University System of Maryland's applications increase

From: The Daily Record (Baltimore) | Date: April 22, 2008 | Copyright information

University System of Maryland schools are showing increases in applications for admission to the next freshman class. The University of Maryland, College Park, leads the increase with a 16 percent jump over last year. The campus expects about 4,125 students...

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