Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: University of Toronto Written by Elyse Krantzon March 19th, 2019 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. And for some students, this includes schools beyond the U.S., too! As such, we are highlighting an international college this week in our School Spotlight series. School Spotlight: University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario, Canada Consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities, Toronto is a mecca for diverse, innovative thinkers, and the university that bears its name is no different. The University of Toronto attracts students from more than 160 countries and regions from around the world. At its main downtown location, also known as the St. George campus, U of T enrolls approximately 44,000 undergraduates, and they can begin their studies in one of five direct-entry schools. The Faculty of Arts & Science is the most popular division, and it offers more than 300 academic programs – including unusual majors like archaeology, digital humanities, and sustainable energy. Despite its large size, U of T is often described as a community of communities because the university provides multiple opportunities for students to engage in smaller learning settings. All undergrads within the Faculty of Arts & Science, for example, are placed in one of seven colleges that range from 1,800 to 6,000 students, and they each offer features like academic counseling, study spaces, and social events. Engineering, business, and computer science majors will love U of T’s popular co-op program where students can spend between 12 and 20 months working full time (and getting paid!) to experience real hands-on learning in a company setting. Fun fact: a research powerhouse, U of T boasts the third largest library system in North America and attracts more than $1.2 billion in research funding each year. Photo credit: Top, University of Toronto staff photographer Diana Tyszko 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?
