Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: Austin College Written by Elyse Krantzon May 21st, 2019 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: Austin College Sherman, TX Unless you’re from Texas, Austin College is likely a gem you’ve never heard of. But that shouldn’t stop you from considering it as an amazing option, especially if you love the idea of spending four years in a diverse, engaging, and supportive campus environment that provides scores of life changing opportunities. For the 1,300 students enrolled at Austin College, one of the 45 Colleges That Change Lives, learning doesn’t stop in the classroom. Thanks to JanTerm and Career Study Off-Campus, students gain hands-on experiences learning about new cultures and career opportunities on a regular basis. This upcoming winter, 10 amazing JanTerm courses will be taking place in locations such as Costa Rica (with a course titled The Power of Nature, Yoga, and Art to Heal Us); Mexico (where students can master the Spanish language); and Scotland (with a course titled Castles, Crosses, Kilts, and Celts). Given options like these, it’s not surprising that 70 percent of students complete some kind of international experience during their time at Austin College. Fun fact: students looking to immerse themselves in foreign language and culture may want to live in the on-campus Language House, where German, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Chinese are spoken throughout the day. Image Credit: Top, Courtesy of Austin 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?
