Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: University of Tampa Written by Emily Toffelmireon August 10th, 2020 I came to College Coach after working for many years in college admissions and high school counseling. As a school counselor, I assisted students in the college application process and wrote hundreds of letters of recommendation, while also helping them and their families cope with any emotional, social, and academic concerns throughout the year. I transitioned from the high school setting to the admissions office when I joined the University of Southern California as an assistant director, reading freshmen and transfer applications and collaborating on admission decisions for over 150 majors, including the liberal arts, engineering, business, cinema, and the fine and performing arts. I subsequently took on the role of senior assistant director in the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, where I coordinated the division's Mork, Stamps, Trustee, Presidential and Dean's merit scholarship selection process, as well as recruitment publications and outreach, and traveled everywhere from Honolulu to Miami presenting to and interviewing hundreds of applicants each year. Learn More About Emily 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 Tampa Tampa, FL Since transitioning from a junior college to a four-year university in 1933, the University of Tampa has grown exponentially and its student body has greatly diversified. From serving only Florida residents to enrolling 9,600 students from all 50 states and 132 countries, Tampa’s star continues to rise. UT has experienced major growth in terms of its facilities, too. In the past two decades, the university has invested nearly $400 million in renovations and construction, including an athletic and intramural complex that is home to the men’s and women’s lacrosse teams. International Business, Biology, Environmental Studies, and Finance are some of UT’s most popular majors. High achieving freshmen may be invited to participate in the school’s interdisciplinary honors program, which boasts access to research scholarships, enrichment tutorials, and the incredible opportunity to study for a semester at the University of Oxford. Fun fact: there are about 1,000 internships offered annually to UT students, including valuable hands-on experiences at ESPN Radio, Tampa General Hospital, the Florida Aquarium, and the FBI. Image Credit: Top, Courtesy of University of Tampa 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?
