Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: McGill University Written by Elyse Krantzon June 3rd, 2019 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. And for some students, this includes schools beyond the U.S., too! As such, we are highlighting an international college this week in our School Spotlight series. School Spotlight: McGill University Montréal, Québec, Canada Love the idea of attending an international and world-class research university that’s not too far away? McGill University, located in safe and beautiful downtown Montréal, enrolls over 27,000 undergraduates, approximately 30 percent of whom are international citizens. From accounting to world religions, there are hundreds of academic fields to choose from, and the University makes it easy for students to personalize their ideal course of study. Through the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Science, for example, students can combine an arts major with a science major, resulting in multi-track programs such as political science (BA) and psychology (BS), or women’s studies (BA) and biology (BS). Given McGill’s prime location, cultural and recreational diversions abound. Each year the University sponsors nearly 700 musical performances, while students can also choose from a wide range of athletic programs. In addition to options such as varsity ice hockey and club cheerleading, students can join the unique co-ed sport known as woodsmen that tests skills in axe throwing, wood chopping, and fire building. Good to know: no essay is required when applying to McGill. Rather, admissions decisions are made primarily on a student’s academic achievement. Photo credit: Top, Courtesy of McGill University 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?
