Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: Johns Hopkins University Written by Elyse Krantzon February 27th, 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: Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD Known the world over for conducting state-of-the-art research in medicine, science, and engineering, Johns Hopkins University attracts active and engaged learners to its historic Charles Village campus. Nearly 6,000 undergrads (and 17,000 graduate students) call JHU home, and they come from all 50 states and almost 60 different countries. While the majority of students enroll in the Schools of Arts & Sciences or Engineering, the University also sponsors top-notch programs in nursing, business, and music. The Peabody Institute offers conservatory-level instruction in music performance, music education, and recording arts and sciences. With annual research expenditures of over $1.9 billion, JHU firmly believes that undergraduates should have access to hands-on research opportunities. Thanks to research programs and fellowships, undergrads can earn up to $10,000 to work directly with faculty mentors on original research projects. Recent award recipients have studied everything from HIV prevention and Asian-American identity to water scarcity and schizophrenia. Fun fact: the Blue Jays compete on 24 varsity athletic teams—22 D3 sports (including fencing, water polo, and wrestling) as well as D1 men’s and women’s lacrosse. Image Credit: Top, Courtesy of Johns Hopkins University Find out what you can expect from our partnership and view our variety of flexible services. Learn More about Our Services 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?
