Applying to UMD and want to know what I can do to better my chances
So im applying to umd this fall as a transfer applicant doing regular decision. Before the deadline of june 1st, I wanna know what I can do to better my application while also being realistic about my chances of being admitted. For starters, my college gpa is pretty low. My college gpa is a 2.67 and i've only completed 27 in house credits from a 4 year college. I do have 12 credit transfers from AP so technically i have 39 credits but since i have less than 30 in house, umd also looks at my highschool grades. My highschool grades arent that bad tbh. I had a 3.8 gpa and i went to a competitive magnet highschool in dc. Some things that kind of stand out in my application is that I work in healthcare, I have alot of involvement in community service, Im hoping to get a rec letter from my nurse supervisor, I have a couple awards, and essay outlines why in particular I want to transfer to umd. The part of my application that is really hurting me up is my gpa bc I know other students usually have 3's and higher. Im well aware of my low gpa which is why i applied to umd least competitive program (l&s) but I truly want to eventually do their nursing pathway since I already work in healthcare.
Im hoping that umd reviews my application in its entirety but Im also realistic that gpa is a huge determining factors. Im curious if anyone knows any tips to make myself stand out more and or if you had a similar situation and what was umd's admission decision.