Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: Florida Southern College Written by Elyse Krantzon April 20th, 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: Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL If you love the idea of attending college in Florida, but U Florida and Florida State seem too big, it might be worth considering Florida Southern. Located on a lake just 40 miles from Disney World, you’ll find a beautiful, suburban campus complete with gardens, a year-round heated pool, and citrus trees. Almost 2,800 undergrads call FSC home, and they come from nearly every state and more than 50 foreign countries. In addition to guaranteeing that all students can graduate in four years, FSC also provides an internship and a junior year off-campus learning experience for all students, either domestic or international, at no additional cost. Also unique to FSC is its Horticultural Science degree with a concentration in citrus, the only one of its kind in the country! In addition to providing small classes with plenty of hands-on experiences, FSC is affordable. Over 98 percent of students receive some kind of institutional aid, and the average financial aid package is just under $27,000. If you love the sun but are also looking to join an active academic community, Florida Southern could be the ideal match for you. Image Credit: Top, Courtesy of Florida Southern 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?
