[MZTwin]

Hello All,

I applied for the Fall 2008 Semester and just found out I got in . My transfer GPA was a 3.78. I had a 4.0 Science GPA and all A's except a B in Nutrition, English 101 (4 yrs ago), and a C in Precalculus (4 yrs ago). Also I got an 89% on the NET, which put me in the 97th percentile. But grades aren't everything because I've heard most people's grades are pretty good (3.5 and up). I also got excellent recommendations from my Gen Chem I, A&P I, and A&P II professors.

I think everyone should get the study guide for the NET because the test is pretty close to it, however the test is a little harder. The math portion of the test isn't complicated but it is tedious, especially since you don't use a calculator so everything must be done on scrap paper. The hardest part is the Math because of the time( 30 mins for 30 questions). If you can't do each problem in 60 seconds then you won't finish that part on time. Don't underestimate the amount of time long division takes. For example, 4365/239 or 789/3.5 . Do the practice test and time yourself.

-MZTwin

[clhRN2b2010]

Thanks for the advice! I plan on practicing quite a bit for the NET.

It's been so long since I have been in college the first time (15 years) and I have only had two professors for retaking science pre req's. They both are giving me letters, but I was wondering if perhaps I should include a personal reference also. Maybe the director of an organization that I have done a fair amount of volunteer work over the years? I may ask at the admissions info session what they would like to see.

[clhRN2b2010]

One question specifically re: the NET.

One of the study guides I saw had a lot of Algebra. You know, if X=a/23-17C, then c= ?

Would you say it had a majority of general Math(Mult/Division/fraction/percentages) or more Algebra? Just wondering what I should be practicing.

[shamus]

eri has a practice test you could take for about 10 bucs I think. I would advise you to purchase the review book. The math is pretty basic, I only got the .01 X .01 one wrong. I had a mental lapse for some reason. The reading comprehension was the tougher portion, I finished just at the bell.

[MZTwin]

clhRN2b2010,

There is more general math on the NET. The algebra part came at the end of the math. It was just basic algebra, like what you posted. In fact, for me the algebra was the easiest and the fraction/percent/decimal conversion stuff took me longer. They will ask stuff like "7 3/4 is 25% of what number" or "Convert 128/25 to a decimal" Definitely the hardest part is the first 2 sections (MATH and then Science Reading Comprehension). As the test progresses you get more breathing room, as far as time, to answer the questions. As I said it's not necessarily "hard" but the time definitely made it stressful and like a race.

As far as your recommendation letters go, I would go ahead and submit the personal reference in addition to the academic ones. They will accept more than the two required and read them all. But don't submit too many. Amanda said to make sure to pick people who will sing your praises.

MZTwin

[lonestar88]

i honestly don't think anyone should waste extra money to buy the study guide for the exam. it's not as bad as everyone initially thinks. I just used the free study guide UMB recommends http://studyguidezone.com/pdfs/netteststudyguide.pdf

and the math and reading questions are EXACTLY the same format. I found a lot of the math questions being almost identical. Also, it noted that there will be 60 questions for the math portion... our answer sheets had room for 60 but there were only 30 questions all together.

[Bee76]

Hi everybody,
I don't post on here too much, but I just got my acceptance letter from UMD-baltimore for fall 08 today ! I logged on hoping to find some info about their program and I noticed this thread. I have about a 3.68 GPA overall I believe. I had to transfer last fall because my hubby is in the army and we got stationed in MD, and I enrolled in AACC. Anyhow, when I attempted to combine the GPA from my first school and the semester at AACC 3.68 is what I came up with. I have a 3.5 science gpa, and I got a composite score of 84% on the NET. The reading bought the score down because I got a 93 on the math, which surprised me because it's not my best subject, and I got a 75 on the reading comp. I let myself get hung up on 1 question and ran out of time, big mistake. I ended up having to guess on the last 6 questions.

I didn't think I had much of a chance because I have also heard that the only people who get in have 4.0's, and I did o.k. on the NET but I knew I could have done better, but I didn't have time to retake it before the deadline. I'm not sure I would have gone through all that again for a few more points anyway. I did work hard on my essay and maybe that's what did it for me, or maybe I just got lucky and applied with a group that didn't have many 4.0's in it.

At the information session I attended in January they did say they were trying to move away from strictly going for the highest gpa and instead were trying to look at the whole application and gpa was just one part of it. I didn't really believe it at the time though lol. I just figured I'd apply and see what happens.

UMD was my first choice so I'm very excited, and I still can't believe it.
chlRN2b2010, I applied to AACC's program too. I don't know when they make their decision's, but I'm anxious to hear from them too.

[clhRN2b2010]

Congrat's! AACC should be making decisions soon after Spring grades are in. Their orientation is scheduled for June 13th, so I would guess by the end of May?

It's great to hear your story. I am glad to hear that they may be looking at the whole package now. I was impressed with JHU for that very reason but just couldn't go there financially.

[lonestar88]

I GOT INNNN!!!!
I've been checking online everyday for the past 2 weeks! IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY! UMB's 2010 =)

[clhRN2b2010]

Awesome! Now you can enjoy your summer!