University of Maryland

Admission at University of Maryland

University of Maryland admits about 45% of applicants, which makes it selective. Admission is holistic: four years of transcript and course rigor first, then essays and activities, then recommendations and test scores. Grades and rigor carry most of the decision; well-written essays and a clear intended major help at the margin.

GCC applicants: international curricula (IB, American Diploma with APs, A-levels) are read in their own terms. English proficiency tests are usually waived for English-medium schools; check the university's waiver rule. Saudi students on a Ministry scholarship should confirm the programme is on the approved list before applying Early Decision.

University of Maryland supplemental essays, 2026-27

1. Travel anywhere completion

   If I could travel anywhere, I would go to…

2. Interesting research fact completion

   The most interesting fact I ever learned from research was…

3. Academic interests beyond major completion

   In addition to my major, my academic interests include…

4. Last Tuesday completion

   My favorite thing about last Tuesday was…

5. Something you might not know completion

   Something you might not know about me is…

6. Diversity experiences short answer

   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.

Every US applicant also writes the Common App personal statement: 650 words, seven prompts. Admitify's coach reads drafts line by line and never writes for the student.

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