Undergraduate Schools: Researching UMD & VT for Grad School

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The discussion centers on the University of Maryland College Park (UMD) and Virginia Tech as potential undergraduate schools for students considering graduate school. UMD is highlighted for its strong math and physics programs, research opportunities, and positive student experiences, particularly from current students and alumni. Additionally, other institutions such as UMBC, UVA, and Johns Hopkins are mentioned as having reputable programs, with UMBC noted for its biophysics focus. Overall, UMD is recommended as a solid choice for students aiming for graduate studies in related fields.

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  • Understanding of undergraduate program structures
  • Familiarity with research opportunities in STEM fields
  • Knowledge of graduate school application processes
  • Awareness of regional educational institutions and their reputations
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  • Research UMD's physics and astronomy department offerings
  • Explore UMBC's biophysics program details
  • Investigate graduate school requirements for physics majors
  • Compare Virginia Tech's STEM programs with UMD and other local schools
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Prospective undergraduate students, particularly those interested in math and physics, as well as individuals considering graduate school in STEM fields.

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I will be applying for undergraduate schools in a couple of weeks, and i only have 1 or 2 definite schools that i want to go to. Mainly University of Maryland College Park (-close to my house -cheaper then most state universities -solid math and physics programs -research opportunities) but i also have Virginia Tech in mind.

So what I'm asking for basically is if anyone has had a good experience at a school around my area which those qualifications while also keeping attending grad school in mind.

Many thanks to anyone that lends advice.
 
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UMD is a pretty good school, a lot of my cousins went there (and a couple were math/physics major) and they have positive comments about the school overall.

In fact it's going to be one of my choices for my undergrad :-p
 
I am currently a senior at UMD in physics and astronomy. Maryland has a very good department. There are many opportunities for research, and the professors generally seem to enjoy teaching. I do have a couple complaints about the physics curriculum, but there are easy ways around them. I love it at Maryland.

Unfortunately, I only applied to College Park, so I can not tell you much about other schools in the area. I know UMBC has a solid program, and a focus of their department is biophysics. UVA has a rather large program as well, I believe. There is Johns Hopkins right up in Baltimore which I believe has a solid reputation. And I don't know anything about Virginia Tech.
 
thanks, glad to hear UMD is decent.
 
oh yeah my cousins went to UMD college park, just in case you're wondering
 

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