Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: Bentley University Written by Elyse Krantzon March 28th, 2017 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: Bentley University Waltham, MA Leadership, Power and Politics in Organizations…Technology, Innovation and Economic Performance…New Product Development and Marketing… Do these sound like the types of courses you’d love to take in college? If you’re a student at Bentley University, a business school located just minutes outside of Boston, you’re in luck. The university’s 4,200 undergrads can choose from a variety of business majors leading to a bachelor’s of science degree, including actuarial science, creative industries, and managerial economics. And because Bentley believes in the fusion of business, technology, and the liberal arts, the university even provides a special dual major option for business students looking to pursue a second degree in liberal studies (and still graduate in four years!). Bentley’s proximity to the city of Boston is a major boon for the 90 percent of students who seek an internship during their time on campus. In addition to listing internships in the Boston area, the career services office provides students with the resources to network and find positions nationwide. As of February 2017, internships are available at Fidelity Investments, Athena Health, Ernst & Young, and WGBH (Boston’s public radio station). Fun fact: As Bentley was founded in 1917, this year marks their centennial celebration. Happy Anniversary, Bentley! Image Credit: Top, Courtesy of Bentley 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?
