Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: Grinnell College Written by Elyse Krantzon July 25th, 2017 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: Grinnell College Grinnell, IA “Social responsibility” isn’t just a catchy phrase at Grinnell College; it’s a way of life. Students in this artsy, intellectual college town are committed to a philosophy of personal responsibility and self-governance, and many graduates go on to fulfill their dreams of making positive change in the world. The College provides ample opportunities for its 1,700 students to engage with the world beyond their progressive Midwestern town. The popular Global Learning Program features semester-long tutorials that immerse students in two or more international cultures while studying specific themes such as migration (in Greece, Spain, and the southwestern US) and tolerance (in France and Germany). After completing a first-year tutorial course, Grinnellians are exempt from any core requirements; a flexible curriculum and personalized advising give students the chance to chart their own academic journeys. Fun fact: over 500 free events take place on campus each year. On a typical spring day, students could peruse a photography exhibition in the Faulconer Gallery, enjoy lunch with faculty and students at the Japanese Table, unwind in a yoga session, partake in a club soccer practice, relax to the strains of a string quarter performance, and work up a sweat at belly dance rehearsal! Image Credit: Top, Courtesy of Justin Hayworth, Grinnell 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?
