Undergraduate Admissions

Maryland Ascent Program Application

Personal Information

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First Name

Preferred First Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Email Address

Confirm Email Address

Mobile Phone

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Home Phone

Will you be starting your senior year in the Fall of 2026?

Thank you for your interest in the Maryland Ascent Program! However, this program is designed specifically for high school seniors. We encourage you to apply for MAP when you are entering your senior year of high school. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the University of Maryland, Office of Undergraduate Admissions at oua-map@umd.edu.

Do you attend high school in Prince George's County, Baltimore City, or Baltimore County?

Thank you for your interest in the Maryland Ascent Program! However, this program is designed specifically for high school seniors from Prince George's County, Baltimore City, and Baltimore County. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to University of Maryland, Office of Undergraduate Admissions at oua-map@umd.edu.

I identify my gender as:

Home Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Education

Current High School

Name of High School Counselor

High School Counselor Email Address

Current Grade Point Average (GPA)

PSAT Score (if applicable)

SAT Score (if applicable)

ACT Score (if applicable)

Please upload your official or unofficial transcript showing grades from 9th through 11th grade.

Family Information

Parent/Guardian 1

First Name

Last Name

Relationship Type

Home Address

Same as Home Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Phone

Email Address

What is the highest level of education this person has attained?

Employer

Title

Parent/Guardian 2

First Name

Last Name

Relationship Type

Home Address

Same as Home Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Phone

Email Address

What is the highest level of education this person has attained?

Employer

Title

Maryland Ascent Program Interest Essay

In the space below, please write an essay indicating why you're interested in participating in the Maryland Ascent Program. What do you hope to get out of the program? What type of support do you hope to gain from participating in MAP?