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@yellowstone14
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 • 2 years ago •
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Maryland RD advice

I wasn't able to apply to Maryland early action, and am applying regular decision.

I have a 3.75w/4.75 uw. 1470 SAT, and 34 ACT. I've been reading that Maryland is way more selective regular decision. I realize that the RD acceptance rate is way lower, can I do anything to increase my chances?

I also played soccer on a nationally ranked team for all 4 years of highschool (Traveling almost every week) , am a We The People constitutional law competition State Champ, and nationals finalist (4th), and coached a little kids team for my senior year.

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@Anonymous123
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 • 2 years ago

Hi @yellowstone14!

You have a very good chance of getting accepted based on your soccer achievements. To increase your chances, the best opportunity you have is through your application essays.

When it comes to essays, what you choose to write about is not as important as how you choose to write about it. If you're not sure about "how", there are plenty of resources available online and on YouTube. Just google "How to answer COLLEGE NAME prompts."

Hope this helps!

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