Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: University of Wisconsin Written by Elyse Krantzon January 23rd, 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, 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 Wisconsin Madison, WI With nearly 30,000 undergraduates enrolled at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, you might imagine that adjusting to college life could be a little overwhelming. After all, a freshman could literally get lost navigating its 936 acres. But at UW, the first year experience is all about community. Thanks to the University’s 11 residential learning communities (including Women in Science & Engineering and the Multicultural Learning Community) and approximately 50 first-year academic interest groups (FIGs) offered each fall, it’s easy to find your own niche. It’s an added bonus that all FIG classes satisfy at least one UW general education requirement, and most FIG clusters limit their enrollment to 20 students. Research is another fantastic way for underclass students to get involved. UW sponsors an Undergraduate Research Scholars Program that specifically targets freshmen and sophomores, enabling curious students to work directly with faculty and staff in a hands-on and meaningful way. And even if you don’t plan on joining one of the University’s varsity 23 sports teams, you can still keep active through one of the school’s 40 club teams, 40 intramural teams, or 100 weekly group fitness classes. Image Credit: Top, Courtesy of Jeff Miller / University of Wisconsin–Madison 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?
