Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: Santa Clara University Written by Elyse Krantzon July 18th, 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: Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA As a Jesuit, Catholic university, Santa Clara University is incredibly diverse. While the majority of students hail from California, approximately half aren’t Catholic, and 45 percent are students of color. Although attendance at religious services isn’t mandated, SCU’s commitment to Jesuit traditions runs deep. By striving to educate the whole person, SCU transforms students into leaders who will act for the good of society, incorporating social justice and ethics into their everyday lives. Even SCU’s Residential Learning Communities infuse the ideals of global citizenship, sustainability, and social responsibility into their missions. The University’s 5,400 undergraduates have a range of academic offerings available to them, with finance, marketing, psychology and communication being top draws. The School of Engineering features 7 majors and 6 minors, including accredited programs in civil engineering, computer science and mechanical engineering. And what better place to study these subjects than in the heart of the Silicon Valley, where innovators and entrepreneurs alike can find internships as well as jobs after graduation? The University’s career center does a terrific job preparing students for employment, too. Their 4-week career prep bootcamp provides students with the resources they need (including a personality assessment and a résumé lab) to successfully land that first job or internship. Image Credit: Top, Photo by Majed Abolfazli, courtesy Santa Clara 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?
