Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: Michigan State University Written by Elyse Krantzon April 3rd, 2018 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: Michigan State University East Lansing, MI With 39,000 undergraduates and nearly 563,000 alumni spread throughout the world, you can be sure that life at Michigan State University is all about community. Students who live in one of MSU’s 27 residence halls will become part of a neighborhood that offers a range of student services, such as academic tutoring, cultural programming, and wellness classes. Athletics here couldn’t be more popular, whether you’re cheering on the DI Spartans (congrats to the women’s golf team on being named the 2017 Big 10 champions!), or one of the University’s many club or intramural teams. If you’ve ever wanted to attempt fencing, roller hockey, ultimate frisbee, or underwater hockey, now’s your chance! MSU’s most popular academic divisions are the Colleges of Business, Social Science, and Natural Science but the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) has exciting options as well. Hands-on CANR majors such as animal science, environmental studies, food science, and landscape architecture ensure that students develop the skills they need to succeed after graduation. Good to know: out-of-state students who join MSU’s Honors College will receive a four-year renewable scholarship worth $15,000 annually. Image Credit: Top, Photo © 2015 Michigan State University Board of Trustees 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?
