Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: College of William and Mary Written by Elyse Krantzon June 5th, 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: College of William and Mary Williamsburg, VA Pop quiz. Is the College of William and Mary public or private? And do you think it’s a small, medium or large school? You may be surprised to learn that W&M (named after King William III and Queen Mary II of England) is a public liberal arts college with nearly 6,300 undergraduates. It’s often considered a “public Ivy” because it draws such high achieving students while charging thousands less than the sticker price of its Ivy League competitors. Tuition costs are guaranteed not to increase for in-state students, while qualifying out-of-state students can receive up to a quarter of their full cost of attendance in the form of merit-based scholarships. As the second oldest college in the nation (it was founded back in 1693, before the town of Williamsburg was even established!), W&M has graduated three U.S. Presidents. In addition to offering outstanding programs in government, psychology, and biology, the College also has a unique partnership with the University of St Andrews, whereby students can study for two years at each school and earn a single B.A. degree. While the College is steeped in history, its campus today noted for its vibrant, diverse, and innovative character… a definite gem! Image credit: Top, Courtesy of College of William and Mary 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?
