University of Maryland-College Park
About
As Maryland's flagship public research institution located just miles from Washington, D.C., the University of Maryland-College Park is highly renowned for its powerhouse programs within the A. James Clark School of Engineering, the Robert H. Smith School of Business, and its top-tier computer science department. On campus, students experience a vibrant Big Ten culture fueled by passionate "Terp" school spirit, diverse student organizations, and a lively residential community. What truly sets the university apart is its unbeatable location, granting undergraduates direct Metro access to elite internship, research, and networking pipelines with federal agencies, global nonprofits, and major tech firms in the nation's capital.
Wikipedia:The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States, near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution of the University System of Maryland.
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Essay Requirements
University of Maryland-College Park accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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