<p>Any high stat student interested in the sciences should definitely consider Maryland. Maryland is on a mission to become the number 1 public research university in the nation and is making progress every year toward that goal. </p>
<p>@sbjdorlo, if your S is interested in math and physics, have him read the info at the following links, </p>
<p>[Physical</a> Sciences Complex | CMNS](<a href=“http://www.cmps.umd.edu/psc.htm]Physical”>http://www.cmps.umd.edu/psc.htm)</p>
<p>[UM</a> Gets $10.3 Million in Stimulus Funds for Advanced Quantum Lab :: University Communications Newsdesk, University of Maryland](<a href=“http://www.newsdesk.umd.edu/scitech/release.cfm?ArticleID=2058]UM”>http://www.newsdesk.umd.edu/scitech/release.cfm?ArticleID=2058)</p>
<p>[Banneker/Key</a> Scholars - Honors College - University of Maryland](<a href=“http://www.bannekerkey.umd.edu/]Banneker/Key”>http://www.bannekerkey.umd.edu/)</p>
<p>I am also Hispanic, and was offered admission at some of the finest universities in the nation. I chose Maryland and I am extremely happy I did. I attend on a FULL RIDE scholarship. About 150 full scholarships are offered to the top applicants every year. Also, unlike most top schools, Maryland allows unlimited transfer of credit (AP, college work as a high school student, etc.) so this work is not wasted as it is at other top schools. I received 56 credits when I enrolled and will have senior standing after next fall(my third semester). Students may choose to graduate early or as I am doing, graduate with dual degrees. </p>
<p>Oh, as a bonus, the campus is absolutely beautiful! For me, Maryland has been a dream come true.</p>