the transcript of my current classes. Does this mean that my app is effectively put on hold until I finish this semester, or will they make a decision that relies on the grades I receive in May? I’m just trying to get a feel for whether I should be expecting a decision letter sometime in March, or not until June.
February 15, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Hi, I was wondering how important is it to take a full schedule your senior year of high school. If you take less than 8 periods, will it ruin my chances of ever getting accepted? What if I took hard classes ( AP’s, Honors, etc.)?
February 16, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Hi Hil- If you submitted your application around our February 1st deadline is most likely has not been fully processed due to the large volume of applications around that time. Please continue to check your status online and you are also welcome to email admissions@umbc.edu in about a week if it still shows that we have not received your transcripts.
February 16, 2009 at 7:29 pm
Hi Jessica- If you are interested in seeing what are campus is like as a student I would suggest our New Student Day in April. You will have the chance to meet current students and faculty and learn about the campus. If you have further questions about visiting campus you can also email our office at admissions@umbc.edu. Thanks!
February 16, 2009 at 7:32 pm
Hi Mech-y- As a transfer student you are eligible for admission if you have at least 14 transferable credits and a 2.5 cumulative GPA. If you are admissible at this time we won’t wait for your Spring grades, but if we need your Spring grades they will be added to your checklist. You can also contact us if you are unsure as to whether or not we need your grades.
February 16, 2009 at 7:35 pm
Hi Alex- We do like to see that students are continuing with a challenging schedule into their senior year. However, some students do not take as many classes and choose to fill that other time with productive activities such as work or volunteering. You will want to make sure that your senior year continues with a college preparatory curriculum and you will be meeting your graduation requirements.
February 17, 2009 at 6:28 pm
hello,
would you know if all regular decision letters have been sent out by now?
thanks!
February 17, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Hi Vin- We have not sent out all of our decision letters for students who applied for Regular Decision. We are reviewing applications and sending out letters on a weekly basis at this point. Most students can expect a decision letter about 3-4 weeks after their application becomes complete. Thanks!
February 17, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Hi, I recently registered for the campus tour and information session scheduled for February the twenty-seventh. I was just wondering what exactly the information session entailed.
I was also wondering whether an interview with an admissions counselor would be necessary or encouraged, and if so how I should go about scheduling one, preferably on the same day (the twenty-seventh of this month), if possible.
Thanks in advance for your help!
February 17, 2009 at 8:36 pm
Hi Brent- The information session will cover some basics about UMBC including how to apply, info about financial aid, student life, the Honors College, living on campus, and undergraduate research. Following the information session you will take an hour long walking tour of the campus.
Also, the Admissions Office does not conduct interviews. If you would like to speak with an Admissions Counselor when you visit UMBC you will have that chance, but we do not do interviews. Thanks!
February 17, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Thanks for answering my question so quickly. When you say “strong college preparatory curriculum,” what exactly does that entail? Are a lot of honors classes considered as that? Are 2 0r 3 AP classes considered strong? What if you took a lot of classes in your intended field to major in?
Please give me a ball-park range of what this entails.
February 17, 2009 at 11:37 pm
Hi Josh. I have a quick question. I am a transfer student and I have just applied online. I have completed 20 college level credits with a 3.7 gpa. By the end of this semester I will have completed 37 credits. Due to illness in high school I was unable to take an SAT. I am planning to send my transcript along with a schedule of my current classes and letter of recommendation. Will this be enough for them to make a decision?
February 18, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Hi Alex- A strong college prep curriculum doesn’t necessarily mean a student needs to be taking all Honors and AP classes. Essentially we like to see that students continue to take academic courses during their senior year (math, English, social sciences, languages, sciences, etc) and not just have a schedule full of electives.
February 18, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Hi Paul- We do require that transfer students with less than 30 credits send their high school transcripts and SAT and/or ACT scores. I would suggest including an explanation with your application as to why you were not able to take the SAT in high school, and then following up directly with our office. However, I cannot guarantee that we will be able to make a decision without waiting for you to earn over 30 credits. I don’t know when you graduated from high school but I do want to add that if you have been out of high school for more than 3 years we only require your high school and college transcripts. Thanks!
February 18, 2009 at 3:55 pm
I graduated from high school 2 years ago in 07. I was home schooled my junior and senior years due to epilepsy and the medications that I had to take. Who should write my explanation? (Me, high school counselor, my neurologist?) Also, I will have 37 college level credits by may 10th. In certain circumstances could they wait until the completion of this semester to make a decision?
February 18, 2009 at 3:59 pm
Hi Paul- The letter explaining your situation can come from you, and you can either mail it to our office or email it to us at admissions@umbc.edu. Also, we can certainly wait to make a decision on your application until we have your Spring 2009 grades. The final deadline for transfer students is May 31, so many transfer students submit grades in May.
February 18, 2009 at 5:26 pm
I took your advise… & I really appreciate you helping us all out.
February 24, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Thanks. Just one more.
How important are extracurriculars in the eyes of UMBC?
February 24, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Hi Alex- Extracurricular activities can add to a student’s application and can be a great chance to show us the things they are interested in, as well as any leadership opportunities. However, when the Admissions Committee is reviewing applications we are looking at your academic work more than anything. We use several items provided with your Undergrad application (such as transcripts, SATs, ACTs, etc.) to look at your overall academic record.
February 27, 2009 at 2:59 pm
I was just wondering if the college has sent out the scholarship letters yet.
Thanks!
February 27, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Hi Joe- Merit-based scholarship offers are sent to students approximately 3-4 weeks after they receive their decision letter. The Scholars programs that students applied for are notifying students around this time of year as well as conducting interviews. If you applied for a Scholars program and had questions you can contact that program directly. Thanks!
February 27, 2009 at 8:41 pm
What is the official date for the “Just For Juniors” chat? On UMBC’s chat homepage it says it is March 28th but on the chat log/schedule page it says it is March 11th?
Also, is there by any chance a chat for prospective students looking for a departmental scholarship ( for example, I’ve been looking into the humanities scholarship)?
February 27, 2009 at 8:48 pm
Hi Alex- The Just for Juniors online chat will take place on March 11 from 7-10pm. The Just for Juniors Visit Day held here at UMBC will be on March 28. Also, if you are interested in learning more about our Scholars Programs you are welcome to contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office. We will do our best to answer your questions, and if we cannot help you we will connect you with someone from the program itself. Thanks!
February 28, 2009 at 7:38 pm
when will we fine out if we got accepted to UMBC for the fall of 2009.Thank you.
March 2, 2009 at 4:40 am
Hi,
I was recently accepted into UMBC and plan to attend. I am entering as an undergrad so I have been given information about placement testing. Do you know if instead of placement tests for English and Crit. Reading if I could use my AP credits from high school instead? Thanks for any information.
March 3, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Hi Amira- Applicants typically receive a decision letter about 4-6 weeks after they apply, assuming that all required items were sent. Due to the large number of applications we received around our February 1st deadline, students who applied at that time will hear back from us closer to the 5-6 week mark. Thanks for your patience!
March 3, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Hi Shayma- All new incoming freshmen will need to take the placement exams because AP scores will not have been evaluated yet. You may end of receiving credit for your AP exam and not have to take either math or English, but at this time you should plan on taking the placement exams. Thanks!
March 4, 2009 at 8:23 pm
When does Freshman Orientation begin?
March 4, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Hi Lisa- Our Freshmen Orientation programs are held during the summer. Orientation information is available to admitted students through their MyUMBC student account. Thanks!
March 7, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Do you require the SAT subject tests? If so which ones should be taken?
March 8, 2009 at 8:34 pm
I am a non-traditional student, married with a family. I’ve been attending communtiy college part time and have 4.0 and will earn my AA by next spring. If I need to take a break from school due to family obligations before transfering to UMBC, how long is too long to be able to take advantage of special transfer programs and scholorships? If it’s longer than one or two years does that hurt my chances to transfer with aid?
March 9, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Hi Megan- The Undergraduate Admissions Office doesn’t require SAT subject tests are part of your application, so I don’t recommend taking them just for UMBC. However, if you take the subject tests for another university you are welcome to send them with your application, but not sending them won’t hurt you since we don’t require them.
March 9, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Hi Holly- If you choose to take time off before attending UMBC after you earn your AA it won’t have an negative affect on your admission. We understand that these sorts of obligations come up and we would review your application the same as if you were applying right after you graduated.
March 23, 2009 at 8:52 am
I am currently at the University of Maryland College Park as a studio art major and I am looking to transfer to UMBC for graphic design but my academic history at college isn’t the best. I have a 2.531 and 58 credits, I was just curious what my chances are…
March 23, 2009 at 1:23 pm
Hi Jessica- When we review transfer applications we typically like to see at least 14 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. If you are above 2.5, are in good academic standing at your previous institutions, and don’t have any severe downward trends, you will most likely be admissible as a transfer student. Thanks!
March 26, 2009 at 10:54 pm
Hello
I was told that I would be re-reviewed for scholarships after I sent in my updated SAT scores back in February, and I was wondering what the usual turnaround time was for students who do this.
Thanks!
March 27, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Hi Matt- I am not sure the turnaround time for applicants who are being re-reviewed for scholarships, but I would suggest contacting our Office of Scholarships at 410-455-3813 for more details. For an initial review of scholarships, most students are notified if they are being offered a scholarship about 4 weeks after they receive their admissions letter.
March 27, 2009 at 2:46 pm
I applied to UMBC for Fall 2009. I am transferring with an AA Degree. Is it possible for me to take a summer class at UMBC (such as a prereq course or foreign language class), or do I need to wait until the fall?
March 27, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Hi Lara- Admitted freshmen and transfer students for the Fall 2009 semester are allowed to take summer session courses before attending Orientation. If you want to take advantage of this option you would need to email admissions@umbc.edu letting us know you want to take summer classes and then we would be able to clear you to register. Please note, this option is available for admitted students who have submitted their enrollment deposit. Thanks!
March 29, 2009 at 4:19 pm
hi,
when does umbc notify admitted students about financial aid?
March 30, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Hi Vin- If you filed the FAFSA by/or very near our priority deadline of February 14 then most students’ financial aid information is available by mid-to-late March. To check on your financial aid information you will need to access your MyUMBC. All financial aid information will be available through MyUMBC, including any additional follow up paperwork a student might have. Thanks!
April 1, 2009 at 1:56 am
I have decided to attend UMBC. I am sending my enrollment form tomorrow. I tried to accept admission to UMBC online and was unable to do so. Does UMBC need to receive my enrollment via mail before I am able to accept on-line?
The information packet I received is unclear regarding this.
Thank you,
M
April 1, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Hi M- By sending in your enrollment deposit you will be confirming your acceptance to UMBC, even if you didn’t first confirm online. Congrats on your decision, we look forward to having you at UMBC! Make sure you also send your housing info if you plan to live on campus, and you can also sign up for orientation online. Thanks!
April 1, 2009 at 11:30 pm
Hi! I’m a transfer student who applied for the Fall of 2009. I was wondering about how long it takes for UMBC to mail off the decision letters, and if the admissions office also sends off rejection letters as well. I’m sorry if my question sounds silly; I really want to go here this fall and I’ve been anxious all week.
April 2, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Hi Jaz- The Admissions Office will notify a student of their admissions decision about 3 weeks after the application becomes complete (meaning we have received all required materials). There is also some initial processing time for the application, but most students will hear back from our office about 4 weeks after they submit an application. Thanks!
April 5, 2009 at 8:24 pm
Hi! I’m an admitted international student to UMBC for the fall semester of 2009. I have received both my acceptance letter and the packet of information, but not my campusID. Without this, I believe I cannot sign up for housing at the moment.
April 6, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Hi Xiaofei- If you have forgotten your MyUMBC campus ID please email the Admissions Office at admissions@umbc.edu. In your email please include your full name and date of birth for verification. Thanks!
April 6, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Hi and good afternoon
i live in west Africa,Nigeria.i just finished high school and prepairing to get into a university,for the love and passion i have for umbc,i will love to come there but i dnt know any thing about the credentials and i don’t know if my WAEC will be necessary since i am submitting my sat1 results.
Thanks lot and hope to hear from you soon.
April 6, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Hi Lebarty- For your question I would recommend emailing our office at admissions@umbc.edu. The details of applying as an international student are rather extensive and if you email our office we can connect you with one of our international counselors. Thanks!
April 6, 2009 at 6:39 pm
hello.I am an international student and i just got admitted to umbc. however i av not received my acceptance letter and my I-20. I would like to know when it will be sent to me.thanks
April 6, 2009 at 6:54 pm
Hi Steph- I believe you may have been in contact with our International Counselor, Michelle. She will be in contact with you soon regarding your decision letter and I-20, but feel free to send her an email if you have additional questions. Thanks!
April 8, 2009 at 7:24 pm
hello josh.i would like to know if umbc accepts the SAT report which is sent to students. if not,does it accept rush reporting of sat scores.
April 8, 2009 at 7:28 pm
Hi Steph- The Admissions Office does not accept the Student Score report. Official SAT scores need to be sent to UMBC through CollegeBoard. Thanks!
April 8, 2009 at 11:22 pm
Hi Josh,
I was wondering if applying early action is more competitive than regular decision?
Also do you look at one section of the SAT more than others as an admissions factor? For instance, if someone is really strong in writing but somewhat weak in math, will that look horribly bad? What if they are planning to major in something that has little to do with math? Basically, on the SAT do you prefer well-roundedness or strength in your field of study?
April 9, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Hi Alex- The Early Action decision period is more competitive than our Regular Decision period, but if a student applies Early Action, and they are not admitted, they are automatically deferred to Regular Decision.
Also, UMBC uses all three sections of the SAT. We will use your highest scores from your tests if you take the SAT more than once. We do like to see that a student’s scores are consistent across all three sections. Thanks!
April 13, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Hello Josh,
I was wondering how long it would take before I received an email with instructions on how to create a myUMBC account.
I applied in March, but sent in my transcript April 2. I would love to keep track of my application status through a myUMBC account.
Thanks for your time.
- Shelly
April 13, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Hi Shelly- Students are typically sent the email about creating their MyUMBC account a few weeks after they apply. There is a delay because it takes a bit of time for our office to process the application. If it has been over 3 weeks since you submitted your application please feel free to email admissions@umbc.edu and we can help you in checking the status of your application. Thanks!
April 16, 2009 at 2:41 pm
hello josh,
i have been admitted to both umbc and the honors college. however, my SAT scores are just been sent to the admissions office. will it still be possible for me to receive any scholarship. i sent an email to the scholarship office but they did not reply.thanks
April 20, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Hi Steph- If you have sent your SAT scores to the Admissions Office the Scholarships Office will have access to that information. At this point in the year I am not sure what offers are still being made for merit-based scholarships, but since you have been in touch with Michelle I would suggest emailing her, and she can then contact our Scholarships Office.
April 22, 2009 at 4:57 pm
I was admitted to UMBC March 30th as a transfer student and I was wondering when I will receive my financial packet in the mail? Also, will it include scholarship decisions?
April 25, 2009 at 3:15 pm
hello Josh
Iam an international student fronm Nigeria who wants to school in UMBC. Please can I have information regarding admissions, scholarships and loans for international students
thank you and Best Regards
April 29, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Hi Ene- For more information on applying to UMBC under a student visa I would suggest the following website: http://www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/apply_now/international.html. You may also find it helpful to email admissions@umbc.edu so our International Counselor can answer more of your questions. Thanks!
April 29, 2009 at 1:13 pm
Hi Lara- Sorry for the delay in response, I have been away from the office for a few weeks. To answer your question, financial aid packages are sent to a student’s MyUMBC account. The Office of Financial Aid does not send financial aid package information through the mail, you will find all of it through MyUMBC. If you have questions about your financial aid package you may contact our Office of Financial aid at 410.455.2387.
May 14, 2009 at 5:40 pm
hi I apllied for umbc in march .I never got any reply back yet. The transcript i send u ihad a 2.1 .Now my gpa has gone up to 2.5. I am not sure what should i do .should i send u guys my transcript that i have a 2.5 now. can u please infrom me if i got in or not. so i can register my classes .
May 14, 2009 at 7:27 pm
Hi Usama- I would recommend checking the status of your application using your MyUMBC account. You will be able to see if we are requesting any additional documents. We typically like to see at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA for transfer students so it is possible we are waiting for your Spring grades. Please also feel free to email admissions@umbc.edu with questions. Thanks!
May 16, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Tanks a lot for tell me about umbc account . I had no idea about it. I just send in my final transcript. I am also taking a summer class .I was wondering i get financial aid in my college so if i get accepted , would i still get aid for the fall semester
May 18, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Hi Usama- If you are interested in receiving financial aid from UMBC you must submit your FAFSA to our Office of Financial Aid. For more information about financial aid please see the following link: http://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/
May 18, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Thanks a lot Mr josh . Hopefully i will get accepted.
May 21, 2009 at 3:29 am
do i need a math credit to get accepted if i am tranfering
May 21, 2009 at 12:46 pm
Hi Usama- We don’t require that transfer students have taken a math course before transferring to UMBC. However, if you have not taken a math course at the 100-level or above at your previous institution you will be required to take a math placement exam at UMBC to determine the level of math class for which you can register.
May 21, 2009 at 2:54 pm
oh well i took the placement test in my college and i took one math class. I am eligible to take a college level math class like math 101 .I am goin to take it in fall if i dont get accepted in umbc .
May 28, 2009 at 3:59 am
hey i just checked my umbc status and it said i have been admitted. I accpeted it > and when i went back to my account it says its incomplete when a few hours ago it said i been admitted
May 28, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Hi Usama- If you would like to check the status of your application you can email admissions@umbc.edu. However, if your online status went from Admitted back to Complete it usually means that you have successfully accepted your admission. Thanks.
July 27, 2009 at 5:10 pm
Hey, I was just filling out the application for UMBC for 2010 Fall semester, but on the application the only option was Fall 2009. How long do you think it will be until the application for the Fall 2010 semester?
July 27, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Hi Anjali- The Fall 2010 application will be available online around mid-September to early October. If you would like to fill out the application sooner you can print and mail the PDF version of the application that is currently available. The application won’t change for the Fall 2010 semester, the essays will remain the same. Please let me know if you have additional questions. Thanks!
September 3, 2009 at 3:16 am
Hi, just wondering, does UMBC accept rush reporting of SAT scores?
September 3, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Hi Van- We can accept the SAT rush report from CollegeBoard. We simply need to receive your official SAT scores from CollegeBoard, we cannot accept the Student Copy of your scores. Let us know if you have additional questions. Thanks!
September 5, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Hi,
Does Umbc accept the Common Application?
September 8, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Hi Alex- UMBC does not participate in the Common Application program. We have our own application which you can complete online. Thanks!
September 14, 2009 at 8:09 pm
Do you know when the Fall 2010 application will be up?
September 14, 2009 at 8:31 pm
Hi Emily- The Fall 2010 application will be online pretty soon, within the next two weeks. You can get an early start on the essay by viewing the PDF version that is currently online. Thanks!
September 15, 2009 at 8:14 pm
Hi, I am trying to apply to umbc by going through the online application way, but there was a question on there that ask ” When do you plan on enrolling” the choices were online spring 2010, I am a highschool senior this year and I want to apply for Fall 2010.
September 15, 2009 at 8:15 pm
sorry i just read the answers above thanks though!
September 15, 2009 at 9:25 pm
No problem, Joyce. The application for Fall 2010 should be up soon and I will post an update once it has gone online. Thanks!
September 15, 2009 at 9:25 pm
I’ve been looking everywhere on the undergraduate admissions site for the secondary school report and cannot find it! Do you know where its located?
Thanks
September 15, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Hi Jamie- The Letter of Recommendation form for UMBC is at the following link: http://www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/pdf/LetterOfRecommendation.pdf. We will also accept the Common App report form, although we do not use the Common Application itself. Thanks!
October 5, 2009 at 9:59 pm
Hi,
I graduated from the university of maryland college park back in 2006 and I was interested in taking some undergraduate courses as a non-degree/un-matriculated student.
Do I have to go through a different application process?
Is there any academic criteria that I have to meet?
And finally are restrictions to the classes that I can take?
thanks in advance
October 6, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Hi Nigel- Please see the following link for information about applying as a Special/Non-Degree Seeking student: http://www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/apply_now/non_degree.html
October 6, 2009 at 10:49 pm
Hi,
Thanks for all the great info. I am filling out the form andd it is asking me about major, I want to do chem. eng. with bioengineering track,
Do I say Biochemical eng. or Chemical eng.?
No where on website I could find if biochemical eng is same as chem. eng. – bioengineering track.
Thanks
October 7, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Hi MG- You will want to mark down Chemical Engineering. For our Undergraduate programs we offer Chem, Computer and Mechanical Engr. You can pursue biochem engineering through the Chem Engr major and BioChem Engr is also offers as an accelerated Masters program. Thanks!
October 9, 2009 at 6:42 pm
I am student in Howard County and as i was filling out the UMBC Fall Application, there was required field that was not working. The Immigrant Status field did not have the Permanent Resident Pending value which is my current status. Can you please reply back with other alternativies with which i can solve this problem.
October 12, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Hi Ramana- If you do not have an option to select Pending Permanent Residency you may instead be able to put “Other.” If you do this please indicate elsewhere on your application that you are pending permanent residency. You can also opt to complete the paper application. Thanks.
October 15, 2009 at 8:04 pm
Hello!
On the myUMBC portal, it has a to do list and under it are listed honors essay and questions. I filled them out with my application online. It says “initiated”? What does that mean?
Thanks!
October 19, 2009 at 3:06 am
Hi Lyn- If an items shows as “Initiated” that means it has not been received. There is some processing time for application materials but if your items continue to show as Initiated you can contact the Admissions Office at 410-455-2292 to have us check on your application. Thanks!
October 18, 2009 at 10:24 pm
can we get a counselor recommendation for undergrad admission
October 19, 2009 at 3:07 am
Hi Aj- Recommendation letters can come from teachers or counselors. We do ask that you limit the number of recommendations you send to two. Thanks!
October 22, 2009 at 3:03 am
The October 10th SAT scores do not come out until the 29th. If I plan on using those scores for the Early Action admission will rush report work from college board?
October 22, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Hi there, I wasn’t quite sure where to post a question as my problem involves both undergraduate and graduate study.
I am applying to the clinical psy. PhD for the Fall Semestre 2010, but as I study International Relations in university (in Turkey) , I need to take some prerequisite courses to be qualified for any superior study.
My coursework will sum up to more than 18 hours per week; which I believe the legal limit for getting an F-1, as a non-degree student can I get an I-20 and a F-1 visa accordingly??
Thank you so much for your assistance
October 23, 2009 at 11:44 pm
Hi Hande- For an answer to your question I would ask that you contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 410-455-2292 or email admissions@umbc.edu since your situation is rather specific. You can ask to speak with one of our International Admissions Counselors. Thanks!
October 26, 2009 at 1:43 am
Hello again,
I am planning on applying to the Sondheim Scholars program and it specifies that i must submit two letter of recommendation. Can I simply re-submit the two letters I am using for regular admission or must I/can I submit two more?
Also, how strict is the essay length limit of 350 words? I may have slightly exceeded this length…
October 29, 2009 at 11:10 pm
Hi Alicia- You are welcome to use the same letters of recommendation for both your Undergraduate application and your Sondheim application if you would like to do so. With regards to your essay, you can exceed 350 words but do your best to stay close to the limit. Thanks!
October 26, 2009 at 3:13 am
Hello! I have two questions.
Will UMBC receive the October 10 SAT scores in time for the early action deadline?
And…
If I’m applying for early action and UMBC honors college, do I need to send an application to the honors college with the early action undergraduate admissions even though the deadline for it is January 15?
October 29, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Hi Van- Yes, the Admissions Office will accept October SAT scores for Early Action. We recommend including UMBC on your list of schools to have the scores sent to if you would like the scores considered for EA.
For the Honors College, you may submit your Honors application separately if you apply to UMBC during Early Action. That decision is up to you. Thanks!
October 29, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Haldo! Quick question – I tried to call the admissions office but, for whatever reason, it wouldn’t go through – how do I get my fee waived, as a National Merit Semifinalist? I have a copy of my letter, but I’m going to apply online. Do I mail it separately?
October 29, 2009 at 11:14 pm
Hi Natalie- If you answer that you are part of the National Merit Scholars program on your online application you won’t be prompted to pay the application fee. Following that you would simply need to mail a copy of your letter. Thanks!
October 30, 2009 at 3:09 am
I submitted my application to UMBC today and I indicated that I was a Maryland Distinguished Scholar Honorable Mention student. But I think I lost my letter indicating that I got into the scholars program…I know that if I don’t have the proof I would have to pay the $50 fee. How can I pay for it online? I can’t pay it by mail because the deadline is in a couple of days…
Thanks!
November 2, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Hi Maria- If you cannot provide proof of being part of the Maryland Distinguished Scholars program you mail a check to the Admissions Office. You may also want to contact MDS to see if they can provide you with a copy of your letter. Thanks!
October 31, 2009 at 2:52 am
Hi Josh- The application asks that one provides a “list and description of recent activities.” Can this be in actual “list” form, or in an essay format?
Thanks in advance!
November 2, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Hi Alicia- A list will work just fine. If you need to elaborate on anything you can do so. Thanks!
November 2, 2009 at 7:31 pm
One more question-
Did the letters of recommendation have to be postmarked by Nov. 1?
I heard from a student that it was possible to email them, if approved by an admission’s rep. Is this correct?
Thanks again, Alicia
November 2, 2009 at 8:22 pm
Hi Alicia- Letters of recommendation are not required and therefore did not need to be postmarked by Nov 1. If you send letters of recommendation we ask that you mail them to our office, and please limit the number of letters you send to two. Thanks!
November 8, 2009 at 3:15 am
Hello, UMBC admissions! I am a current junior at Notre Dame Preparatory School and I was wondering if there are any visit days in the spring of 2010 on the weekends.
November 9, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Hi Maggie- Visit information can be found here: http://www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/experience/visit.html. It is not listed on the website yet but we also have a “Just for Juniors” visit day on March 27, 2010. Thanks!
November 10, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Hi I applied early action for fall 2010 and my application status says incomplete. The only thing in my “to do list” is a college transcript from my local community college. I have yet to receive my grades there so I am having them send my transcript after my grades are posted. Will this affect my chance at early action?
November 11, 2009 at 2:04 am
Hello,
I submitted an application for the Early Action period but my application status reads that the application is incomplete ( missing my transcript and letters of recommendation.) I had my both my transcript and letters mailed in early October. Should I be worried that they have still not arrived? Will their absence disqualify my application as an Early Action App?
November 11, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Hi Alicia- During this time of year there is about a 3 week processing period for applications and application materials due to the large volume of items we receive. You can continue to monitor the status of your application online and as long as your items were at least post-marked by November 1 then your application will be considered during the Early Action period. Thanks!