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Admissions Survey Excerpts
Alumni
Had no proble getting admitted to school with my grades and course work from Charles County Community College.   READ MORE
Alumni
It was a pretty standard process for a state school (I assume). I had decided to apply early admission, which gave me a better chance of getting ...   READ MORE
Alumni
The staff was helpful in obtaining financial aid and completing admission forms. I was allowed to begin classes contigent on passing certain pre-...   READ MORE
Alumni
Overall admission standards for being admitted into College Park are becoming as tough as some Ivy league schools. Direct admissions into the busi...   READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
Alumni
Most instructors were part time which made classes mor interesting since they could bring real time experience to technical classes. Assignment...   READ MORE
Alumni
I never had a problem getting the classes I wanted. I was a business major which was a program you had to meet somewhat tough credentials to a ge...   READ MORE
Alumni
I began classes in person. The popular classes filled quickly. I often had to choose other courses. Delays in my financial aid sometimes affect...   READ MORE
Alumni
The finance program at Maryland is now ranked 19th by US news and World reports.Most, if not all of the professors have MBAs and PHDs from Ivy lea...   READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
Alumni
Up to the current recession getting my education has assisted me in getting better positions in my career.   READ MORE
Alumni
I think that the career center for the business school attracted very good companies during recruiting. Many of the companies would also give intervi...   READ MORE
Alumni
Many career opportunities opened up to me because I had a college degree. The University had a mentor system to assist those seeking study related em...   READ MORE
Alumni
Current students are lucky. Many former students, who are now in the corporate world are sending their HR reps to the school. Some firms that recruit ...   READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
Alumni
Did not live or spend much time on a large campus. Campuses I did visit seemed to have good security and a low rate of problems.   READ MORE
Alumni
There was definetly a housing crunch when I was there. There have been several great dorms built since I left. The crime was somewhat of a conce...   READ MORE
Alumni
Most of my studies were done over the Internet, so quality of life was what it was wherever I was. When I went to the campus, it was difficult to...   READ MORE
Alumni
I never lived on campus but there are some new dorms that remind me of marriott courtyards. There are numerous clubs and organizations to get invo...   READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
Alumni
Most people in the clases I attended worked full-time jobs like me. However, study groups were formed in various classes I took over the years.   READ MORE
Alumni
The bars were great. Being that there were only 3 near campus (all on the same corner of Rt 1 and Knox). I always liked cornerstone, it was main...   READ MORE
Alumni
I engaged in my own social life local to my locale.   READ MORE
Alumni
The social scene at maryland is adequate. There are 4 bars that are fun on the weekdays and weekends. Tuesday nights are big at Sante Fe and thurs...   READ MORE

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