<p>I'm a U.S. citizen currently taking classes with University of Maryland University College- Europe. I'm hoping to earn my associate degree in Business and Management, and transfer to another 4-year school. My overall goal is to study International Business and Entrepreneurship. I currently hold a 3.67 GPA and I usually take 15 credit hours. One of my business professors offered to write a glowing recommendation for me. Next term I will be taking Calculus I, Microeconomics and Accounting I.</p>
<p>In high school, my GPA was approximately the same (I don't have a transcript on me). My ACT composite is 26. My SAT scores are: CR: 640 M: 540 W: 550.</p>
<p>Having never lived in the United States, I have no preference as to where I want to go. Below is my list of schools. If anyone has any comments or information, please post it. Cost is a great concern to my family since my parents have very little saved, so the amount of aid awarded was a key factor in choosing schools. I'm also looking for a difficult curriculum. So without further ado:</p>
<p>Babson College
University of South Carolina- Columbia
Temple University
University of Tampa
Duquesne University
Dickinson College
Florida Southern College</p>
<p>In addition to general comments, I would like to know how my chances for these schools look. Also, I feel that this list may not be "ambitious" enough if you know what I mean. Any thoughts on that? Many thanks.</p>
<p>Yes, I would recommend that. First off- it's a good school. Secondly, I believe they have to accept all your Maryland credits, which the other schools are not required to do. (Check on that to make sure it is still accurate). That way you won't lose any credits transfering, and that will keep your costs down. Definitely find out, if with your GPA and credits with UofMD Europe, you are an ********* at College Park.</p>
<p>I did talk to an admissions officer yesterday, and they told me that I was pretty much guaranteed admission at UMUC. Anyone else have anything about the other schools?</p>
<p>So long as you can afford to cover the application fees, and feel that you have the time to complete each application fully and to a high standard, 9 schools is not unreasonable. Granted, it is more than most, especially by transfer standards, but that means very little.</p>
<p>RvB can I ask why you want to transfer from Germany? When I was there about eight years ago all high education was paid for from public funds, even for foreign students. If that hasn't changed, wouldn't it be to your advantage to study there and same some money? There are some really good colleges in Germany.</p>
<p>The first deadlines are not until March 1st so I guess it's doable.</p>
<p>@ ThatPoshGirl:</p>
<p>I've got a few reasons for not wanting to go to a German university. First, my German would need a lot of improvement. To get it to a proficient level I would probably have to take a semester off and take an intensive German course. Second, I'm not sure how my well received degree would be with American employers (my parents main concern). Third, the idea a free ride with public funds doesn't sit well with me.</p>
<p>@ LilyMoon:</p>
<p>How much higher do you think I can aim with my record? It would be nice to see a great business program with great financial aid.</p>
<p>Well I just realized that I may be thinking of a different University of Maryland, than what people on this thread are saying. I didn't know that there were two schools that could be called "University of Maryland." There is University of Maryland- College Park, and there is the University of Maryland University College (UMUC). I am currently enrolled in UMUC, but I thought that the schools mentioned above were one and the same.</p>
<p>With that being said, would people here still recommend University of Maryland- College Park to be the best choice, since I would still have to apply like all of the other transfers. Also, I'm not sure how my credits would transfer.</p>
<p>So which University of Maryland was everyone talking about? It seems I can go in 2 directions with this. UMUC will take all of my credits, but U of MD- College Park appears to have more challenging programs.</p>
<p>As to your parents' concern, most degrees from European universities are very well received by U.S. employers.</p>
<p>A score of 26 on the ACT and 1730 on the SAT does not suggest that your college list lacks "ambition"; your test scores make your acceptance at any of the schools on your list a fifty-fifty prospect.</p>
<p>You say, "...the idea a free ride with public funds doesn't sit well with me" but you also claim, "Cost is a great concern to my family since my parents have very little saved, so the amount of aid awarded was a key factor in choosing schools." It sounds like you're saying you can't afford to pay for your education and are fine with someone else footing your bill, as long as they're American and not German. </p>
<p>Are you qualified to study at a German university? Have you passed the Abitur, a necessary step to be eligible for admission to a German university? If you are eligible to study at a German university and financing your education is a concern, then spending a few months improving your German skills sounds like your best bet.</p>