Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: DePaul University Written by Elyse Krantzon September 16th, 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: DePaul University Chicago, IL As the country’s largest Catholic university, DePaul University also happens to be one of the most diverse. Approximately 40 percent of undergraduates are students of color, and over 75 different countries are represented on campus. 14,500 undergrads come to DePaul to study everything from animation and astrophysics to special education and sports communication. With strong programs in accounting and finance, the College of Business is the most popular undergraduate destination. Whether students are based on the Lincoln Park Campus or the downtown Loop Campus, the city of Chicago becomes one of your primary classrooms. All first year students have the chance to engage with the city thanks to the Chicago Quarter, a special first year-only class that introduces students to the ins and outs of the Windy City. With courses like “Chicago & Jazz,” “The Chicago Economy at Work,” and “Natural Chicago by Bicycle,” it’s easy to fall in love with your new home away from home. With its Vincentian heritage, DePaul places a strong emphasis on community engagement and social justice. Through the Steans Center, students can enroll in service-learning courses, pursue volunteering internships, and apply for special community service scholarships. Image Credit: Top, Courtesy of DePaul University 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?
