Physics at College Park

Physik
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:46:17 +0000

Thanks, astrophysicsmom! Your long-detailed answer gave me clear info that I wanted!

Your detailed description makes me really want to go to Maryland! But, as OOS, I’m not sure if I can get in with my standardized scores. And, also, even if I get in, I don’t know if I can pay OOS tuition. Can you tell me what score range (especially of Crit R.) would be safe to get in as OOS? And how much score do you think will be needed to get scholarship $$? If I can’t save money, my parents wouldn’t probably be able to afford it.

Also, just to make sure, what exactly is the OOS cost (including tuition, room, food, books, etc.) in general? I’ve checked CB web and Maryland website, and it said around about total 36,234. Is this true value for general OOS student? And, if one gets scholarship $$, approx. how much would be saved in general?

For reference, here is my quick SAT scores/ records to chance me if possible:

SAT I: 590 CR, 790M, 650W [just to make sure, I should pick the best scores from each sections, right?]
SAT II: 800 MathII, (will take Phys in Oct.)
GPA is around 4
considerable am’t of EC’s (but not a lot; 2 of them I spent many hrs & efforts)

Thanks again; your reply has been really helpful! And Congrats for your D’s success!