Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: Davidson College Written by Elyse Krantzon December 24th, 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: Davidson College Davidson, NC The beautiful and historic Davidson College is home to 1,850 students, each of whom is dedicated to developing their talents in leadership and service. Greek Life (known as Patterson Court) and athletics are wildly popular here, as is the 100-year old student-run Honor Code. Because students are bound to never cheat on their work, exams are self-scheduled and unproctored, while take-home tests are a common occurrence. Political science, economics, and biology are among the most popular majors, but the College also features strong programs in interdisciplinary studies, history, and math. Davidson students benefit from a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 17 students, while over three-quarters of students participate in club and intramural sports. With teams available in flickerball, ultimate Frisbee, and flag football (among others!), there’s something for everyone. Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, Davidson places a heavy emphasis on community service. Students with a passion for volunteering will have dozens of ways to stay involved, including community-based learning courses (such as “Teaching Spanish in Elementary Schools” and “Community-based Theatre for Social Change”) and the Center for Civic Engagement, which connects students with local non-profits through selective fellowship and internship programs. Good to know: while Davidson students hail predominantly from the South, they represent a much broader diversity, as 33 percent are domestic students of color and nearly 12 percent are international. Image Credit: Top, Courtesy of Davidson College Find out what you can expect from our partnership and view our variety of flexible services. Learn More about Our Services 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?
