<p>^Agreed.</p>
<p>Engineering at MD is highly ranked enough that I don’t think they consider themselves a “throw-away” for anyone, and doubt they would turn down an excellent candidate based on that. There are HUGE opportunities in the area from all of the major aerospace employers, such as Lockheed Martin/Northrop G./NASA/etc.</p>
<p>Engineering programs are similar anywhere…it’s not like the books are different, or on the other hand, not like the profs are less research-obsessed and foreign at an Ivy ;). </p>
<p>With your stats you will be offered a large scholarship. Esp. being a woman in engineering - there are more open for that. An in-state friend with similar stats was given a full scholarship and then some, but it was from the engineering school directly and not Banneker Key. Banneker Key can be kind of fickle. </p>
<p>But anyhow, put effort into your app so it shows you care, and I think you have a great shot at merit money.</p>