Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: Michigan Technological University Written by Elyse Krantzon April 2nd, 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. 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 Technological University Houghton, MI Far up on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, surrounded by the spectacular Lake Superior and nestled in the small college town of Houghton, you’ll find Michigan Tech, a public research university that’s dedicated to creating technology for the future. The 5,900 undergraduates who call Tech home have access to an unbeatable array of hands-on learning opportunities, from the Enterprise Program to internships and co-ops. Working in groups to solve real client problems, students who join one of the 24 Enterprise Program teams will have the chance to develop invaluable project management and teamwork skills. Join the Supermileage Systems Enterprise group, and you’ll be sponsored by corporations such as Ford and General Motors to create high mileage vehicles that will be raced in competitions across the country. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering are the two most popular majors at Tech, but the University also offers programs in pharmaceutical chemistry, sound design, and wildlife ecology & management. As a fully residential campus, Michigan Tech provides a wide range of extracurricular outlets. Consider joining the Huskies Pep Band (no auditions necessary!), the Aquanauts Scuba Club, or Engineers Without Borders. Photo credit: Top, Courtesy of Sarah Bird/Michigan Tech 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?
