What Students Say
Likes
- I really enjoyed the sense of community at Towson.
- Although it was a large school, it at times felt small and that there were always people you knew or ways to make new friends.
Dislikes
- I did not love the food at the dining halls/options of places to eat especially as someone with religious food restrictions.
- There were few options for kosher food, and no strictly halal food options.
Required Exams for Admission
My experience at Towson University was overall very positive. I met some of the best people I’ve known to date, gotten amazing experience to put on my resume that has helped secure me a spot in a top ranked graduate school, and have made relationships with teachers and peers that will last me a lifetime. I chose this university because I really appreciated the diverse and accepting environment they fostered, as well as the fact that they are not too far from home.
Course Curriculum
I feel the psychology curriculum prepared me well for the work I have started to do in the field. I had the opportunity to do research in class, and work in a research lab offered by the university.
Faculty
For some classes we had one teacher for around 60 kids. Sometimes these teachers with larger classes would have a teachers assistant , which is a student that had done the course and is not helping to teach it for credit. The best teacher I encountered was Jared McGinley. He was an advisor for the Psychology department, and the psych newsletter, and helped guide me during my last two years at Towson.
Campus Life
There is a large array of campus clubs and activities going on every day for different religious groups, ethnic groups, and different areas of interest. I participated in an LGBT group on campus, as well as the Jewish group on campus. Having a larger campus, I often stumbled upon events going on and was welcomed into them even if not in the club.
Placement
There is an opportunity for research while still studying. Many students stay to attend graduate school, while many take a year off before returning for schooling. The graduate school for clinical psychology is two years and is very competitive to get into.
Accommodation
There is the option of living on campus, with options including having one roommate sharing your room, or living in an apartment with as many as 8 and having your own bedroom and sharing a bathroom. There are dining hall plans you can get if your apartment doesn’t have a kitchen.
Exams
-I had to take the SAT, and I scored 1100. I had to submit a college essay, and I maintained a 4.0 in high school. -Towson University BS Psychology 3.5 GPA -I did not need to submit SoP, LoRs, or CV for Towson university. -Interview: We did not have interviews for the University. The grad school does require them, though.
Fees
The schooling is around $22,000USD for in-state students.
Scholarship
I did not receive a scholarship.
