Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: Baylor University Written by Elyse Krantzon February 20th, 2018 I became interested in the college admissions process after serving as a student tour guide in the admissions office of my alma mater. After graduating, I accepted an admissions counseling position at Bennington College in Vermont where I evaluated applications and reviewed art portfolios from students across the country. Three years later, after pursuing my master's degree in New York City, I joined the admissions staff at Barnard College where I served as a senior admissions officer. At Barnard, I directed Long Island and Boston recruitment in addition to managing the College's alumnae interview program, coordinating admissions statistics, and editing various college publications. Having also served as an alumni interviewer for Dartmouth College and visited over 75 colleges, I feel especially well-equipped to help students prepare for admission interviews and campus tours. Learn More About Elyse choosing the right college, college lists, There are over 4,000 colleges and universities in the U.S. And while the media tends to focus on just a handful of schools, we at College Coach encourage students to think outside the box during their college selection process and explore a wide range of colleges. As such, we are highlighting a new college each week in our School Spotlight series. Check out the college below, along with the other posts in our series, and you may just stumble upon your dream school! School Spotlight: Baylor University Waco, TX As the oldest university in Texas, with perhaps one of the country’s most stunning campuses, Baylor University combines strong academics with traditional Christian values and electrifying school spirit. The Baptist university attracts over 14,000 undergraduates to its 1,000-acre campus in central Texas. While the business and engineering programs are well-regarded, students can also choose from more unusual majors, such as theatre design & technology, sports sponsorship & sales, bioinformatics, aviation sciences, and choral music. The most selective academic program for undergraduates is University Scholars, in which highly motivated students pursue an individualized course of study that includes courses in the Great Texts and culminates in a senior thesis. When spring rolls around and students need a break from their hard work and studies, Diadeloso arrives! “The day of the bear” is one of Baylor’s most anticipated traditions, as students can enjoy a full day of entertainment (including a carnival and musical performances) as well as athletic tournaments. Fun fact: Baylor has more than just a bear mascot; you can actually greet Joy and Lady in their habitat the next time you visit campus! Image Credit: Top, Courtesy of Matthew Minard/Baylor University Related Resources Read | Posted on March 26th, 2024 California Colleges and Universities: A Treasure Trove of Opportunities Read | Posted on March 5th, 2024 The Top 3 Campus Safety Myths Read | Posted on March 1st, 2024 Celebrating International Women’s Day: Is a Women’s College Right for You?
