Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: Eckerd College Written by Elyse Krantzon August 27th, 2018 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: Eckerd College St. Petersburg, FL One of the 44 Colleges that Change Lives, Eckerd College is truly a one-of-a-kind school. From strengths in marine science and environmental studies, to pet-friendly dorm policies, Eckerd provides 1,900 students unparalleled opportunities for academic, social, and emotional growth. Because of its location on the Gulf of Mexico, Eckerd can connect students to amazing research and internship experiences with organizations such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute and the Florida Institute of Oceanography. And because of the College’s 4-1-4 calendar system, students can spend Winter Term on campus pursuing an independent project, or off campus in one of 20+ international programs. Imagine studying natural history in the Galapagos or field archeology in the Bahamas next January! Looking to take advantage of the amazing weather at Eckerd? The College’s Waterfront Program supplies students with dozens of sailboats, kyacks, canoes, sailboards, and paddle boards for recreational use – all free of charge! Fun fact: students are welcome to bring their family pet to school. Dogs, cats, snakes, birds, and a host of other domesticated animals are permitted to live in designated pet-friendly dorms. Image Credit: Top, Courtesy of Eckerd 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?
