Not The College Park I Knew

bulletandpima
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:33:24 +0000

In the 80’s that was also true if you were a NJ resident. However, now it has changed and one thing to UMD’s credit is they worked hard to get rid of that image. The creation of BK, Honors, Gemstone and Scholars allowed them to be a state university cost wise while creating the private university feel regarding classes.

I lived in NJ and graduated hs in the 80’s, kids who went to UMDCP were seen as ones who wanted to get away from NJ. They were below par of PSU and on the same level of UC Boulder. Now, in NJ they are to many above PSU and Boulder is the laughing joke.
Their allure and image is increasing because their acceptance rate is decreasing. It is no longer a safety for NY/NJ residents that are avg. it is now a Can I get in? If you are an NJ resident and believe that Rutgers is a NO CHANCE, UMD will be a HELL NO CHANCE. Sorry for being blunt, but it is best to know where you stand IMHO.