Friday, September 28, 2018

College of the Day: University of Delaware


Just about an hour up Interstate 95, you'll find Vice President Joe Biden's alma mater, the University of Delaware. U-D is a large research university about the same size as James Madison and Towson University, but the admissions criteria is a little harder to predict. Students with a 3.0 have been admitted, and students with 3.3 have been denied admission. What is important to remember is that if being a Blue Hen is appealing to you, then you should visit and consider applying - even if it ends up being a "reach" school for you, at least you gave it a shot.

Thursday, September 27, 2018

College of the Day: Richard Stockton College

At the Richard Stockton College near Atlantic City, New Jersey, students have the opportunity to study by the beach at one of the top universities in the northern region. It's 7000 students make it about the same size as Howard or American University, and is about as competitive as Towson University, with most students earning about 550 on each SAT test and graduating in the top 20% of their high school class.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

College of the Day: Penn State York Campus

Did you know that at Penn State York offers associate and bachelors degree in the first two years of more than 160 Penn State majors.  If you like for coaches to be hard on you, this college is for you. The coaches try to put a positive outlet when recruiting high school students. Penn offers beneficial groups such as Project Connections Academy and Pathways To Your Future: Exploring STEM Careers programs. Penn State has developed a excellent array of academic courses and camps. 
Also, graduates of northern county high schools pay in-state tuition at PSU-York as long as they are at the York campus. 

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

College of the Day: Binghamton University

Binghamton University is one of the most selective colleges in the State University system of New York. With enrollment around 16,000, it is similar to Clemson University or Towson University.  Because it is a public institution in New York, tuition for Maryland residents will be significantly greater than for New York residents.

Monday, September 24, 2018

College of the Day: Roanoke College

Just under five hours south of here in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia lies Roanoke College. Roanoke College prides itself on preparing its 2000 students for the real world by offering first-hand learning experiences and emphasizing personal connections with the instructors, in typical liberal arts philosophy. Most admitted students have a B average and each SAT score is between 500 and 600.

Friday, September 21, 2018

College of the Day: Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Just 90 minutes away, in a suburb of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Millersville University offers a high quality education for students interested in majors like education, STEM-related fields, business, and the arts. It is about the same size as Salisbury University, with about the same level of admission competitiveness. World Language is not a requirement, though it is recommended, for admission to Millersville. The average GPA for admitted students is about 3.2, and the average ACT score is about 22.

Thursday, September 20, 2018

College of the Day: Kean University

Across from Staten Island, near the Newark airport, lies Kean University of New Jersey, a public teaching university of 13,000 students, between UMBC and UVA in size. In terms of the academic profile of its admitted students, Kean would be a good alternative to students considering the University of Maryland, Towson, or UMBC.

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

College of the Day: Howard University

This Historically Black University is nestled in our nation’s capital, one of the most diverse cities around. Howard offers many majors including Anesthesiology, Black Politics, Education, International Business, Journalism, Sports Medicine, and so many more. Residence Halls are protected by 24/7 campus security. Howard offers many dining options to satisfy everyone’s cravings. Howard University offers several Division II teams including basketball, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball, and many more. In 2011, Howard’s total admission was 10,594, so be prepared to meet many new people! 

Monday, September 17, 2018

College of the Day: Pace University

For more than 100 years, Pace University has been preparing students to become leaders in their fields by providing an education that combines exceptional academics with professional experience and the New York advantage. Pace has three campuses, in New York City, Westchester, and
White Plains. A private metropolitan university, Pace enrolls approximately 13,500 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs in the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences,
Lienhard School of Nursing, Lubin School of Business, School of Education, Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, and School of Law.

Friday, September 14, 2018

College of the Day: Old Dominion University

A moderately large state university in Norfolk, Virginia, Old Dominion University has an admission profile similar to Towson University, accepting few students with less than a 3.0 GPA or 20 ACT. Taking advantage of its large and diverse student body, there are 200 student organizations on campus, and over 70 undergraduate majors available. Old Dominion is joining the Conference USA, so it will compete with schools like Marshall, Tulane, East Carolina, and Florida International University.

Thursday, September 13, 2018

College of the Day: North Carolina State University

As large and distinguished as the University of Maryland, North Carolina State University is an excellent option for students who long for the large campus crowds and prefer the warmer weather. Notable alumni include Coach Bill Cowher, comedian Zach Galifianakis, and former White House press secretary Robert Gibbs. 

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

College of the Day: Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

Located only 90 minutes away in Chester County Pennsylvania, Lincoln University is known as a premier historically black college. Famous alumni include Langston Hughes and Thurgood Marshall, and offers undergraduate majors in all of the popular fields of study. 

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

College of the Day: American University

AmericanUniversity is a competitive university in northwest Washington, DC. Admissions are more competitive than Towson, but not much more so than College Park. The campus itself is nestled in a residential section of the city, but feels simultaneously classic and contemporary. Many students make American their back-up to George Washington, and is comparable to a college like Boston University.