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The Tops: Top Schools in MD

Top 3 colleges in Maryland for majors in the medical field:

•John Hopkins School of Medicine- Ranked #4 in the United States

•Maryland School of Medicine- Ranked #43 in the United States

•Uniformed Services University of the Health Science- Ranked #79 in the United States

Top 3 colleges in Maryland for majors in business:

•Robert H. Smith School of Business- Ranked #35 in the United States

•Perdue School of Business- Ranked #172 in the United States

•Merrick School of Business- Ranked #244 in the United States

Top 2 colleges in Maryland for majors in psychology:

•John Hopkins University- Ranked #26 in the United States

•University of Maryland College Park- Ranked #40 in the United States

Top 3 colleges in Maryland for majors in engineering:

•John Hopkins University- 41 Engineering majors

•University of Maryland College Park- 31 Engineering majors

•University of Maryland Baltimore County- 15 Engineering majors

Sources: findthebest.com,

business-schools.findthebest.com,

.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/

A-Team Advice

by Carly Tweed and Hailey Woodward

Q1: What are the requirements for getting into college? – McKenzie

A1: There are, usually, 5 parts of a college admissions packet:

1.Application

2.SAT/ ACT scores

3.Essay

4.Transcript

5.Letters of Recommendation

Q2: What value do scholarships have when making your decision? – McKenzie

A2: Scholarships should play a huge role when making your decision on a college. They are such a benefit because they will help you make a better decision in the long run and it’ll help you out with your tuition.

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