Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: Howard University Written by Emily Toffelmireon August 31st, 2020 I came to College Coach after working for many years in college admissions and high school counseling. As a school counselor, I assisted students in the college application process and wrote hundreds of letters of recommendation, while also helping them and their families cope with any emotional, social, and academic concerns throughout the year. I transitioned from the high school setting to the admissions office when I joined the University of Southern California as an assistant director, reading freshmen and transfer applications and collaborating on admission decisions for over 150 majors, including the liberal arts, engineering, business, cinema, and the fine and performing arts. I subsequently took on the role of senior assistant director in the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, where I coordinated the division's Mork, Stamps, Trustee, Presidential and Dean's merit scholarship selection process, as well as recruitment publications and outreach, and traveled everywhere from Honolulu to Miami presenting to and interviewing hundreds of applicants each year. Learn More About Emily 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: Howard University Washington, DC With a rich history in service and leadership, Howard University has been helping African-American students realize their personal and professional goals for over 150 years. Today, Howard enrolls 6,500 undergraduates, drawing heavily from Maryland, New York, Virginia, and California. As a private, co-ed, research university, Howard features its own medical, dental, law, and pharmacy schools. Undergraduates can choose from a vast array of majors, from Computer Science to Elementary Education to Supply Chain Management. Looking for a specific course that’s not available on campus? Thanks to a consortium of DC-area schools, Howard students can cross-register at American, Georgetown, and George Washington Universities. Howard’s campus is located in a residential neighborhood in central DC, but the university has expanded in recent years. In 2016, the $70 million, state-of-the-art Interdisciplinary Research Building opened, offering specialized labs to bring together a diverse range of STEM scholars in one space. Image Credit: Top, Courtesy of Howard University Find out what you can expect from our partnership and view our variety of flexible services. Learn More about Our Services 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?
