Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: Reed College Written by Elyse Krantzon October 3rd, 2016 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: Reed College Portland, OR Self-motivated and intellectually curious students who embrace a genuine love of learning may be an ideal fit for the progressive and distinctive Reed College. Since its inception in the early 20th century, Reed has encouraged students to discover new passions in a demanding and intense academic environment. There are 1,400 undergraduates enrolled at the College, with a large percent of students hailing from CA, although there are sizable contingents from the Northeast and Northwest, as well as overseas. Majors in mathematics and natural sciences are popular here, and a high percentage of Reedies go on to pursue graduate work in those fields. Among the many hallmarks of a Reed education are the required first year humanities course (which takes students from the Ancient Mediterranean to the rise of the Roman Empire) and the senior thesis requirement. What do Reedies do for fun? There are over 100 registered student organizations to choose from, ranging from ARG! (Association of Reed Gamers) to women’s rugby. Fun fact: Reed boasts 31 Rhodes Scholars (the third-highest number of any US liberal arts college), as well as nearly 90 Fulbright recipients and three MacArthur Fellows. Image credit: Top, Reed College/Leah Nash 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?
