Choosing The Right College School Spotlight: Washington University in St. Louis Written by Elyse Krantzon November 29th, 2016 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: Washington University in St. Louis St. Louis, MO One of the nation’s preeminent research universities, WashU offers its 7,500 undergraduates stellar programs in business, science, and the arts. With 24 University-affiliated Nobel laureates and 67 percent of undergrads participating in community service, WashU is committed to teaching, research, and service to others. Among the school’s 100 majors are programs in archeology (complete with hands-on fieldwork experience at an excavation site somewhere across the globe); fashion design (that culminates in the annual WashU Fashion Design Show); and health care management (one of eight concentrations available through the Olin School of Business). Business majors have the unique opportunity to begin their professional studies in their very first semester on campus, making WashU one of the few selective 4-year business programs in the U.S. Exceptional undergraduates of any major may be eligible for a full tuition scholarship (worth nearly $49,000 in 2016). After submitting your Common Application, be sure to complete the appropriate scholarship application via WashU Pathway! Fun fact: WashU supports 19 varsity sports (DIII) and 39 club sports, including archery, equestrian, and triathlon. Women’s volleyball has garnered an impressive 10 NCAA national championships! 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?
