Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: University of the Pacific Written by Emily Toffelmireon November 2nd, 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 the Pacific Stockton, CA West Coasters are likely familiar with the University of the Pacific, a scenic private university located in north-central California. Regardless of your residency, Pacific can be a fantastic option for students seeking small classes, outstanding pre-professional opportunities, and a vibrant campus life. Over 3,640 diverse undergrads are enrolled at Pacific, studying everything from biology and business to speech pathology and theatre. Despite its relatively small size, Pacific hosts a music conservatory, a school of international relations, and a school of engineering and computer science. Highly motivated students with an eye toward career preparation will be well served by the university’s accelerated degree programs in dentistry, pharmacy, and law. All undergrads must complete general education requirements that include three Pacific Seminars. These seminars, which seek to answer the question “What makes a good society?” are interdisciplinary in nature and include a great deal of reading, writing, and class discussion. Image Credit: Top, Courtesy of University of the Pacific 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?
