Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: Kenyon College Written by Elyse Krantzon November 1st, 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: Kenyon College Gambier, OH Mention Kenyon College to any English teacher and you’ll probably receive a broad smile of recognition. Nationally known for having a rich literary tradition, Kenyon offers an exceptional English program (featuring an emphasis in creative writing), as well as the acclaimed literary journal, “The Kenyon Review.” Outside of English, other popular majors include economics and psychology, although interdisciplinary programs in biochemistry, international studies, and neuroscience are other exciting options. The 1,600 undergrads who attend Kenyon have a 1,000 acre campus at their disposal, including a 480-acre nature preserve that’s home to the Brown Family Environmental Center. In addition to sponsoring Kenyon’s annual Earth Day festival, the BFEC provides students the ideal location to conduct scientific research, enjoy a wildlife garden, and compete in trail races. Approximately 30 percent of students compete in varsity athletics. Particularly worthy of mention are the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams who have garnered an impressive 34 and 23 national DIII titles, respectively. Fun fact: Kenyon is the oldest private college in OH, and is also the alma mater of the 19th US President of the US, Rutherford B. Hayes. Image credit: Top, courtesy of Kenyon 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?
