Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: Emory University Written by Elyse Krantzon May 4th, 2020 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: Emory University Atlanta, GA A few years back, Emory’s supplemental essay question asked prospective students to explain why they wanted to attend Emory University, but they had to do so without mentioning the size (a comfortable 8,000 undergrads), location (six miles from downtown Atlanta), reputation (top-notch), or the weather (sunny and warm). Indeed, there are few schools in the country that offer the ideal combination of factors that Emory does. But while most students have heard about Emory’s strong business, science, and international studies programs, far fewer know about Emory’s hidden gem: Oxford College. Located about 45 minutes east of the main Atlanta campus, Oxford is Emory’s intensive two-year liberal arts college. Oxford enrolls a diverse and self-motivated group of individuals who, after they successfully complete the first two years of their bachelor’s degree, automatically gain entrance to Emory’s College of Arts & Sciences. (Alternatively, Oxford students can apply for admission to the Business School or the School of Nursing.) Good to know: Emory offers multiple scholarships as part of its Emory Scholars program. Top students can receive awards that equal the total cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, room and board! Image Credit: Top, Courtesy of Emory 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?
