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Talk with usAt the University of Maryland, we encourage our students to go beyond the classroom to engage in opportunities that further both their academic and personal growth.To tell us more about yourself, please complete the following prompts using only the space provided (650 characters each).If I could travel anywhere, I would go to...*The most interesting fact I ever learned from research was...*In addition to my major, my academic interests include...*My favorite thing about last Friday was...*Something you might not know about me is...*
Because we know that diversity benefits the educational experience of all students, the University of Maryland values diversity in all of its many forms.This includes (but is not limited to) racial, socio-economic, gender, geographical, and sexual orientation.We are interested in hearing about your own individual life experiences.In a few sentences, will you please describe how you have learned, grown, been inspired or developed skills through one or more components of diversity.650 characters
Brainstorm all your experiences in high school that you believe will show that you will be successful in college and beyond. The strongest ones will be the foundation of your personal brand.
Your essays should highlight one of the 5 traits: drive, intellectual curiosity, initiative, contribution, diversity of experiences
Every essay counts to build the overall narrative. Increasing your personal score increases your chances by 10x.