Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: Moravian College Written by Elyse Krantzon April 10th, 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: Moravian College Bethlehem, PA The sixth oldest college in this country is probably one you’ve never heard of: Moravian College. Nestled in the heart of the Lehigh Valley, Moravian was founded to provide all students—regardless of gender or socioeconomic background—with a quality education. The College still has ties to the Moravian Church (a Protestant branch), but students of all religious affiliations are welcome. The school’s 1,900 undergraduates can choose from more than 50 programs of study. Musically-inclined students can specialize in composition, music education, or performance, and private lessons are available for approximately 25 instruments, including the bagpipe, Celtic fiddle, and harpsichord. SOAR (Student Opportunities for Academic Research) is an ideal way for students from all majors to pursue original research in conjunction with a faculty mentor. Recent SOAR participants—who have studied DNA binding, the effects of dams on river water quality, and tourism & poverty—benefit from financial stipends and travel allowances to help fund their work. The Moravian Greyhounds compete in 20 DIII sports, with approximately one-third of students participating in varsity athletics. Amazing fact: 95 percent of Moravian graduates earn their degree in four years. Image Credit: Top, Courtesy of Moravian College Related Resources Read | Posted on December 10th, 2024 Navigating Medical School Applications: The Three Types of Letters Applicants Send Read | Posted on November 12th, 2024 Unlocking College Admissions: The Power of the Common Data Set Read | Posted on October 3rd, 2024 Does Where You Go To College Matter?
