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College board: "College Search - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)." //College Search - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)//. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2012. []. "College Search - University of Maryland: College Park." //College Search - University of Maryland: College Park//. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Oct. 2012. [].


 * 1) 45% of applicants admitted
 * 2) Important to have good GPA
 * 3) Important to have good standardized test scores
 * 4) Need to have good application essay
 * 5) Need to have good class rank
 * 6) Need to have recommendations
 * 7) Work experience is considered
 * 8) Volunteer experience is considered
 * 9) Extracurricular activities considered
 * 10) Taking the SAT or ACT is required to apply
 * 11) 4 yrs English in high school required
 * 12) 2 yrs foreign language in high school required
 * 13) 3 yrs science in high school required
 * 14) 4 yrs math in high school required
 * 15) Register applications due january 20th
 * 16) Housing deposit due may 1st
 * 17) Priority application due november 1st
 * 18) College will notify student of admission on april 1st
 * 19) student must accept by may 1st
 * 20) Certificate, masters, bachelors and doctorial degrees offered
 * 21) 20% persent of bachelors degrees in social sciences, 15% in buisness/marketing, 10% percent in engeneering, 7% in communications/journaling, 5% percent in education, and 5% in psychology
 * 22) 132 majors offered
 * 23) There are 14 off-campus study options
 * 24) 5 types of computer services
 * 25) Air force and army ROTC available
 * 26) There is special housing for disabled students available
 * 27) 23 extra-curricualr activities available such as student newspaper, marching band, yearbook, etc.
 * 28) 33 NCAA sports available
 * 29) 15 types of counceling and wellness services
 * 30) 7 types of academic support services
 * 31) 5 services available for students with disabilities
 * 32) 580-680 on reading SAT perfered
 * 33) 612-720 on math SAT perfered
 * 34) 53% percent of financial aid distribution is through scholarships and grants (in state)
 * 35) 47% of financial aid distribution is through loans and jobs (in state)
 * 36) Financial aid deadline is february 15th
 * 37) The criteria used to determine the amount of financial aid for students is by looking at Academics, Art, athletics, and residency
 * 38) Tuition can be payed by credit card, an installment payment, or a deferred payment
 * 39) Athletic scholarships available for 15 sports
 * 40) current total of 26,775 undergrads

University of Maryland official Website:

"Office of Undergraduate Admissions Â· University of Maryland." //Office of Undergraduate Admissions Â· University of Maryland//. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Oct. 2012. []. "Welcome to the University Health Center | University Health Center." //Welcome to the University Health Center | University Health Center//. N.p., n.d. Web. 12 Oct. 2012. [].


 * 1) Need to pay fee to apply
 * 2) Many more majors offered
 * 3) Total cost of college for residents in Maryland is about $23,094
 * 4) Total cost for out of state residents is $41,473
 * 5) More than 1500 students studying abroad
 * 6) Financial aid available
 * 7) Undergraduate admissions representatives for individual states
 * 8) Free use of recreation center
 * 9) Meal plan cost average is about $4,000 dollars
 * 10) Estimated book and supply cost is $1,130
 * 11) The university has off campus housing services
 * 12) Shuttle to bring off campus students to the university if relatively close
 * 13) There is campus police for safety
 * 14) Permits for parking are allowed if you live off campus and drive
 * 15) Two main dining halls and a third new one
 * 16) Half a dozen convenience shops around campus
 * 17) Three dinning plan options
 * 18) Swimming classes are open to the public
 * 19) There is a campus bike shop where you can rent a bike
 * 20) There are adventure trips schedualed such as kyaking, rock climbing, etc.
 * 21) There are fitness groups/ classes available to join
 * 22) Intramural sports are available
 * 23) Over 1,000 students are employed each year
 * 24) There are fraternity and sorority clubs available to join
 * 25) There is an online library database to see if a book you would like is available on the campus
 * 26) There are links available on the website for anybody that have health conserns or problems
 * 27) There is a counceling center on campus for anybody with any concerns about themselves or others
 * 28) University of marland offers summer sport camps such as gymnastics, golf, basketball, field hockey, etc.
 * 29) The website contains information for anybody that is interested in living off campus
 * 30) There is a recreation center where students can go and participate in sports with friends such as basketball
 * 31) Tours are available for anyone considering attending the school
 * 32) You can make a personal appointment and have a one-on-one meeting with an undergraduate representative
 * 33) University of Maryland provides buses that can take you to a Metro or MARC train station
 * 34) There is a virutal campus map where you can explore the campus
 * 35) You can have a webcast or an online chat with current students with questions on topics such as academci majors
 * 36) UMD provides special event days such as visit days for parents
 * 37) There is an accomidations part on their website for any parents, relatives, etc. for booking hotels near by
 * 38) in 2011, 75.8% of the undergrads are residants of Maryland
 * 39) UMD is an NCAA division l school
 * 40) There are hundereds of student atheletes between all of the sports provided

Essay Outline:


 * //Detail #1//** __Application process__

//Topic Sentence// __If you are planning on going to University of Maryland (college park) or considering applying, then it is not only important, but also fairly necessary to know the application process. Making sure you make deadlines could be a big factor when they are deciding who to accept.__

//Supporting Sentences// __On the UMD official website, as well as College Board’s website, there is a list of dates and deadlines you can access to assure that you are completing everything when necessary. These dates also include when you will most likely receive a letter of acceptance, as well as when you need to accept if you do get in.__

//Concluding Sentence// __This school has a lot to offer, but aside from that, they try and make the application process as easy as possible for you. You will just need to make sure that when applying, you need to meet the necessary deadlines provided.__


 * //Detail #2//** __Courses offered__

//Topic Sentence// __University of Maryland has a very wide variety of majors, making it very easy to find something that you are interested in.__

//Supporting Sentences// __Maryland college park offers 132 majors, including things such as business and marketing, engineering, communications/journaling, education, psychology, etc. As well as the 132 majors offered, there are even more throughout the other University of Maryland schools, like UMBC.__

//Concluding Sentence// __University of Maryland will be a great option for anybody. I am sure that you can find at least one major that interests you.__


 * Detail #3** __Extra-curricular activities__

//Topic Sentence// __Aside from all of the majors and classes offered, there is a very wide variety of extra-curricular activities available that can keep you busy and entertained.__

//Supporting Sentences// __From summer sports clubs, to adventure trips, you can find activities to do on campus that interest you. It is a great way to make friends, have fun, and keep you busy when you aren’t doing school work or going to classes. The options are endless. There is a recreation center where you can play sports such as basketball with friends, an on campus rock wall, fitness groups, intramural sports, hiking, or even kayaking trips are available.__

//Concluding Sentence// __University of Maryland college park offers an abundant amount of activities for you and your friends to do. There is always an option of a club you can join, or even a game you can play with your friends in the recreation center.__


 * Three-Prong Thesis Statement** (This is one statement which includes your three details) __University of Maryland should interest everybody considering all the majors available to choose from, the extra-curricular activities provided, and the convenience of having all dates and deadlines available to anybody through the computer.__