Participating and being admitted into the Maryland Transfer Advantage Program would be an unforgettable experience. In junior year of high school, I knew I wanted to attend Montgomery College. While considering Montgomery College, I found out that it is one of the best community colleges in the country. They also offer different transfer programs like MTAP which was eye-opening for me to realize since it gives me the opportunity to transfer to University of Maryland, College Park. Financially speaking, Montgomery College was also the best option I had. I come from a low-income household that would not be able to afford taking out loans. I was offered the Board of Trustees scholarship at Montgomery College because this institution was able