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Frostburg State University - The Chronicle of Higher Education

FSU offers 43 undergraduate majors and two engineering majors (in conjunction with the University of Maryland, College Park) through its three colleges: the College of Business, the College of Education and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

City College denies Gwynn Park in 2A final - Maryland Community Newspapers Online

The Gwynn Park High School boys' basketball team's dream of winning a Class 2A state championship came to a disappointing end on Saturday night. The Yellow Jackets lost 56-45 to Baltimore's City College at the University of Maryland, College Park's ...

Sweet 16 or bust for Terps - Delmarva Now

COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- University of Maryland men's basketball guard Eric Hayes said tonight's NCAA tournament first-round game against Houston is the only situation in which he'd ever make the roughly 2,500-mile journey out to Spokane, Wash. Forward ...

Real TV, real opportunity - Maryland Community Newspapers Online

Tyser Teaching Fellow with the University of Maryland, College Park. "People are in the right frame of mind to receive the information," said Boyd, who teaches marketing. DiPasquale's Marketplace got a double dose of exposure when Food Network ...

Decatur Middle School Hosts History Day Competition - The Dispatch

Winners at the Maryland History Day competition move on to National History Day at University of Maryland College Park in June. The theme of this year’s competition was “Innovation in History: Impact and Change .” Above, Emma Ditzel and Taylor ...

Maryland Terrapins : Maryland Terrapins News and Photos ... - Baltimore Sun

The Terrapin is the mascot for the University of Maryland at College Park athletic department. Regularly referred to as the Terps, Maryland sponsors 27 Division I varsity sports. The Terrapins mascot is Testudo the Turtle. The school colors are red ...

March 2010 Archives - PhysicsToday.org

The winning schools are: Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA; Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID; University of Maryland-College Park, College Park, MD; Mesa State College, Grand Junction, CO; Towson University, Towson, MD; Western Illinois ...

Howard Co. man charged in 3 sex assaults on Arundel ... - Baltimore Sun

On Friday, investigators from the University of Maryland, College Park provided a report and a photograph of a potential suspect based on a similar incident that took place in 2006 on that campus, in which Costa was charged. The Anne Arundel County ...

Several scholarships available at HCC - Public Opinion

... and Tyson Scholarship, which requires students earn minimum 3.8 GPAs, complete a minimum of 56 credits and pursue majors within Smith School of Business at University of Maryland, College Park. Application deadline is May 3. Applications are ...

Man charged with sexually assaulting college students - Maryland Gazette

Police arrested a Howard County man they said sexually assaulted at least three female students on the Anne Arundel Community College campus last week and at least one student at the University of Maryland, College Park Police are trying to determine ...

Open Question: I want to know what my chances are of getting into umd college park?

I go to a community college and plan on majoring in either electrical or computer engineering. I have a 3.48 gpa and for classes (key ones) I have taken : Calculus 1,2,and 3 Physics 1 and 2 Chm 1 Linear Algebra Intro to Engineering 2 Programming classes All of my base classes (english, social sciences, etc.)-------I checked and they all transfer I really dont have much in terms of extracurriculars outside of a government job (which is a student engineering position.) I plan on transfering to University of Maryland College Park. I sent my app. march 1st (priorty deadline), so what are my chances of getting in?If I went away for college I keep the job....The agreement with this position is basically I notify them when I can work and when I can't (even if I took a year off) and I get converted to permanant position when I graduate. more

Open Question: How are the frats at University of Maryland College Park?

I'm interested in transferring to college park and joining a frat. How are the frats there? Any insight from a current or former frat member would be great. Also, i am concerned about the hazing. Theres some stuff ill do but I've heard stories, which makes the whole frat idea unappealing. I go to Towson now, and the hazing is terrible. So how do college parks frat compare to the ones at Towson? thank you and God bless more

Open Question: Which of these schools are reaches, targets, or safeties?

Which of these schools are reaches, targets, or safeties? 1380/1600 SAT 2070/2400 SAT 3.4/4.0 GPA 4.0/5.0 GPA (7 AP Classes(Including Literature, Calculas, and Biology), around 15 honors classes) Over 100 volunteer Hours in addition to 75 extra Hospital Volunteering Hours Band with friends for 5 years(practice once a week) 2 jobs, 1 for a year and one for a summer National Honor Society for one year SCHOOLS... -University of Maryland(College Park) -Cornell -University of Michigan(Ann Arbor) -Boston University -Boston College -Johns Hopkins -NYU -Duke -Villanova I really appreciate any help, thanks! more

Open Question: Colleges more selective than University of Maryland, But less than Ivy Leagues?

Colleges more selective than University Maryland, But less than Ivy Leagues? What are some colleges that are More selective than University of Maryland(College Park), but easier than the Ivy League school and equivalents. Say something in the 1950-2100 SAT range and the 3.8-4.2(weighted) GPA. Because Maryland is my safety and Ivy Leagues are my reach but I dont have many target schools. I really would appreciate any responses ro suggestions. Thanks more

Open Question: Colleges more selective than University Maryland, But less than Ivy Leagues?

What are some colleges that are More selective than University of Maryland(College Park), but easier than the Ivy League school and equivalents. Say something in the 1950-2100 SAT range and the 3.8-4.2(weighted) GPA. Because Maryland is my safety and Ivy Leagues are my reach but I dont have many target schools. I really would appreciate any responses ro suggestions. ThanksIm interested in engineering and Pre-Med(which Duke, UVA, and Cornell have) more

Voting Question: Is it a good thing that my parents didn't beat me or punish me for doing average in school?

Currently I am a second year student at a lower ranked university. I have a 3.9 GPA and I have been accepted to Georgetown, Boston University, University of Connecticut, Georgia Tech, University of Georgia, and the University of Maryland: College Park as a transfer. I am waiting to hear from Columbia University, Cornell University and University of Pennsylvania soon. So thing is, I will be going to a better university. Now here is where the problem comes in. In high school I was the average student with average grades. I went to an academically difficult high school with not a lot of Asians (I am Asian) and the area I went to high school in (the county) in general was a very poor county and opportunities were tough to come by. Gang shootings and drug dealings were common everyday things, my parents had the money to move but they kept me at a competitive high school. Now I had many difficulties in life, learned English at the age of 12 and I had to deal with a lot of problems while in high school, people did not take kindly to Asians in the area I lived in and my grades also suffered. I graduated with a 3.6 GPA because I started out slow in high school, my parents did not discipline me and they said it is better that I make mistakes and learn from them. I did learn from them but the thing is that in a lot of Asian communities, the families actually discipline their kids and beat their kids for doing bad or below average in high school. Some of their kids end up with high GPAs, high SATs and they go off to some good colleges. I just want to know this though: Is it better that my parents didn't beat me and instead let me learn from my mistakes or would it have been better if they had beat me for doing average in high school? What happens to those kids whose parents beat them for getting bad grades? more

Resolved Question: Do things like ethnicity contribute to you getting accepted in a college or scholarships?

Im 25% mexican 25% chinese and 50% african american. Does this raise my chances of getting into colleges like Barnard or University of Maryland College park? Also what race do I put when applying since im all 3? or do i choose? My gpa is only a 3.3 unweighted, although my essay and sat scores are phenomenal, I know I have lower chances but then I heard colleges are more likely to accept people of a certain race or sex, etc. Is this true? or does it not make a difference? more

Voting Question: How does University of Maryland College Park rank?

I was just accepted into this University. I am majoring in Computer Science. I haven't done much research on this university though I heard they are kind of a big deal when it comes to Computer Science. more

Voting Question: Will I get into the University of Maryland College Park?

am currently a freshmen at University of Maryland Baltimore County. I live in Maryland but did not apply to UMCP my senior year of HS. I applied to UMCP by March 1st and had 13 credits my first semester and will have 26 after my spring semester. I received a 2.5 for my fall semester at UMBC. I also sent in my HS transcript...I had a 3.3 GPA and a 1760 on my SATs. What are my chances of getting into UMCP for the 2010 Fall semester? I am of Indian decent and I speak Marathi (a type of Indian language) at home, my essay was well written. more

Resolved Question: What do you think about my plan?

Ok, so my plan is to go to Towson University for my Bachelors Degree in Physics... I think its a good idea to go there because Towson is close to NASA, NIST, and other major science and engineering labortories since they are in the Baltimore and D.C. area. It's a beautiful campus and lots of activities to do there. They are all in Division 1 sports... Which is good. I think my heart is there and its a perfect place to spend my undergraduate years which i want to spend having fun, but also getting a good education.. Then for graduate school i want to go to University of Maryland College Park since its a research based school and provides more resources for me to get my career................Do you like my plan? If you have suggestions then just tell me! thanks!O and Im a very good student... Like in top 10 of my freshman class more

Resolved Question: What is the middle 50 % or average ACT scores for University of Maryland at College Park?

My ACT was a 25 and the information is not on college board. If you answer, please put your source also. more

Resolved Question: How prestegious is Boston University?

Is Boston University considered a "prestegious" college? How would it compare to say, University of Maryland(College Park). Thanks more

Voting Question: Will my chances of getting into a state college be adversely affected if I repeat ninth grade?

I had health issues when I started high school, so I started homeschooling with one of those correspondence programs in the middle of the school year. Im taking 6 classes, but I might not be able to finish the program in time to get into 10th grade next year. Its all really confusing. And even if I do finish, I think it would be better for me to retake the classes. I want to get into a relatively good college, like University of Maryland College Park more

Resolved Question: what are my chances of getting into University of Maryland College Park as a transfer?

I go to Frostburg State University right now and I am a freshmen. I want to transfer to UMD but I am worried that my grades are not high enough. By the end of the year I am not going to have 30 credits so the college asked me to also send my ACT/SAT reports. My gpa is a 2.4. And my SAT scores were 1500. My ACT was 25. My dad and aunt are alumni. I was wondering what the chances are that I will get into UMD with this? more

Resolved Question: What are my chances of getting into University of Maryland College Park as a transfer?

Resolved Question: Which schools better? spelman or college park?

I want to be a lawyer. I also want to go to a top 10 law school, which school is more likely to help me get there given that I have good grades and lsat? Spelman or University of Maryland-College Park? I tried looking on the national ranking list but spelman isn't on it. Oh and yes, I am a minority. (black, mexican, and chinese) more

Resolved Question: What are my chances of attending UMD in college, park MD?

Somebody pleaseee help me; i'm in full-blown panic mode right now. I am currently a junior who has a 3.57 cumulative grade point average. freshman year my grades were amazing..however sophomore year my grades were terrible. I received a C in art, a B in algebra 2/ Trig, a B in biology honors, two B's in English honors, an A in Italian and an A in LSN Government during sophomore year which brought down my cumulative alot. My class rank as of right now is a 39/573 (is this good????) and I'm taking my first SATs in a week from now so I don't know my score. However, I do know that I got a 158 on my PSATs. I participate in an adequate amount of extracurriculars, I'm in National Honors Society, and I've done a fair share of community service hours. In all honesty, as of right now, what are my chances of attending the University of Maryland in College Park?? more

Resolved Question: what are my chances of getting into UMD in college park MD?

Voting Question: Who should I ask for a teacher recommendation?

I am attending University of Maryland College Park Spring 2011. This is the first time they've done a study abroad to London for Spring admitted freshman and I want to take the chance. I can ask one of these three teachers: My Japanese teacher- I went to Japan with her during the summer of 2008 and I host Japanese students every year. (english is a bit of a problem XD) My AP World Teacher- AP world teacher, she knows me well she's written my other recs and I've heard she writes great recs My comparative/anthro teacher- I'm planning to major in Cultural anthro; she wrote my rec for a humanities program, but I didn't get into that (for a different school) and she likes me alot i'm guessing I should go with my Japanese teacher?By the way, if you want to look at the program, here's the site: http://www.international.umd.edu/studyabroad/9350 more

Voting Question: Is this a pretty good class rank?

I just found out that my class rank is 39 out of 573 students in my junior class. Is this a decent class rank or do i have alot of work on? My cumulative is 3.57 I would like to attend the University of Maryland in College Park. more

Resolved Question: Admission Chances at these Colleges?

I am currently a Junior and plan to apply to the college of engineering at those schools My stats are: gpa- 3.68 unweighted/ 4 weighted rank- top quarter ACT- composite of 33 (English-29, Math-34, Reading-36, Science-31) - so far I took 7 ap/honor classes and my senior year will consist of 6 ap classes extracurricular - - Tennis ( all four years) - Piano ( 12 years) - Band ( all four years) -All-State - RC planes ( since sophomore year) I'm also out of state - University of Michigan- Ann Arbor - Purdue University - University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign - University of Maryland -College Park more

Resolved Question: Which university will get me into a better graduate school?

Given that I make good grades and do well. Which school has a better reputation? Howard University or University of Maryland-College park? Im interested in really top notch graduate schools like Duke, U Virginia, Georgetown, Columbia, and maybe even Harvard. I heard Howard has a good reputation although it isnt that difficult to get in and many people are very successful, but then I also heard there reputations fallen and college park is a better school. Ive visited both schools and these are my final 2 choices. Which university will get me into a better grad. school? more

Resolved Question: What do you think about my cumulative GPA?

University of Maryland College Park University of Maryland Baltimore County University of Maryland University College I have a 3.4 gpa! Which Universities would accept me? Is my GPA too low!? I take 3 AP classes and I want to get into law or engineering. more

Resolved Question: Universities of Maryland? Help me!?

University of Maryland College Park University of Maryland Baltimore County University of Maryland University College I have a 3.4 gpa! Which Universities would accept me?Is my GPA horrible!? :O more

Voting Question: Can I get into a good college with a 3.2 GPA?

Can I get in to colleges like: University of Michigan at Ann Arbor (Ross School of Business), University of Minnesota at Twin Cities (Carlson School of Management), Northwestern University (Kellogg School of Management), Pennsylvania State University at University Park (Smeal College of Business), Chapman University, Georgetown University, Santa Clara University, University of Southern california, Cornell University (Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Kenan-Flagler Business School), Dartmouth College (Tuck School of Business), University of Iowa (Henry B. Tippie College of Business), University of Arkansas at Fayetteville (Sam M. Walton College of Business), George Washington University (School of Business), University of Virginia, Darden (Darden Graduate School of Business Administration), University of Maryland at College Park (Robert H. Smith School of Business) University of Texas, I have a 3.2 G.P.A., 200 volunteer hours, I am in two clubs, I have honors classes, and I am a hispanic male, I hope to transfer to any of these school, Do I stand a chance? If so, which ones? more

Resolved Question: Accepted into three tier 1 schools as a transfer student already, is this is a sign for things to come?

Currently I am a kid at a tier 4 school with a 3.9 college GPA, 2290 SAT score, 3.6 high school GPA, and high quality extra curricular activities like alternative spring break and vice president of politics club. I am a biology major. I have been accepted into Georgia Tech, University of Connecticut, University of Georgia and the University of Maryland at College Park as a transfer student to finish my final two years. U Conn is tier 2 I believe. Other universities I will be hearing from include: Georgetown University Washington University in St Louis Cornell University Columbia University (favorite!) University of Washington George Washington University Boston University University of Rochester Penn State University (University park campus) University of Pennsylvania NYU and Ohio State University (Columbus Campus) more

Resolved Question: what is the minimum gpa that the university of maryland college park will accept?

i could get a 3.1 or 3.2 if i actually studied. but assuming i had that what would be the gpa for majoring in business administration and management. more

Resolved Question: Can these Grade get me into Maryland University college park?

I go to a British school with a different grading system so no GPA s. My school teaches an international style of education that is much more difficult then American schools. I am a Junior in the IB program and i have a year and a half left i just began studying for SATs and ACTs and my practice scores where SAT 1740 and ACT 26. Below are my IB prediction grades Business management higher (5) World Politics and relations(5) Biology stranded (3) English Standard (4) Math A level (A) UK grade Farsi (A) TOK (A) Extended Essay will be written in both Farsi and English I would really want to go to this University i need a big school for a change and i wouldn't be happy many other places more

Resolved Question: What college should I go to if I want to be a Lawyer?

My parents want me staying somewhat close to home, otherwise there not paying for my education so I have to choose a school somewhere around the md/dc area. I'm interested in being an environmental or international Lawyer. Im very smart, being african american, mexican, and Chinese makes me a minority which gives me alot of scholarship opportunities, but not enough to pay for college alone. Which school, given that I get great grades and do good on the lsat, will help me get in a top 10 law school? -Howard university -University of Maryland-Baltimore County -Towson -Salisbury -Frostburg Although ive been making straight A's my junior and senior year my freshmen year I was really sick, missed 20 days, and had a 2.0, messing up my chances at College Park and Johns Hopkins. Should I try transferring to another school after my associates? more

Voting Question: Any tips on admission to Oxford University for a master's degree?

I've asked this question a few times but have yet to get an answer. My undergraduate education: U of South Florida (3.4 GPA overall): - BA Political Science: 3.36 GPA - BA Psychology: 3.41 GPA - BA International studies: 3.52 GPA - Minor: Public Health: 3.55 GPA My graduate education: U of Maryland College Park: - MPS in Geospatial Information Science: I'm still in this program, but I'm pulling a 4.0 GPA thus far. I'm trilingual: Arabic, French and English I have ~2 years of work experience in non-profits as well as ~1 year interning with the Smithsonian. I currently work as a linguist for my university to fund my education. My dream is to get accepted into the MSc in Water Science, Policy and Management (http://www.geog.ox.ac.uk/graduate/msc-ws… I would love to be involved in Middle Eastern and African water conflict resolutions and policy making. That being said, how can I increase my chances of acceptance into the Oxford MSc program? I still have a couple of years before I apply... what can I do now? I would appreciate any advice or help you may have to give me. more

Resolved Question: How is University of Maryland(College Park)?

Prefereably by someone who goes there now or did recently. How is the school? Is the campus/dorms nice? I know the neighborhood is not too great. Is the school fun? How hard is it? Do you think you made the right decision? How is their pre-med program? How is their engineering program? Thanks in Advance! more

Voting Question: Do I have a good chance at admission as a transfer student with a 2.84 gpa to the University of Maryland - CP?

Hi, I'm an out of state transfer student from a community college who would like to transfer to the University of Maryland - College Park. I have 31 credits right now but am currently taking 12 credits at my community college. My gpa is a cumulative 2.84. I don't have to submit my high school grades or my SAT scores because i've completed over 30 credits. I've written a good application essay as well. So i'm wondering if I have a a good chance at admission in the Geography major at UMCP? I'm looking for an scholastically experienced, knowledgeable person to answer this question. Thank you. more

Resolved Question: I live in Maryland, what are the easiest colleges to apply to in MD, DC, VA?

I have around 60 credits, my most recent college I have a 3.1 GPA with 21 credits, but my former college has the remaining credits with a 2.0 and 40 credits. It really sucks they look at everything. The last year I have seriously cut back working so much and focused more. It's a shame my past grades with haunt me forever...any ideas. I heard George Mason isn't too tough, and Catholic University of America. I applied to University of Maryland, College Park and of course got rejected...trying to stay positive. more

Voting Question: Which College should I pick?

I'm 15. I play girl's lacrosse and field hockey. I am a goalie for both. I am at the age when I should start thinking of colleges to look at. I want Division I Women's Lacrosse and to be a Musical Education Teacher. Here are my choice in no order- University of Maryland (College Park) Johns Hopkins University University of North Carolina Navy Academy Columbia University (New York) Of these, which is my best pick? I have to start looking at college camps so please answer soon! Thanks!!any other colleges that I didn't say? more

Resolved Question: I have a 3.1 GPA and 1890 SAT as of halfway thru Junior Year. What are my chances at these colleges?

I live in MD University of Maryland, College Park University of Delaware Towson University Goucher College Or any suggestions of colleges preferably in MD or the surrounding areas. more

Resolved Question: what did you think when you read this article.?

Bacterial beacons Where the green light fluoresces, genes extracted from cigarettes match those for a different known bacterium. A. Sapkota The tobacco in cigarettes hosts a bacterial bonanza — literally hundreds of different germs, including those responsible for many human illnesses, a new study finds. “Nearly every paper that you pick up discussing the health effects of cigarettes starts out with something to the effect that smokers and people exposed to secondhand smoke experience high rates of respiratory infections,” notes Amy Sapkota of the University of Maryland, College Park. The presumption has been that smoking renders people vulnerable to disease by impairing lung function or immunity. And it may well do both. “But nobody talks about cigarettes as a source of those infections,” she says. Her new data now suggest that’s distinctly possible. If these germs are alive, something she has not yet confirmed, just handling cigarettes or putting an unlit one to the mouth could be enough to cause an infection. The idea that tobacco might contain viable germs isn’t just idle conjecture. Several research teams have isolated bacteria from tobacco that they could grow out in petri dishes. Those earlier investigations tended to hunt for — and, when found, attempted to grow — only one or two species of interest, Sapkota says. What’s novel in her study: She and her colleagues probed for genetic material from any and every bacterium in a cigarette’s tobacco. Under sterile conditions, the researchers opened up cigarettes and then performed a series of tests on the leafy bits. For instance, they isolated all of the ribosomal material and then homed in on its long, species-specific stretches known as 16S regions. These genetic segments were then compared to 16S patches characteristic of known bacterial species. Sapkota’s team had 16S probes for close to 800 different bacteria and found matches to many hundreds in the four brands of cigarettes screened: Marlboro Red, Camel, Kool Filter Kings and Lucky Strike Original Red. These cigarettes are “among the most commonly smoked brands in Westernized countries and represent three major tobacco companies,” Sapkota notes. All were purchased in Lyon, France, where she was completing her postdoctoral studies. Among the large number of germs whose DNA laced these cigarettes were: Campylobacter, which can cause food poisoning and Guillain-Barre Syndrome; Clostridium, which causes food poisoning and pneumonias; Corynebacterium, also associated with pneumonias and other diseases; E. coli; Klebsiella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, all of which are associated not only with pneumonia but also with urinary tract infections; and a number of Staphylococcus species that underlie the most common and serious hospital-associated infections. Sapkota’s team lists many of these — including the most prevalent bacteria in the tobacco they studied — in a paper published early, online in Environmental Health Perspectives. Some people have criticized the idea of infectious cigarettes, arguing that as tobacco burns, it would kill any germs present. But Sapkota is not so sure that's true. The tobacco farthest from the burning tip might be a balmy temperature, from a bacterial point of view. And here’s “a really wild idea,” she says: What if the smoke particles traveling through the still-unburned part of a cigarette pick up some germs and then ferry them deeply into the lung, where they’re unlikely to be cleared? Wouldn’t that be the prescription for disease? Of course, there’s also plenty of chances for a smoker to become exposed prior to lighting up. And, of course, the potential for highest oral exposure would come from chewing tobacco — and nasal exposures from snuff. Sapkota, an environmental health scientist, plans to follow up her preliminary data to see which types of tobacco are most likely to host viable germs, and whether those bacteria are transported into the body, either during smoking or by the insertion of unburned tobacco products (including chewing tobacco) into the mouth. Several thousand potentially toxic chemicals have been isolated from cigarettes. Sapkota says that it’s not hard to imagine that the number of germs hosted by tobacco products could rival that of the carcinogens and other poisons residing in or produced by burning tobacco. How so, when she's only found genetic material indicting hundreds of germs? Owing to the bacterial probes available when Sapkota began her tobacco work, she was only able to screen for 700-odd species. But newer probes on the market can now screen for the bacterial 16S genetic material of 5,000 or more germs. And if she used such huge batteries of probes now, she said she fully expects she could turn up at least 1,000 hitchhiking bacterial species in tobacco products. more

Resolved Question: Scholarships for HS Seniors?

I'm a HS Senior in need of scholarship money. I've been accepted into University of Maryland at College Park ($37,000/yr) and I've been told by my parents that I can't go because we can't afford it. PLEASE, if you know of any scholarships, could you pass them on to me please... GPA: 3.6 Race: Black/African-American Major: Criminology Thank you again! more

Resolved Question: Which major is best for me?

I am an undergraduate student at the University of Maryland, College Park. I am stuck between two majors: Journalism and Public Relations. Maryland's journalism school is ranked extremely high but I do not want to be a journalist; I want to do something that is a bit more applied with writing skills (technical writing, public relations, etc.) Should I major in Public Relations because it is more relevant to what I want do, or should I major in Journalism because the program is good? more

Resolved Question: So how do you see this playing out, will I get into the rest of the colleges as a transfer too?

Currently admitted into University of Maryland: College Park, University of Georgia, and Georgia Tech as a transfer student. Those colleges mailed me weeks after I sent my application. I have a 3.9 college GPA, currently I am a sophomore in college majoring in Biology, I have a 2290 SAT score, and my extra curricular activities include being the vice president of the politics club at my school, spring break tutor for kids, starting my own food drive with my friends, being the member of the biology club, member of the student government and over 200 work hours at the hospital. The colleges I have sent my transfer application to as well include: University of Connecticut Penn State University at University Park Ohio State University at Columbus University of Pennsylvania Washington University in St Louis Columbia University NYU Cornell University and University of Washington more

Resolved Question: Have you known a student who did average in high school but excelled in college?

Well have you? ***here is my story IF you want to read it I think I fit into that category. I went to a difficult magnet school, had little opportunities in my life and was not given much to work with. I had to live in a really conservative area so I was picked on for being an Asian American. There was little for me to do and I rarely had any opportunities for volunteer work or anything, I was the one who was left behind. The area I live in was very poor and my high school performance was not what I wanted it to be, I had a 3.6 GPA at graduation and a 3.2 when I was applying for colleges. I had a 1970 SAT score which I increased to a 2290 in my 1st year of college. I have a 3.9 GPA at a tier 4 school and so far I have been offered transfer admission into Georgia Tech (it has a deal with my college, since they are both instate), University of Georgia and the University of Maryland - College Park (they mailed me and sent me scholarship opportunities). I am looking to get accepted into Columbia University, Cornell, Penn, Georgetown, NYU, Washington University in St Louis, University of Rochester, Ohio State and Penn State as a transfer as well. I want to finish my final two years at a prestigious university. more

Resolved Question: Will I get into University of Maryland College Park?

4.0 Unweighted and weighted GPA in High School Career Mostly Honors courses and 2 AP courses (1 in sophomore year, 1 in senior year) 3 years of Tennis 2.5 years of work experience Good amount of Volunteer work, community service SAT -- 1690 (580 Math, 570 CR = 1150/1600) ACT -- 25 (Equivalent to a 1750/2400) I have a great GPA in hard classes so I figured this would help the burden of the SAT scores -- which most schools are starting to look at (rigorous course schedule). Many of my classmates did early action and got in with most SAT scores in the 1800s. However, I have the same classes or harder classes than them. What are my chances of getting accepted? (I understand I am on the borderline) -----------ALSO--------------- In Senior year of high school Doing well (Going to send Mid Year Reports) Do NOT live in Maryland I already applied and sent both SAT AND ACT scores more

Resolved Question: Can I get into University of Maryland College Park for the fall semester?

I already applied and got into umcp for the spring 2011 semester. I am not waitlisted for the fall 2010 semester. I was wondering what my chances are of getting in for the Fall semester? more

Resolved Question: Which of these uni's are a good place to study biology?

Case Western Reserve University Drexel University, Philadelphia Georgia Institute of Technology Montana State University-Bozeman Oregon State University-Corvallis University at Buffalo (SUNY) University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign University of Maryland at College Park University of New Mexico at Albuquerque University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Oklahoma-Norman University of Pittsburgh University of Texas at Austin University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University more

Resolved Question: How can I get accepted to University Of Maryland College Park?

I want to attend the, Robert H.Smith business school at UMCP what can I do to get accepted into the school. What should I prepare myself for help me please esp. Business majors. GPA? ACADEMIC PROGRAMS? EXTRA CURRICULUM? HONORS PROGRAMS? CERTIFICATES? HELP I REALLY WANT TO ATTEND THIS UNIVERSITY. more

Resolved Question: What is American University in D.C. like and Could I get in?

What is the campus like, teachers, people, classes? What about schools like Boston U, Northeastern U, UPitt, Villanova, and U of Maryland -College park Could i get in if: -3.55 GPA -NJ Resident -2010 sat - Indian(as in India) american -2 yrs: Girls learn International -3 yrs: Making a Difference Everywhere -3 yrs.: Newspaper -writer -4 yrs: CDC -I yr: Key Club more

Resolved Question: Are the kids at the Ivies successful in life because they go to the Ivies?

Or because of who they are? I am asking this, if someone has the ambition and the work ethic but attends a lower level school (in my case, if the transfer thing does not work out with other colleges it will be the University of Maryland at College Park), can they still be as financially successful in life as the kids who attend the Ivies? Which of the people out of the two would be better off? 1. Attended Harvard for undergrad and went to a lower level college like University of Virginia for law school. 2. Attended the a tier 1 non ivy for undergrad but went to Harvard for law school. more

Resolved Question: Could my Harvard or Yale dream for law school be a possibility now?

Currently I am at Armstrong Atlantic State University, I have a 3.9 GPA and I have been accepted as a transfer to University of Maryland:College Park, University of Georgia and Georgia Tech. I have applied to other top schools and am waiting to hear from them (the top schools range from Penn to Cornell). I am a Biology major who will be at a new college for his final two years of undergrad and that college will be a pretty good college. If I manage to make a good GPA at a better university, will I be able to get into Harvard and Yale for Law school? Will I at least have a shot? more

Resolved Question: Will going to a college in the southeast hurt my transfer chances for a college in the northeast?

The college I go to is well respected in the state I live in, I am currently a sophomore here with plans of transferring out. My GPA is a 3.9 and I have a 2290 SAT score, I have a 3.6 high school GPA (one I graduated with) and I have tons of high quality extra curricular activities and lots of volunteer hours (over 300). I am a biology major at Armstrong Atlantic State University (tier 4) and I have been accepted into UGA, University of Maryland- College Park (they mailed me a week after I finished the application) and Georgia Tech. If nothing works out I am going to the University of Maryland since I really want to get out of the deep south for college. Will going to a college in the southeast hurt my transfer chances at a college in the northeast? Here are the colleges I am currently applying to (notice I said out of the deep south, not out of the south): University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, Georgetown and University of Connecticut. Here are the colleges I have already applied to: UNC Chapel Hill, Penn State University (University Park), Ohio State University (Columbus), and University of Virginia. more

Voting Question: What are my chances of getting into College? Please Help!!!?

What are my chances of getting into these following schools Drexel University, Temple University, University of Maryland- Baltimore County, University of Maryland- College Park, Virginia Common Wealth University, Towson University, and York College of Pennsylvania? My Scores are: Unweighted GPA: 2.8 out of 4.0 Weighted GPA: 3.56 SAT Score: 1250/2400 Class Rank: 70 out of 236 students more

Resolved Question: Am I suited for engineering?

I am 23 and received a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from University of Maryland college park with a gpa of 2.96 about a year ago. The semester before I graduated, I took an internship with Army Research Lab. I had a project to analyze and choose a best piece of equipment to make a certain measurement. My progress on my project there was kind of slow at first but by December I had it wrapped up and was about to receive a raise and money for grad school. However I then realized that piece of equipment couldn't make the type of measurement my boss wanted to make. So I didn't get the raise or the money for grad school at that time. My assignment evolved into having to find a work-around. The months went by and I didn't find a good work around. My boss grew increasingly angry with me and yelled at me a lot. I then left Army Research lab and went to navy research lab radar division into a similar student type of position ( now being a student at grad school). NRL seemed good because I did things that seemed more like engineering. I learned board design with OrCAD and VHDL. However I made a mistake when designing one of the boards and the VHDL projects i was sort of slow at debugging. It took me like a month to get a digital down converter working. This week I was told by my boss at NRL that things aren't working out for me there. I am wondering now if maybe I am not really suited for engineering and if people think I should go into a different career like teaching? I have worked very hard in engineering in my jobs and school but am wondering if switching careers would make the most sense for me right now? more