UMES fall 2015 Applicants

[Switheart19Rx]

I have not seen any thread for UMES fall 2015 yet so i decided to create one So we can all share our experience though out the nervous process. I already submitted my application and now have my fingers crossed

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[ShockingPurple]

Good luck! As a current P3 I can try to answer some questions applicants may have. Did you apply for early decision?

 

[tinav]

I really like the school but the tuition for out of state is a sky rocket

 

[Switheart19Rx]

I talked to a representative on the phone who told me they do have residency programs which could make your tuition instate rate after about a year. not all bad

 

[tinav]

I talked to a representative on the phone who told me they do have residency programs which could make your tuition instate rate after about a year. not all bad

oh what do you mean? we can apply for Maryland residency after a year?

 

[ShockingPurple]

oh what do you mean? we can apply for Maryland residency after a year?

Yes, although it's not always guaranteed. You have to have been living in Maryland for a whole year and sometimes they (whoever awards in-state residency) will look at other factors. Example, one classmate moved his grandmother here after getting an apartment, changing his car license plates, etc so he was granted in-state residency however one other classmate works here, has been in the same house since P1 year, but because her mom paid her rent they didn't grant her in-state tuition. So we generally tell students to try to find your housing and get everything switched over to Maryland residency as soon as possible after your acceptance. You may be able to call the SOP office and talk to them about all the things you need to do to establish residency but definitely do it after you're accepted so that it can kick in for P2 year.

 

[Fizz85]

Hey, I am really interested in pharmacy at UMES, however, I read all over the news that this school has a horrible reputation when it comes to crime. Furthermore, salisbury also has a horrible crime rate. How do you feel safe going to a school such as UMES?

My concern is if I went to school here, my wife would be coming also and with a crime rate so high... How would I feel safe for my family? Lastly, how would my wife find a job in a place so isolated and dangerous?

I would really love some honest feedback about the safety of salisbury and princess anne as a whole and the opportunities of jobs. Thanks!

 

[ShockingPurple]

Hey, I am really interested in pharmacy at UMES, however, I read all over the news that this school has a horrible reputation when it comes to crime. Furthermore, salisbury also has a horrible crime rate. How do you feel safe going to a school such as UMES?

My concern is if I went to school here, my wife would be coming also and with a crime rate so high... How would I feel safe for my family? Lastly, how would my wife find a job in a place so isolated and dangerous?

I would really love some honest feedback about the safety of salisbury and princess anne as a whole and the opportunities of jobs. Thanks!

So UMES really had a time when the one undergrad was murdered on campus during their homecoming last year (2013). However, I know personally I have never felt unsafe on campus. Even when walking from the pharmacy building late at night to the parking lot there are lamps lit on campus and you can call for a police escort if you don't feel safe.
As for Salisbury, certain parts like downtown seem to see more crime that make the local news. A lot of students opt to stay in certain apartment complexes, such as Marley Manor, that aren't downtown and i haven't heard of anything going on (note: there may be issues but I haven't heard anything voiced).
I don't think the area is as dangerous as some of these "Most dangerous cities" lists make it sound to be, but rather that there is more crime in this area than you would expect (more of crime per population). As you noted it is kind of isolated and people speculate that sadly that's why some people act out because there isn't too many things to do here on the shore. But it makes for a great study environment if you're not tempted by the nightlife and other recreation.
As for your wife, it depends on what she does for work. There are opportunities but not as many as if you lived in a more populated area.

I hope this gives you some insight. If you have any more questions please feel free to message me and I can try to find information for you if I don't have it readily available.

 

[Fizz85]

Thank you for your response. Because I am a Maryland resident, I highly considered this school. Unfortunately after extensive research, I have withdrew my application from UMES. I believe that if I were single and stayed on campus the majority of the time, this school would have been great. I feel uneasy moving my family to the salisbury area due to the high crime rate. Hopefully this will leave a spot for someone else. Good luck!

 

[Husky1984]

Hey did anyone else interview this month?

 

[kbfitWVU]

Hey did anyone else interview this month?

I did! I had an interview on the 21st.