Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: Eugene Lang College – The New School Written by Elyse Krantzon December 13th, 2016 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: Eugene Lang College – The New School New York, NY In the heart of Manhattan, Eugene Lang College is a bastion of progressive, liberal arts education. Lang, one of the five colleges that comprise The New School, features select majors in the humanities, arts, and social sciences, such as culture & media, interdisciplinary science, and screen studies. For students who are eager to study both the liberal arts and a studio art or music program, Lang’s five-year dual degree programs with the Parsons School of Design or the School of Jazz are ideal. All departments focus on an interdisciplinary approach to learning, and they are equally thoughtful about finding ways to incorporate New York City into day-to-day activities. Lang’s Greenwich Village campus is the perfect setting for its 1,500 students, where it’s easy to take advantage of the city’s many dance, film, music, theatre, and service opportunities. Seminar-style discussion-based classes are the norm here, making it easy to get to know both your classmates and professors. Although being educated at Lang is all about pushing boundaries, the College still offers a wide range of traditional campus activities, including a student newspaper, debate team, and intramural sports. Image credit: Top, courtesy of Eugene Lang College – The New School 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?
