Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: Millsaps College Written by Elyse Krantzon March 21st, 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: Millsaps College Jackson, MS Some students thrive in small classroom environments, where students and professors know each other on a first name basis, and it’s nearly impossible to “hide” in such an intimate setting. If you learn best when immersed in a small, yet engaged student body, consider Millsaps College. Located in a progressive southern city where food, music and art reign supreme, Millsaps is a private, liberal arts college that’s affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is also one of the 44 colleges that change lives. With approximately 1000 students on campus, Millsaps focuses on the undergraduate experience, boasting a 9:1 student/faculty ratio and an average class size of just 14. Writing is a major component of the college’s new Compass Curriculum. All students are required to attend two writing workshops before the end of their sophomore year and complete a Writing Proficiency Portfolio (including a critical reflective essay on the value of a Millsaps education) before graduation. Students have over 80 clubs and organizations at their disposal, which provide events and activities to enrich students’ lives outside of the classroom. From Greek life and DIII athletics, to community service and student government, Millsaps’ close-knit student body loves to get involved. Image Credit: Top, courtesy of Millsaps College 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?
