Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: University of Vermont Written by Emily Toffelmireon July 27th, 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 Vermont Burlington, VT How did the University of Vermont receive its nickname, UVM? The initialism comes from the university’s Latin name, Universitas Viridis Montis (University of the Green Mountains), which is quite apt, given the school’s location in foothills of the Northeast Appalachians. Known for its artsy vibe and vast array of outdoor opportunities, Burlington makes an ideal college environment for UVM’s 10,700 undergrads. The University offers over 100 majors in seven schools and colleges, from Animal Science to Public Communication, from Civil Engineering to Secondary Education. Within the College of Arts & Sciences, motivated first years seeking an interdisciplinary perspective can participate in Teacher-Advisor Programs that utilize writing-intensive seminars and thoughtful advising. The most recent seminar offerings include “Dance in the Contemporary World” (in the Fine Arts TAP), “Geology with Google Earth” (in the Natural Science and Math TAP), and “Meanings of Madness” (in the Social Science TAP). As a public research university, UVM attracts students from across the country; out-of-state scholarships ranging from $7,000 to $20,000 help to sweeten the deal. Fun fact: Join the UVM Outing Club to experience backpacking in the White Mountains, snowshoeing at Stowe Pinnacle, or canoeing in the Adirondacks. Image Credit: Top, Courtesy of University of Vermont 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?
