Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: University of Oklahoma Written by Elyse Krantzon March 14th, 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 Oklahoma Norman, OK Are you a National Merit Scholar? If you choose to attend the University of Oklahoma, you’d be in good company. With over 850 National Merit Scholars enrolled, OU yields the most Scholars among all public universities across the country. But that’s just one reason why top students call OU home. The University prides itself on providing a friendly and welcoming experience for all students, and the beautiful campus, located 20 minutes from Oklahoma City, combines the best features of a small college town with easy access to a vibrant metropolis. OU’s 22,000 undergrads (40 percent of whom come from out-of-state) have access to over 170 majors including top programs in dance, journalism, entrepreneurship, and meteorology. But even if you’re an aspiring paleontologist, pilot, or petroleum engineer, you’ll find the majors you need to make your dream career a reality. When students need a break from their academic pursuits, OU has over 400 clubs – from the university gospel choir to the Sooner supercomputer club – to keep undergrads engaged. What is a Sooner? OU’s nickname refers to the settlers who were eager to stake out land during the Land Run of 1889. The term later became synonymous for a progressive, energetic individual. Image Credit: Photo by Robert H. Taylor 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?
