Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: University of New Mexico Written by Elyse Krantzon April 24th, 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: University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM What is a lobo, you ask? It’s the Spanish word for “wolf,” and since 1920, it has also served as the official nickname for the University of New Mexico. As a Hispanic-serving institution (over 45 percent of undergrads identify as such), UNM welcomes students from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds. 34 percent of students are Caucasian while 6 percent identify as American Indians. Over 19,600 undergraduates are enrolled on the main Albuquerque campus, many of whom are attracted to the University’s stellar science and engineering programs. In addition to offering the only nuclear engineering program in the state, UNM also features majors in astrophysics, earth & planetary sciences, and medical laboratory sciences. Students interested in pursuing undergraduate research will have plenty of opportunities on campus, including the McNair Program, the Research Opportunity Program, and Maximizing Access to Research Careers – all of which are specially designated for students from minority backgrounds. Fun fact: Not a NM resident? The University provides great financial incentives for you to apply. Students with top GPAs (3.9+) and strong ACT scores (31+) can apply for scholarships worth over $33,000 per year. Image Credit: Top, Photo Courtesy of University of New Mexico 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?
