Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: University of Colorado-Boulder Written by Elyse Krantzon February 21st, 2017 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: University of Colorado-Boulder Boulder, CO A comprehensive public research university, the University of Colorado-Boulder is located at the base of the magnificent Rocky Mountains, and is arguably one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. The school’s 26,000 undergraduates can choose from more than 70 majors in areas as diverse as architectural engineering, jazz studies, international affairs, and media production. Most popular majors include psychology, integrative physiology, communication, and finance. Students looking for an additional challenge might enjoy pursuing one of the University’s 30+ combined bachelor’s/master’s programs that enable students to earn an undergraduate and graduate degree in just five years. CU’s inclusive and spirited campus offers students plenty of opportunities for engagement with one another. The University supports more than 300 clubs and student organizations, such as the Buffoons (the school’s oldest a cappella group), GlobeMed (a grass-roots public health and social justice club), and the Society of Women Engineers. Whether you’re interested in studying abroad, performing research, participating in community service, or pursuing an honors program, sunny CU-Boulder offers it all. Fun fact: Ralphie the buffalo (and also the University’s mascot) is escorted onto the field at the beginning of each football game. Photo by University of Colorado 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?
