Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: University of Richmond Written by Elyse Krantzon June 12th, 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, 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 Richmond Richmond, VA With graduate schools in law and business, the University of Richmond is technically a “university.” But considering its size (just under 3,000 undergrads) and intimate classroom experience (8:1 student-faculty ratio and an average class size of 16), this private liberal arts university sometimes feels more like a college. All first year students get the opportunity to experience hands-on, discussion-based classes in their freshman year thanks to the first year seminar requirement. Courses such as “Civic Journalism & Social Justice,” “Science for Future Leaders,” and “Why Does Anything Exist” encourage intellectual conversation and the development of critical thinking skills. Freshmen curious about the intersection of math and science also have the chance to enroll in two interdisciplinary courses known as SMART (that combines biology, chemistry, and calculus) and IQ Science (that integrates biology, chemistry, computer, science, math, and physics). In these unique year-long courses, first year students will enjoy learning math and science in a research-based and collaborative environment. If business is your preferred area of study, you’ll be in good company at Richmond. The school’s three most popular majors are business administration, leadership studies, and accounting – which together account for almost 40 percent of the University’s graduates. Good to know: admitted Virginia students whose families earn less than $60k will receive a full scholarship to the University, equivalent to full tuition, room, and board! Image Credit: Top, Courtesy University of Richmond 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?
