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EMBRACING INNOVATION. Your academic aspirations are high. You want to make a difference in the world. Pursue your dreams at USF—a top public research university in Tampa. Investigate the impact of hurricanes and help discover new solutions in crisis management. As an engineering student, collaborate with the College of Medicine to create the next generation of robotic prosthetics. Work alongside some of the nation’s top cancer researchers as you pursue the only undergraduate biomedical sciences degree in Florida. At USF, the possibilities are limited only by your passions.
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We have over 80 academic programs to choose 1. from and our 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio means you get personal attention.
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13 | Briefs
Catch the latest trends in college life and
admissions: Picking the right school, “green”
programs and campus initiatives; the new SAT
Score Choice policy; dorm living options; unusual
degrees, admissions terms defined, volunteer op-
tions, common college myths, and more!
36 | Social Media and your College
experience
By Jill Schoepf
Put your Facebooking skills to good use in the
admission process. Learn about Twitter, Digg, and
other social media tools. Web 2.0 skills may not
only help you get into your preferred college,
but they’ll also be invaluable for you to make the
connections you need for the future. You’ll be at
a huge advantage by starting now!
48 | Discover the world of engineering
By Sarah S. Cox
No matter the state of the economy, engineer-
ing majors are always in demand. Students who
pursue engineering solve problems and make the
world a better place—you can, too!
60 | Fine arts, Design and Media Careers
By Pauline Estrem
Explore your range as an artist and take ad-
vantage of hot majors and careers, like graphic
design, animation, motion graphics, and video
production. Learn more about what art pro-
grams and schools are looking for and what you’ll
need in your application.
67 | taking Care of Business
By Chelsea Greenwood
Despite the sluggish economy, business is the
most popular major in the country. Schools are
offering a variety of business majors, such as
entrepreneurship, to better prepare students for
our ever-changing society.
75 | Girls rule: women’s Colleges
remain a viable Option
By Julie Bogart
Think women’s colleges are a thing of the past?
Think again. These schools offer unique benefits
that you won’t find at co-ed colleges. Keep an
open mind and learn what a women’s college
could do for you.
82 | a healthy Choice
By Aimee Heller
Health care careers remain hot, even in a cool
economy. There will always be a need for doc-
tors, nurses, mental health professionals, dentists,
and more. Explore the health care field to find
out what suits you best.
91 | Precollege Summer Programs
By Scott William
Do something different next summer! Precollege
summer programs are a fun way to find out if a
career is for you. You might even rub elbows with
top executives and government officials!
98 | Financing your Future
By Joan Mead
Though the economy has thrown everyone for
a loop, it’s not impossible to finance your college
education. Some careful planning could make all
the difference. Many colleges have even made it
easier for you to receive the financial aid you need.
111 | heard on Campus
By Susan Johnston
Wondering what college life is really like? Get
the inside scoop, direct from the source. Current
college students dish out advice on college living,
academics, making friends, and managing their
money.
117 | explore the world (and earn
College Credit)
By Laura Nathan
Now’s your chance to experience what life is like
in a different country by studying abroad in col-
lege. We sort through the different programs to
help you get the most out of your adventure.
Publisher Michael Gluckstern
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CollegeDirectoryAgnes scott college .................. 77Decatur, GAwww.agnesscott.edu
American university ................... 6Washington, DCwww.american.edu/admissions
Arcadia university .................. 122Glenside, PAwww.arcadia.edu/mcg.asp
Arizona state university ............. 9Multiple Locations ThroughoutPhoenix, AZwww.asu.edu
bard college at simon’s rock ..... 8Great Barrington, MAwww.simons-rock.edu
beloit college ......................... 127Beloit, WIwww.beloit.edu
benedictine university .............. 85Lisle, ILwww.ben.edu/mcg
carlow university ..................... 78Pittsburgh, PAwww.carlow.edu
carnegie Mellon university ....... 65Pittsburgh, PAwww.cmu.edu/admission
case Western reserve university ............................... 107Cleveland, OHadmission.case.edu
chaminade university ............... 21Honolulu, HIwww.chaminade.edu/admissions
chatham university .................. 79Pittsburgh, PAwww.chatham.edu
clemson university ................... 93Clemson, SCwww.clemson.edu/admission
coastal carolina university ..... 109Conway, SCwww.coastal.edu
college of charleston ............... 31Charleston, SCwww.cofc.edu/admissions
colorado state university ......... 41Fort Collins, COwww.colostate.edu
concordia university ................ 84Portland, ORwww.cu-portland.edu
dickinson college ..................... 25Carlisle, PAwww.dickinson.edu/admit
elmhurst college ...................... 29Elmhurst, ILwww.elmhurst.edu
eugene lang college the new school for liberal Arts ............. 32New York, NYwww.newschool.edu/lang
georgia institute of technology ........................... 58Atlanta, GAwww.admission.gatech.edu
georgia state university ........... 15Atlanta, GAwww.gsu.edu/undergraduate_admission.html
grand valley state university honors college ......................... 44Allendale, MIwww.gvsu.edu/honors
green Mountain college ......... 113Poultney, VTadmissions.greenmtn.edu
greensboro college ................. 115Greensboro, NCwww.greensborocollege.edu
gustavus Adolphus college ....... 21St. Peter, MNwww.gustavus.edu/admission
hawaii Pacific university .......... 70Honolulu, HIwww.hpu.edu
high Point university ............... 97High Point, NCwww.highpoint.edu
hillsdale college ....................... 45Hillsdale, MIwww.hillsdale.edu
hofstra university .................... 72Hempstead, NYwww.hofstra.edu
illinois institute of technology ............................... 53Chicago, ILadmission.iit.edu
illinois Wesleyan university ...... 95Bloomington, ILwww.iwu.edu
indiana tech ............................. 74Fort Wayne, INwww.indianatech.edu
indiana university .................... 42Bloomington, INwww.admit.indiana.edu
indiana university — Purdue university indianapolis ........... 107Indianapolis, INwww.iupui.edu/enroll
iowa state university ............... 18Ames, IAwww.iastate.edu
Johns hopkins university .......... 89Baltimore, MDapply.jhu.edu
kendall college of Art and design of ferris state university .......... 65Grand Rapids, MIwww.kcad.edu
kettering university ................. 59Flint, MIwww.admissions.kettering.edu
lawrence technological university ................................. 71Southfield, MIwww.ltu.edu
lawrence university ............... 128Appleton, WIwww.lawrence.edu
linfield college ....................... 110McMinnville, ORwww.linfield.edu
loyola university Maryland ...... 43Baltimore, MDwww.loyola.edu/admissions
Marquette university.............. 127Milwaukee, WImarquette.edu/explore
Marshall university ................... 34Huntington, WVwww.marshall.edu
Maryland institute college of Art (MicA) ............................ 63Baltimore, MDwww.mica.edu
Marymount Manhattan college 74New York, NYwww.mmm.edu
Massachusetts college of Art and design ............................... 62Boston, MAwww.massart.edu
Mcdaniel college....................... 23Westminster, MDwww.mcdaniel.edu
Miami university .................... 116Oxford, OHwww.muohio.edu/admission
Michigan state university ....... 126East Lansing, MIwww.admissions.msu.edu
Millikin university .................. 123Decatur, ILwww.millikin.edu/admission
Milwaukee school of engineering .......................... 58Milwaukee, WIwww.msoe.edu
Mississippi state university ...... 26Starkville, MSwww.admissions.msstate.edu
Mount vernon nazarene university ................................... 4Mount Vernon, OHwww.mvnu.edu
new college of florida .............. 93Sarasota, FLwww.ncf.edu
newcastle university .............. 125Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKwww.ncl.ac.uk/
newman university .................. 90Wichita, KSwww.newmanu.edu
northwestern university .......... 50Evanston, ILwww.ugadm.northwestern.edu
ohio northern university ....... 102Ada, OHwww.onu.edu
old dominion university ............ 3Norfolk, VAwww.modernmind.odu.edu
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oregon institute of technology ........................... 90Klamath Falls, ORwww.oit.edu/mcg
oregon state university ........... 57Corvallis, ORoregonstate.edu/admissions
Parsons the new school for design ................................ 64New York, NYwww.parsons.edu/degrees/index.aspx
Pennsylvania college of technology — An Affiliate of Penn state university ......... 108Williamsport, PAwww.pct.edu/myguide
Pratt institute .......................... 66Brooklyn, NYwww.pratt.edu/admiss/request
Presbyterian college ................. 86Clinton, SCwww.presby.edu
Princeton university ................. 39Princeton, NJwww.princeton.edu
regent’s college...................... 120London, England UKwww.regents.ac.uk
rice university ....................... 126Houston, TXwww.rice.edu
roger Williams university ........ 69Bristol, RIwww.rwu.edu
roosevelt university ................. 31Shaumburg, ILwww.roosevelt.edu
rutgers university .................... 24New Brunswick, NJwww.admissions.rutgers.edu
saint Joseph’s college ............. 114Rensselaer, INwww.saintjoe.edu
saint Joseph’s university .......... 68Philadelphia, PAwww.sju.edu
saint Mary’s college ................. 80Notre Dame, INwww.saintmarys.edu
the school of the Art institute of chicago ................................ 63Chicago, ILwww.saic.edu
southern Methodist university ................................. 19Dallas, TXwww.smu.edu/admission
st. John’s college .................... 128 Annapolis, MDwww.stjohnscollege.edu
st. Joseph’s college ................. 102Brooklyn & Patchogue, NYwww.sjcny.edu
st. norbert college ................... 27Depere, WIwww.snc.edu
stetson university .................. 124Deland, FLwww.stetson.edu
stony brook university ........... 104Stony Brook, NYwww.stonybrook.edu
suny Plattsburgh ....................... 5Plattsburgh, NYwww.plattsburgh.edu
sweet briar college .................. 78Sweet Briar, VAwww.sbc.edu/admissions
syracuse university .................. 80Syracuse, NYsyr.edu
trine university ...................... 123Angola, INwww.trine.edu
u.s. coast guard Academy ........ 51New London, CTwww.uscga.edu
university of Alaska — fairbanks .................................. 55Fairbanks, AKwww.uaf.edu
university of Arizona .............. 125Tucson, AZadmissions.arizona.edu
university of canterbury ........ 109Christchurch, NZwww.canterbury.ac.nz
university of central florida .... 12Orlando, FLwww.admissions.ucf.edu
university of colorado at boulder ................................ 46Boulder, COwww.colorado.edu
university of denver ................. 39Denver, COwww.du.edu/admission
university of glamorgan ......... 119Pontypridd, Wales UKwww.glam.ac.uk/international
university of illinois at urbana — champaign ............................... 28Urbana-Champaign, ILadmissions.uiuc.edu
university of indianapolis ......... 89Indianapolis, INwww.uindy.edu
university of Mary Washington ............................ 106Fredericksburg, VAwww.umw.edu
university of nevada, reno ....... 58Reno, NVwww.unr.edu/engineering/
university of north carolina Wilmington .............................. 35Wilmington, NCwww.uncw.edu/admissions
university of northern colorado ................................... 33Greeley, COwww.unco.edu
university of northern iowa ..... 44Cedar Falls, IAwww.uni.edu/admissions
university of oklahoma ............ 81Norman, OKwww.ou.edu
university of rochester ............ 12Rochester, NYwww.rochester.edu
university of san diego ............ 52San Diego, CAwww.sandiego.edu/engineering
university of san francisco ....... 25San Francisco, CAwww.usfca.edu
the university of scranton ....... 87Scranton, PAwww.scranton.edu/admissions
university of south carolina ... 103Columbia, SCwww.sc.edu/admissions
university of south florida ......... 1Tampa, FLwww.usf.edu
university of st. thomas ........... 96Houston, TXwww.stthom.edu/admissions
the university of tulsa ............... 2Tulsa, OKwww.utulsa.edu/admission
vaughn college of Aeronautics and technology ......................... 57Flushing, NYwww.vaughn.edu
viterbo university .................. 101La Crosse, WIwww.viterbo.edu
Washington university in st. louis ............................... 54St. Louis, MOadmissions.wustl.edu
Wentworth institute of technology ............................... 56Boston, MAwww.wit.edu
West Point................................ 46West Point, NYwww.admissions.usma.edu
Western Michigan university .... 73Kalamazoo, MIwww.wmich.edu
Westminster college ............... 105Salt Lake City, UTwww.westminstercollege.edu
Wofford college ........................ 88Spartanburg, SCwww.wofford.edu
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CollegeDirectoryBirmingham-Southern College .....47
Birmingham, AL
www.bsc.edu
Coker College.............................18b
Hartsville, SC
www.coker.edu
Erskine College ....................... 57b
Due West, SC
www.erskine.edu
Furman University ................ 127b
Greenville, SC
www.engagefurman.com
Hendrix College .........................81b
Conway, AR
www.hendrix.edu
Hollins University ......................81b
Roanoke, VA
www.hollins.edu
John Brown University ............ 27b
Siloam Springs, AR
www.jbu.edu/admissions
LaGrange College .................. 125b
LaGrange, GA
www.lagrange.edu/admission/index.
html
Lees-McRae College ....................57b
Banner Elk, NC
www.lmc.edu
Maryville College .................... 41b
Maryville, TN
maryvillecollege.edu
Oklahoma City University ..........44b
Oklahoma City, OK
www.okcu.edu
Salem College ............................77b
Winston-Salem, NC
www.salem.edu
Tennessee Tech University ...... 58b
Cookeville, TN
www.morethantech.org
Texas State University —
San Marcos ............................. 29b
San Marcos, TX
www.txstate.edu
Union University ..................... 21b
Jackson, TN
www.uu.edu
University of Dallas ...................44b
Irving, TX
www.udallas.edu
University of South Carolina
Upstate......................................21b
Spartanburg, SC
www.uscupstate.edu
University of Texas at Dallas ..... 4b
Dallas, TX
www.utdallas.edu
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n don’t be swayed by rankings.Big names are hard to ignore, as are those “Best 100 Colleges” lists. However, schools like Harvard, Yale and Princeton have only about a 10-percent acceptance rate.
While a “brand-name” school may indeed be the right place for you, it may not be. Don’t limit yourself to only the top 15 or 20 ranked schools. The best school for you could be one you’ve never heard of before. Do some research and see what else is out there.
n what qualities are important to you?What are you looking for in a college? More than just a name, right? It might help to make a list of some of the qualities you want in a school, such as:
Strength in intended major. Whether it’s history or biochemistry, if you know what you’d like to study in college, apply to schools that not only offer the kind of program you want, but also excel in that area.
Financial aid availability. This is often an overriding factor in selecting a college. What
kinds of scholarships and/or loans do your schools of choice offer, and do you qualify?
Size. When you envision yourself on campus, what does it look like? Is it sprawling with hundreds of people milling about, or is it smaller, with some recognizable faces?
Location. Would you prefer to go to college in a major metropolitan city, in the suburbs of a city or in a small college town?
Campus life. What kind of students would you feel most at home with? Preppy? Artsy? Competitive? Laid-back? Are you interested in a school where athletics are big? Or would a smaller liberal arts college suit you better?
n does it feel right? Get to know a school as well as you can. Visit the campus. Talk to current students. Become a fan on Facebook. Could you see yourself thriving in that environment?
Don’t rely solely on others—or college rankings—to tell you where to apply. Also rely on yourself, your research and your smarts, and you’ll be likely to end up at the college that’s just right.
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B eThe Right Fitapply to schools that are right for yousure, you’ve heard it before,
from your guidance counselor
or your parents. Apply to the
colleges that are right for you.
But what does that even mean?
Just because something is
trendy or brand-name doesn’t
mean it’ll fit (or look good
on) everybody. Some schools
will fit you better than others.
Consider the following tips as
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for an increasing number of students, “going green” is more than just a trend. It’s a subject they want to devote their lives to. At colleges and universities across the country, students are flocking to environmental studies programs, which focus on human interaction with the earth.
Most of these programs combine classes on the physical environment with courses on environmental policy. Biology, geography and geology are some of the major’s core disciplines, while many programs also cover some aspect of
environmental technology.
Classes vary by school but often allow students to study environmental law and politics, investigate climate change, study the ways in which the environment changes over time, and make educated predictions about what could happen in the future.
Environmental studies majors should expect hands-
on courses that provide practical field experience. At
Dickinson College, for example, the Luce Semester gives students
the opportunity to apply lessons from the classroom in a real-world context as they investigate issues affecting two
watershed regions: the Chesapeake Bay and the lower Mississippi River Basin. Through field research and interaction with scientists and members of the community, participants get a firsthand look at topics such as aquatic science, environmental justice, coastal geomorphology and more.
But environmental studies extends beyond science and approaches the man-and-nature equation from a philosophical standpoint, asking questions about humans’ basic role on Earth. Recent environmental studies courses include Psychology of Climate Change at the University of Oregon, Blood and Oil: Natural Resources, Poverty and Violence at the University of California Santa Cruz, and Race, Class and Pollution Politics at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Some schools offer more specialized minors, like the energy and water sustainability minor at Rice University.
Environmental studies majors can explore a variety of career paths, including environmental engineering, land-use management, ecology, climatology, teaching, research, environmental consulting, government work, lobbying, law or journalism, to name a few.
While environmental studies students are tackling eco-issues in the classroom
Eco-centricStudents nationwide explore human impact on the environment
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(and in the field), more and more colleges and universities are creating campus-wide initiatives to encourage all students, faculty and staff to think green. Many schools, like Dickinson, Indiana University, the University of Michigan, Arizona State, Iowa State and the University of San Francisco, have established offices of sustainability or green initiative programs. These programs strive to engage everyone on campus in sustainability efforts and reduce the school’s negative impact on the environment.
The new Planet Blue initiative at the University of Michigan, for instance, includes Planet Blue teams that work with students, faculty and staff to identify opportunities for energy conservation and recycling in buildings on campus. Students are invited to make suggestions for energy savings in their dorms or classrooms. According to the website, “[a] one percent reduction in utility usage translates to over $1,000,000 in annual savings to the university.”
If you’re interested in helping to change the physical world for the better, or if you just want to participate in one or two environmental efforts, chances are that any of the schools you apply to will offer some way for you to get involved—and make your life a little greener.
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in 2009, the college board, the company that administers the sat, implemented a new policy called Score Choice. What does this mean for you? If you take the test more than once, you’ll now be able to choose the test date(s) from which scores are sent to the colleges you designate. The ACT has long permitted students to select which testing date scores to send to colleges.
Though more schools are making the tests optional, many still place a great deal of weight on test scores when deciding which students to admit.
However, not everyone is happy about Score Choice. Some schools, such as Stanford University, the University of Pennsylvania, Yale University, Pomona College, Cornell University and the University of Southern California, among others, have rejected Score Choice, requiring students to submit all of their scores from all test dates. So be sure to find out whether the schools you’re applying to adhere to Score Choice or not. But don’t worry too much if a school doesn’t accept Score Choice—many schools take the higher of the scores in each section anyway, so it may benefit you to send in scores from more than one test date.
Here are a few other things you can do to make the testing process less stressful:
n Take the PSAT if it’s offered at your school.
n Determine which test (ACT or SAT) would better suit your skill set. In general, the SAT is an “aptitude” test that measures a student’s ability to solve problems, while the ACT covers your knowledge of specific subject matters.
n Take multiple practice exams in a timed environment. This will help you decide which test to take, while also boosting your confidence.
n Take the test more than once if you think you can significantly improve your score. (Most students can, but this means more studying.)
n Relax and keep the test in perspective. Yes, it’s important, but it’s not the only factor in admissions decisions.
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it’s a simple concept, but an important one: If you’re interested in a school, let the admissions office know it. According to a recent report from the National
Association for College Admission Coun-seling, 22 percent of colleges have rated a student’s demonstrated interest in at-tending the institution as a “considerably important” factor in their admissions decisions.
What does this mean, exactly? If the college can’t decide between you and a few other students, your expressed interest in the school could make all the difference.
Colleges and universities measure your interest by keeping track of the commu-nications you have with the admissions office and faculty members and any visits you make to the campus. While knowing this is all well and good, it would proba-bly also help to have some specific steps in mind as you attempt to prove your devotion to a college.
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1 Visit the campus. Take a tour and ar-range to sit in on a class. Talk to current students. If you already know what you might major in, try to meet with a pro-fessor in that department.
2 Attend a college fair or a prospective student informational session at your high school. Don’t just show up—make your presence known by signing in and speak-ing with the admissions representatives.
3 Visit the college’s website often. Some colleges can actually track how
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it’s a simple concept, but an important one: If you’re interested in a school, let the admissions office know it. According to a recent report from the National
Association for College Admission Coun-seling, 22 percent of colleges have rated a student’s demonstrated interest in at-tending the institution as a “considerably important” factor in their admissions decisions.
What does this mean, exactly? If the college can’t decide between you and a few other students, your expressed interest in the school could make all the difference.
Colleges and universities measure your interest by keeping track of the commu-nications you have with the admissions office and faculty members and any visits you make to the campus. While knowing this is all well and good, it would proba-bly also help to have some specific steps in mind as you attempt to prove your devotion to a college.
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1 Visit the campus. Take a tour and ar-range to sit in on a class. Talk to current students. If you already know what you might major in, try to meet with a pro-fessor in that department.
2 Attend a college fair or a prospective student informational session at your high school. Don’t just show up—make your presence known by signing in and speak-ing with the admissions representatives.
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Why does a small college in South Carolina attract students from across the country? What makes Coker College so special?
Virtually everything Coker does – in and out of the classroom – builds leadership and communication skills, and hones creative and critical thinking abilities. These are skills that benefit students for the rest of their lives.
Founded in 1908, Coker is a comprehensive, career-oriented liberal arts college located in Hartsville, S.C. Many classes are taught at round tables, a teaching style recognized for promoting the discussion of ideas. In fact, no matter what classes you take at Coker, you participate in engaged learning. You’re
never going to be lost in a lecture hall crowd at Coker College.
Outside the classroom, Coker students enjoy a wide array of activities including lots of clubs and organizations, internship and study abroad opportunities, guest lectures, special events and athletics.
Coker’s small size means you can really develop close friendships while getting the most out of your college experience. It’s the way learning should be.
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Coker one of America’s Best Colleges; The Princeton Review names Coker a Best Southeastern College based on student satisfaction and academic excellence.
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Serving the greater community is central to the college experience.
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engage in important causes. Students like Allison Griffin volunteer
locally, and even abroad. Using her Spanish language skills as a
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She’s also tutored at a Hispanic mission in South Dallas, participated
in alternative spring breaks and served as the philanthropy and
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often you visit their sites (though there’s no need to go overboard with this!). It also helps you gather informa-tion and prepare questions for your campus visits or interviews.
4 E-mail with admissions representa-tives and current students. Ask thought-ful questions that can’t be answered on the college’s website.
5 Join an admissions chat, become a Facebook fan or follow the college on Twitter. Use all media outlets at your disposal, and be an active participant in the conversation.
6 Request an interview. Asking for one will not only demonstrate your level of interest, but it will also reveal your willingness to take initiative. Web-cam and online interviews are also growing in popularity, so see if your preferred college offers an option like that if you’re unable to schedule an in-person interview.
7 After you’ve submitted your appli-cation, follow up! Make sure the admis-sions office has all of the information it needs from you.
8 Let the college know that it’s one of your top choices. Be genuine. Admis-sions reps will know if you’re faking it.
Ultimately, if you’re really interested in a school, these things will come naturally to you. So get in there and show your intended college some love!
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when you hear the word “dorms,” you probably think of cramped, one-size-fits-all rooms that house two, three or even four students. Well, the dorm rooms of your parents’ and grandparents’ generations are still around—but the good news is that there are a few trends pioneering a new frontier in your upcoming college living experience. In the 21st century, opportunities are aplenty for a more comfortable (or at least more interesting) dorm experience, so check out these options when you’re deciding on colleges.
One trend that’s gaining ground is the green housing movement. At several colleges around the country, students are opting to live in cooperative housing and “student habitats” that encourage community living and environmental sustainability. For example, Michigan State University has a 12-property Student Housing Cooperative in which students share living, cooking, cleaning and repair skills with one another and with the surrounding community of East Lansing.
Likewise, at Oberlin College, four historic cooperative houses exist to help students learn democratic living. The Oberlin Student Cooperative Association’s goal is to “provide at-cost housing and dining services to hundreds of students at Oberlin College,” according to Oberlin’s website. Students cook and dine together, and while meat is an option, the houses also serve vegans and vegetarians.
At the opposite end of the spectrum is luxury housing, which some campuses are offering as a way to draw students to their schools. At Wingate University in North Carolina, a new $12 million living facility boasts a pool, clubhouse, fitness center and other facilities not
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top Tank Hall: An anchor of east Oberlin’s student community, Tank provides room to 42 students and boards up to 82 and is only a short walk from central campus.
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usually offered in typical dormitories. Similarly, UCLA has more luxurious amenities that include wall-sconce lighting, wood-stained doors and even its own restaurant! Dazzling new facilities tend to create a greater draw for students who may not be swayed by other factors, although they could likely be less affordable to students in the current economy.
If you think your roommate’s an animal, well, maybe he literally is! One more trend hitting the nation is the “pet-friendly” dorm. At schools such as Stephens College in Missouri, Washington & Jefferson College, and Case Western Reserve University, wings of selected dormitories are reserved for students who want to bring their pets with them to school. Some of these schools only allow certain types of pets (Case Western Reserve doesn’t allow dogs, for example), so make sure to check beforehand to see if your pet is eligible for dorm life. And remember that rules are usually adjusted as trends grow: At Eckerd College in Florida, a huge boa constrictor scared residents, so the following year, the college adopted a size limit rule for snakes!
Whatever your fancy, as you think more about college, make sure you keep an eye on the options that could be tailored to your living preferences. You might stumble across more choices than you thought.
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usually offered in typical dormitories. Similarly, UCLA has more luxurious amenities that include wall-sconce lighting, wood-stained doors and even its own restaurant! Dazzling new facilities tend to create a greater draw for students who may not be swayed by other factors, although they could likely be less affordable to students in the current economy.
If you think your roommate’s an animal, well, maybe he literally is! One more trend hitting the nation is the “pet-friendly” dorm. At schools such as Stephens College in Missouri, Washington & Jefferson College, and Case Western Reserve University, wings of selected dormitories are reserved for students who want to bring their pets with them to school. Some of these schools only allow certain types of pets (Case Western Reserve doesn’t allow dogs, for example), so make sure to check beforehand to see if your pet is eligible for dorm life. And remember that rules are usually adjusted as trends grow: At Eckerd College in Florida, a huge boa constrictor scared residents, so the following year, the college adopted a size limit rule for snakes!
Whatever your fancy, as you think more about college, make sure you keep an eye on the options that could be tailored to your living preferences. You might stumble across more choices than you thought.
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CereaL CheMiStry. No, it’s not the sparks that fly when your Rice Krispies crackle—cereal chemistry is the process of making healthy, great-tasting cereal. You can thank cereal chemists for inventing some of the best concoctions over the years (Honey Nut Cheerios, anyone?), or do one better by joining their ranks.Kansas State University, North Dakota State University, Purdue University (Food Science Department)
toy DeSiGn. Though the title of this degree seems self-explanatory, a lot goes into becoming a children’s toy designer. Prepare to learn some child psychology, 3-D visualization, mechanical engineering and some plain old Thomas Edison perseverance.Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, Savannah College of Art and Design
raiLroaD oPerationS. Only a handful of schools around the country offer this degree; it prepares future train conductors, rail crews, train signalers and tracklayers for service. Put all those years of playing with toy trains to good use. Sacramento City College, San Bernardino Valley College, St. Philip’s College in Texas
Mortuary SCienCe. This one’s not for the faint of heart. Future morticians study dead bodies and learn embalming. Some students go on to become full-fledged funeral directors. One great perk is that there is always a huge demand for morticians, since the industry is never going to, uh, die.Lindenwood University in Missouri, Eastern Michigan University
equeStrian StuDieS. If you love horses, this major is for you; the degree focuses on the breeding and care of horses of all stripes. Hopefully you’ll also be okay with smelly barns, working mostly outdoors and shoveling manure.North Dakota State University, Rocky Mountain College in Montana, Wilson College in Pennsylvania
When you first start thinking about college, you will probably have a general idea of what your choices for a major are. You could study humanities, science, art, business, education, music and so on—you know the drill. But what if none of the traditional areas of study really set fire to your passions? You might be surprised to learn that there are plenty of specialized college degrees just underneath the academic surface, waiting to be discovered. One of the following extra-unique majors might be just what you’ve been looking for.
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But Hsieh (pronounced Shay) had confi-dence in his idea, and he persisted, find-ing and convincing a backer to support him in his endeavor. Ten years later, his company—Zappos—is one of the most popular online shopping sites and an in-novative leader in customer service with $1 billion worth of sales in 2008.
When most people hear the word “leader,” they associate it with a position or title: boss, CEO, team captain. But leadership doesn’t have to be “official,” and you don’t have to be an outgoing extrovert to lead. Hsieh didn’t set out to be a leader (he’s actually rather shy). He simply believed in himself and his idea, and the rest followed.
The fact is, you can develop leadership skills in every realm of your life and in any type of situation, from the mundane to the heroic, without being a formal or elected “leader.” These skills are impor-tant because they will help you achieve both personal and academic success in college and beyond.
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3 Get more involved. Most leaders are passionate about something. What do you care about? Extracurricular and community activities look good on your college application, but they also allow you to gain more expertise in an area that’s important to you. The more con-fident you are, the more appealing you are to others—and the more likely you are to get what you want out of life.
4 Speak up. Again, start small. If you disagree with a comment made in class, offer an opposing viewpoint. Even if oth-ers don’t agree with you, they’ll respect you for voicing your opinion. This skill will be especially important in the workplace, when earning the respect of your co-workers and supervisor could send your career soaring.
5 Show some respect. This may go without saying, but treat others the way you’d want them to treat you. Be hon-est and fair, and people will not only be more willing to hear what you have to say, but they’ll also seek out your opinion and insight.
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as the AP program. Juniors and seniors take six courses in various subjects, providing them with college credit at some colleges and universities.
personal statement: The essay por-tion of a college application that typi-
cally asks you to explain why and how you’re unique. Most colleges provide an open-ended question for students to answer.
psat: A standardized test that provides students with firsthand practice for the
SAT. The PSAT is usually taken in your sophomore year.
recommendation: A letter you obtain from a teacher on your behalf, explain-ing why you make a good candidate; most applications require three recom-mendation letters.
sat: A three-hour-and-forty-five-min-ute admission exam composed of criti-cal reading, math and writing sections. It differs from the ACT in that it tends to measure a student’s aptitude for reasoning and math skills, rather than specific information learned.
sat subject tests: These tests assess your knowledge and skills in a particu-lar subject area. While some colleges request certain Subject Tests for admis-sion or placement, other schools allow applicants to choose which tests they take.
scholarship: An amount of money or other aid granted to a student—because of merit or need—to pursue a college education.
wait list: A list of applicants to a col-lege who haven’t been accepted or denied. If openings develop, the college may offer admission to some of the students on the wait list.
work-study: Based on financial need, the Federal Work-Study program pro-vides part-time employment to stu-dents to help with college expenses. Non-federal work-study is not based on financial need, and availability varies by school.
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Circle K
Circle K International is the largest collegiate community service program in the world, with more than 11,000 members in 17 nations. Although each Circle K club is sponsored by a Kiwanis club, college and university students govern the entire organization.
In the fall of 2008, for example, the Circle K Club at SUNY Potsdam organized the “Light the Night Walk,”
which raised funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The club has also brought in money for causes such as Coats for Kids, UNICEF, Habitat for Humanity and highway clean-up programs.
At Carnegie Mellon University, the Circle K club participates in activities on and off campus to benefit organizations like Juvenile Diabetes and the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The school’s biggest event is the weeklong “Whatever Drive,” held every spring during finals. When they move out, students donate items to Goodwill and the Food Bank that they might otherwise have thrown out.
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If you think you might prefer an active volunteer experience, you can take advantage of the United Way’s Alternative Spring Break while in high school or in college.
This program got its start in 2006 as a collaboration between MTV and the United Way. Over the last three years, the Alternative Spring Break program has sent students to local communities across the Gulf Coast to help rebuild areas affected by Hurricanes Ivan, Katrina and Rita. Volunteers also go into
Making good on campusbetween the state of the economy
and the state of the planet, it’s never
been more important to lend a helping
hand to others. Volunteering your time
to a cause you’re passionate about
can be rewarding and fun, and college
campuses make it easy for you to
get involved. Here are two different
volunteer options for you to consider,
though keep in mind that there are
plenty more opportunities out there.
Volunteering your time to a cause you’re passionate about can be rewarding and fun.>>Circle K members help clean up an area park.
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America’s inner cities to assist the work of nonprofits.
For example, in 2009, students went to Detroit to help build affordable housing and construct ramps in the homes of people with disabilities. And in Wabash Valley, IN, students repaired and rebuilt flood-damaged homes.
Whether you’d prefer to incorporate volunteer work into your day-to-day life, or simply want to spend a week assisting a community in need, any college you choose will offer you unique volunteer opportunities that suit your lifestyle.
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as you get closer to college-age, you’ve no doubt been subjected to hints and horror stories about what it’s “really like.” But how do you separate fact from fiction so you’re not blindsided once you arrive on campus? Let’s take a closer look at some pesky myths that keep buzzing around.
Pick a major before you begin college, or you’ll end up on the seven-year plan.
Not everybody knows what they want to do right away (in fact, most kids probably don’t). You have time to take the core classes and see if any areas spark your interest. A good deadline to shoot for is to declare a major at the beginning of your second year. Don’t panic if later you want to switch—many students do it. If you keep track of your courses and talk to your advisor, he or she can help you figure out how to change your major most efficiently.
Stick with the people you meet right away; you’ll become best friends.
You’ll connect with your roommate, floor-mates and classmates first, but that doesn’t mean you won’t settle into different friendships later. Most likely you’ll be spending four years in one place, and as you grow and change, your relationships will also change. Relax, be friendly, sit with strangers at lunch, visit different campus organizations and join pick-up games of Frisbee on the quad. You might end up really clicking with people you never expected to.
Take some easy classes to maintain your GPA.
So all your floor-mates are taking History of Rock and Roll. Well, chances are the class is not as easy as they think. Plan for a high volume of work no matter what the course. Sure, you’ll be taking elective classes, but take those you think you’ll really like or that are in line with your degree.
College is your chance to party all the time.
Since you’ll most likely be living away from home for the first time, it’s true that you’ll be able to socialize and spend your time largely how you want to. But the simple reality is that you won’t be able to party excessively and also maintain your grades (or your health).
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Well, then you’ll be studying all the time.
College is a lot more work than high school. But that doesn’t mean you’ll be packing a toothbrush for a 16-week campout at the library. There will still be time to socialize and participate in some cool extracurricular activities. Once you figure out how often your tests are, what each professor’s expectations are and which chapters in that biology textbook you can probably just skim, you’ll be able to figure out a balanced study routine that gives you some downtime, too.
You’re going to be living in a closet-sized room, so pack light!
Many students do end up living in a standard-size dorm room, but that doesn’t mean you’re going to be limited to an 8’ by 8’ home for the next year or two. There are so many options for college living today that you’ll have a number of choices to pick from. Depending on the school, you might be able to secure a campus apartment, or a luxury dorm room, or even live in a cooperative house (see our brief “Beyond the Box: The new faces of dorm living” for explanations of these alternative living opportunities). Keep in mind, however, that these might be limited to upperclassmen. Also, it might be a good idea to live in a dorm your first year, where it’s easier to meet people. Lots of students are also opting to live at home to save money these days, so feel no shame about doing so yourself.
Get ready to gain 10, 15 or 20 pounds.
The so-called “freshman 15” is not inevitable. Colleges and universities provide plenty of opportunities to eat healthy and stay active. Most colleges now even provide organic and vegetarian options in their dining services. Go to the gym, take advantage of all the walking paths around campus, ride a bike or join an intramural sport. You can develop the right habits early on, and maybe you’ll actually lose weight in college!
The bottom line is that college is a time when you’ll be able to make your own decisions. Making the right ones will guarantee a great college experience.
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Don’t let anyone tell you that writ-ing can’t be lucrative, even in today’s economy. If anyone knows differently, it’s 21-year-old William Bruce, a recent grad-uate of Washington College. In May of 2009, he won the largest literary award
in the country exclusively for undergrad-uates and received a check for $68,814.
Presented every year during the gradu-ation ceremony, the Sophie Kerr Prize is awarded to the graduating senior who
demonstrates the greatest ability and promise for future fulfillment in the field of literary endeavor. A prolific American writer of the 1930s and ’40s, Sophie Kerr bequeathed a trust fund to Washington College in Chestertown, MD and of-ficially created the prize. Despite the declining economy, this year’s award was at its highest-ever dollar amount.
According to English Professor Kathryn Moncrief, what really set Bruce’s work apart from the 30 other students who submitted portfolios was his range and versatility as a writer. “He tackled three different genres with equal facility,” she says.
Says Professor Robert Mooney, Bruce is “a writer who looks at others with em-pathy and curiosity. He gives a voice to those who are voiceless.”
For more information about the award, visit http://english.washcoll.edu/sophie-kerrlegacy.
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Facebook. Twitter. Digg. Flickr.
No, they’re not in the dictionary yet, but chances are you
didn’t blink at these names. As a high school student,
you probably have an account on one or more of these
websites. And if you don’t, it’s possible you’ve seen the
most popular videos on YouTube more times than is
healthy. If any of this describes you, congratulations!
You are part of the social media movement. Believe it or
not, this movement is quickly changing the face of col-
lege admissions, academics, student life and even your
future beyond college.
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Social media is online
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that means anybody can
create it, comment on it,
change it and update it
in real time. For example,
if you upload photos to
Facebook, you are adding
interactive content to the
site; other Facebook users
can view, comment on and
even share them with other
people (if you let them).
Or, if you post to your blog,
you’re likewise creating
Internet content that didn’t
exist 20 minutes ago.
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S t a r t f r o m a H i g h e r P l a c e
The most common social media ap-
plications are social networks, which
are Internet sites that connect people
and their information. MySpace and Fa-
cebook are the most commonly known
social networking sites. But a new
social network that’s quickly growing in
popularity is Twitter. Even though few
high school students use Twitter yet, it
is already the third-largest social net-
working site in the world. It allows its
users to post ultra-short status updates,
called “tweets,” and communicate with
others through the site. You can view
your friends’ Twitter feeds on the web-
site itself or have them automatically
sent to your cell phone. Many busi-
nesses also use Twitter to communicate
with their customers about their latest
products and activities.
An increasing number of colleges have
Twitter accounts to promote events
and update potential applicants about
new developments at their schools.
Colleges like the University of Illi-
nois, Viterbo University, Oregon State
University and Johns Hopkins Univer-
sity have established Twitter pages on
which you can follow what’s happen-
ing in admissions.
Some colleges have taken Twitter even
further. For example, Georgia Tech
has 25 “feeds,” where you can follow
what’s happening in a wide range of
academic departments, sports, and
general campus news. As stated on the
college’s website, Twitter users com-
municate in 140 characters or less to
answer one simple question: What are
you doing?
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Digg is another trendy social network:
Its users determine which sites, images
and videos on the Internet are the most
popular. Users submit their own con-
tent, and others can click on the “Digg”
button to determine what they like best
(items with the most “Diggs” move to
the front page). On Flickr, people can
post and share personal photos. And
don’t forget YouTube, one more social
site known for its massive database of
videos posted by anybody and every-
body—ranging from hilarious to rude
to mundane to just plain bizarre.
Web 2.0
All of these websites fall under an In-
ternet umbrella called Web 2.0. When
the Internet first became accessible to
the general public in the 1990s, it was
mainly a collection of static websites
that provided direct information (called
Web 1.0). By contrast, Web 2.0 is inter-
active in nature. Its information can
be changed by you, the Internet user.
Although some experts are saying that
the Internet is moving toward Web 3.0,
there is no official agreement about
what that means yet.
So what does all of this geek talk mean
for your future? Well, it’s going to mean
plenty! Once you start researching col-
leges and universities, you will discover
a whole world of Web 2.0 and social
media opportunities that can help you
find, choose and gain acceptance to the
colleges you want. It’s essential to look
both at how colleges are using these
social media outlets and how you can
use social media to represent yourself
in the best possible light as you begin
the application process.
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How Colleges Use Social Media
Colleges are taking advantage of the
social media movement to market
themselves to you. As a college shopper
in this environment, you have the good
fortune of being able to collect more
information than any student who
has come before. Indiana Univer-
sity (IU) is one such school that has
started using social media in order
to help people learn more about it.
Sarah Gallagher Dvorak, director of
communications at IU, says that the
university uses student-written blogs
as one way to recruit potential ap-
plicants.
“High school students have the op-
portunity to read about the lives of
IU scholars, which helps to paint a
picture of their future selves at IU,”
she says. Indiana also has a Facebook
page that accepted students can join
in order to build a sense of first-year
community before they arrive on
campus. Dvorak points out the imme-
diate convenience of IU’s online pres-
ence: “We currently have more than
2,000 fans of the page, and within the
first 12 hours the page was live, we
had approximately 800.”
Agnes Scott College in Georgia even
encourages high-schoolers to become
fans of their Facebook admissions
page before applying. “Social media
gives us an opportunity to have frank
discussions about the truths and
myths of attending a women’s college
and a liberal arts college,” says Kerry
Meyers, the school’s director of Inter-
net communications. On the page,
curious students can join admis-
sions discussions or have a conversa-
tion with an admissions counselor.
“It allows students to learn about the
special identity and quirks of Agnes
Scott from many people on campus,”
Meyers adds.
Johns Hopkins (JHU) and SUNY
Plattsburgh are two schools that have
integrated social media into “every
phase of the admissions process,”
according to Daniel Creasy, JHU as-
sociate admissions director. Both
universities post video blogs on
YouTube in addition to maintaining a
presence on blogging sites, Facebook
and Twitter. SUNY Plattsburgh ad-
ditionally uses Flickr to allow students
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learn more about it. Sarah Gallagher
Dvorak, director of communications
at IU, says that the university uses
student-written blogs as one way to
recruit potential applicants.
“High school students have the op-
portunity to read about the lives of IU
scholars, which helps to paint a picture
of their future selves at IU,” she says.
Indiana also has a Facebook page that
accepted students can join in order
to build a sense of first-year com-
munity before they arrive on campus.
Dvorak points out the immediate
convenience of IU’s online presence:
“We currently have more than 2,000
fans of the page, and within the first
12 hours the page was live, we had
approximately 800 fans.”
Johns Hopkins (JHU) and SUNY
Plattsburgh are two schools that have
integrated social media into “every
phase of the admissions process,”
according to Daniel Creasy, JHU as-
sociate admissions director. Both
universities post video blogs on
YouTube in addition to maintaining a
presence on blogging sites, Facebook
and Twitter. SUNY Plattsburgh addi-
tionally uses Flickr to allow students
to post photos of campus life.
Creasy says that teenagers are espe-
cially comfortable with social media,
noting, “We are communicating with
today’s youth the way they communi-
cate with each other.” Devin Mason,
associate director of new media at
SUNY Plattsburgh, confirms this:
“Facebook is where our students are.
They are far more engaged with what
goes on there than they are with tradi-
tional media or e-mail.”
How You Should Use Social Media
While your comfort level with social
media may be extremely high, remem-
ber that your risk level can also be
high. Information-sharing of any kind
has some risk attached, and when you
are putting information about yourself
into cyberspace, you are consciously
(or unconsciously) conveying a certain
image to anybody who can access that
information.
Maintain a Facebook profile that is
formal and professional while still
spotlighting your interests and involve-
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and career options.
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since: 1819
status:Private, co-ed, liberal arts college
student/Faculty ratio:
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Programs of study:
More than 60, including pre-med, pre-law, fine arts, business and a signature program for majors in “Still Deciding” (seriously!)
Mascot: The Scots
school size:
Around 1100 students on 320 acres (with 118 of those acres dedicated to the College Woods)
Got game?:
Member NCAA Division III with 14 varsity sports, as well as active club sports like Equestrian, Ultimate Frisbee®, Swimming & Dance
Our backyard:The Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Our front yard:
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Real results:
We’re proud to report that just six months after gradation roughly 95% of our students are employed or placed, with 90% of those describing their situa-tion as “fulfilling their long-term goals or providing a stepping stone to where they want to go.” Additionally, around 40% of those graduates are enrolled or actively applying to grad school.
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to post photos of campus life.
Creasy says that teenagers are espe-
cially comfortable with social me-
dia, noting, “We are communicat-
ing with today’s youth the way they
communicate with each other.”
Devin Mason, associate director of
new media at SUNY Plattsburgh,
confirms this: “Facebook is where
our students are. They are far more
engaged with what goes on there
than they are with traditional me-
dia or e-mail.”
How You Should Use Social Media
While your comfort level with so-
cial media may be extremely high,
remember that your risk level can
also be high. Information-sharing
of any kind has some risk attached,
and when you are putting informa-
tion about yourself into cyberspace,
you are consciously (or uncon-
sciously) conveying a certain image
to anybody who can access that
information.
Maintain a Facebook profile that
is formal and professional while
still spotlighting your interests and
involvement with activities. But take
your cyber-persona a step further:
Don’t just maintain your image—
promote it! Schools are interested in
your many facets as a person. If you
can use the Internet to show schools
a more vivid picture of who you
truly are, then do it.
For example, if you are interested
in astronomy, try starting a star-
gazing update feed on Twitter. If
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you aspire to be a creative writer,
you can develop a writing portfo-
lio blog that showcases your best
work. Become a fan of the Facebook
pages of the schools you want to
apply to, and make your presence
known: Join admissions discussions
and start new ones. You could even
upload a personal video essay on
YouTube. Your relationship with
social media isn’t passive; it’s active.
Take this fabulous opportunity to
creatively and respectfully put your-
self online, before you even start the
formal application process.
You can also build a great online
community for yourself that will
connect you to your campus immedi-
ately after you are admitted. Dvorak
explains this advantage: “We are able
to create an IU community in a way
traditional communication methods
don’t provide. Becoming part of a
community helps [students] embrace
and internalize a sense of belonging
that may have otherwise been dif-
ficult to come by.” As you represent
yourself and build community, be
careful not to put anything online
that is embarrassing or too personal.
Colleges may see your profile, so
think about whether your admission
or scholarship chances would be
enhanced or jeopardized before you
post anything.
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State-of-the-art living/learning center
Smaller, team-taught classes
In-state and out-of-state merit scholarships
Interdisciplinary courses and active learning
Service and leadership opportunities
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so showcasing them in any way helps
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director of admissions at the Univer-
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our messages.”
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The realm of engineering continues to explode into
many fields in which new ideas are encouraged
and needed. From saving our planet to exploring
others, students who pursue engineering all have
a common goal: to make the world a better place
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“Engineering is not only a much-
needed profession in the world
today, but it’s also one of the coolest
jobs, with all its problem-solving,
emphasis on sustainability, the
environment, infrastructure, renew-
able energy, and information and
communications technology, that a
young person can ever have,” says
E. Manos Maragakis, dean of the
College of Engineering at the Uni-
versity of Nevada, Reno.
Students who pursue engineering
degrees will be well-equipped to
take on the diverse range of issues
that the world faces today. The
principles of engineering can be
applied to all parts of the field, but
as students narrow their areas of
study, specialized branches emerge,
including civil, environmental, com-
puter science, electrical, mechanical,
chemical, geological, mining, petro-
leum and aeronautical. Engineers
are needed in almost every industry.
Preparing for Engineer-
ing in High School
You can begin to prepare for an
engineering career in high school,
and it may not be as daunting as
you think. A fundamental under-
standing of math and science is key,
and you should be at least at the
precalculus and chemistry/physics
level by the end of high school. But
it’s not only the left side of the brain
you’ll be exercising. Most people
think that engineering requires
strength in math and science, since
it’s primarily analytical. However,
English and writing skills are just as
important as a means to communi-
cate professionally.
“[Students] should take as much
math and science (chemistry and
physics) as they can,” says Ryan
Smith, recruiting coordinator at
the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
“[But] it is also important for stu-
dents to do well in English classes.”
Venetia Petteway, corporate relations
client executive at Kettering Univer-
sity, likewise states that critical think-
ing and proficient writing skills are
needed to “effectively operate and
share information among teams, de-
partments, customers and partners.”
Another important part of prepara-
tion is inquiry, adds Fred Driscoll,
professor at the Wentworth Institute
of Technology. “Students should
ask questions of family, friends,
neighbors, teachers and guidance
counselors to learn more about the
field … Look for opportunities to
experience engineering as part of
a class, presentation, program [or]
employment.”
Just like other colleges, engineering
schools want to see a variety of ex-
periences on your application, such
as dual enrollment (and hopefully
some experience in an engineering
class), AP courses and employment
and volunteer opportunities. Many
universities offer pre-college engi-
neering programs in the summer, so
you can get an early taste of what’s
to come.
Use your ingenuity while explor-
ing engineering possibilities, ideally
before committing a large amount
of time and money. “Search online
to read about different projects that
engineers work on. Look beyond
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mechanical, electrical and civil
engineering to learn about less com-
mon fields, like industrial engineer-
ing, chemical engineering, materials
engineering or agricultural engineering
and if one of those is appealing, learn
more about the education needed,”
suggests Rick Olson, associate profes-
sor of industrial and systems engineer-
ing at the University of San Diego.
Remember, the more experience you
have, the better prepared you will
be for your undergraduate studies.
Another advantage of exploring these
avenues is to see if engineering really
is right for you.
College Engineering
Classes
It’s important to choose the engineer-
ing specialization that fits you best.
Fortunately, most colleges allow stu-
dents to wait until the end of their
second year to decide on a major,
leaving the first two years open for
general studies and to explore differ-
ent types of engineering.
“In general, two-thirds of any engi-
neering program is devoted to the
major course, and one-third is devoted
to math and general science courses.
Major courses in all engineering
programs are developed to provide
students [with] strong foundations in
fundamental engineering, as well as
to provide them with knowledge and
experience in analytical, computa-
tional and experimental methods, and
an ability to design and evaluate these
approaches for use in a given situa-
tion,” says Hossein Rahemi, professor
and chair of the Engineering and Tech-
nology Department at Vaughn College
of Aeronautics and Technology.
Devdas Shetty, dean of the College
of Engineering at Lawrence Tech-
nological University, explains, “It is
probably safe to say that, regardless
of the institution’s size [and other de-
mographics], as engineering students
move through the curriculum, work
tends to move toward smaller and
smaller groups and team projects.
Most programs in the senior year re-
quire a capstone project, which is an
engineering project done in a small
team, from concept to fabrication
and testing.”
Engineering programs come in all
flavors imaginable, with one common
thread: when you leave school, you
will be prepared for the workforce.
Many schools even offer co-op pro-
grams, during which students spend
time in the industry. For example, at
Kettering, students alternate every
12 weeks between school and work.
Thesis projects are generally company
projects, so students not only gradu-
ate with job experience, but they also
know how their skills will apply to
the real world.
Many engineering schools also of-
fer 3/2 programs, which are formal
double-degree undergraduate pro-
grams run by two separate colleges
or universities. In these programs,
students study for three years at one
school, followed by two years at the
other school. The student is awarded
two bachelor’s degrees at the end of
the five-year period, one from each
school and generally of different types
(B.A. and B.S.).
No matter what the area of specializa-
tion, engineering graduates will have
many industry choices to explore.
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What to Expect After
You Graduate
After graduating, engineers have sev-
eral options. They can continue their
schooling and earn advanced degrees,
or, for those who are ready to work
straightaway, the options are plenti-
ful. “Regardless of the nature of any
student’s study, with engineering as a
subset, people will be good at what
they love, so prospective engineers
should look into what makes their
‘bells ring,’” Shetty advises.
Olson says that most of their gradu-
ates do “end up in classical engineer-
ing jobs. Recent graduates are work-
ing as design engineers, hardware
engineers, sales engineers [and]
quality manufacturing engineers, in
hospitals as management engineers,
and as systems engineers.” Larry Ja-
cobs, associate dean of the College
of Engineering at Georgia Tech adds,
“New engineers should expect to
focus on addressing society’s grand
challenges, such as developing new
energy sources, providing access to
clean water or engineering better
medicines.”
Students have “unlimited potential
as to where they work,” according to
Maragakis. “They work at local engi-
neering companies, national indus-
tries, state and federal agencies, and
as consultants.”
The Need for Engineers
Because the U.S. economy has been in
a recession, picking a job that is still
in demand is a smart move. Engineer-
ing jobs across the board can suffer
when the economy does, especially
as companies cut costs. However,
the good news is that engineers have
highly transferable skills and are pre-
pared to compete globally. Addition-
ally, those with co-op or internship
experience are more likely to be hired.
d i s c o v e r t h e w o r l d o f e n g i n e e r i n g
Aerospace / Aeronautics
$56,335 $69,506 $81,025
Bio & Biomedical $68,000 $79,875 n/a
Chemical $65,403 $66,289 $90,730
Civil $51,793 $49,149 $59,000
Computer $61,017 $78,500 $108,333
Electrical $57,600 $66,863 $72,566
Environmental n/a n/a n/a
Materials $54,310 n/a n/a
Mechanical $58,749 $64,852 $76,566
Nuclear $58,266 $59,167 n/a
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“The current economy has slowed down
employment opportunities ... However,
graduates with engineering knowledge
current with the industry and a mindset
for challenges have an edge in obtaining
employment,” says Rahemi.
The other good news is that “there will
always be a need for engineers in the
workforce. They are creative problem-
solvers, and as long as the world has
problems to be solved and products that
need to be developed, designed, tested
and manufactured, there will be a need
for engineers,” according to Petteway.
Dana Grennier, director of admission
at Milwaukee School of Engineering,
points out that engineers touch every
kind of technology, including “the Inter-
net, computers, airplanes, safe buildings
and pacemakers. Engineers played a
role in developing and creating each of
those. The powerful part of engineer-
ing is you never know what idea will
be next.” That leaves a lot of room for
growth among industries!
Additionally, Maragakis explains,
“More than 50 percent of current sci-
ence and engineering professionals are
approaching retirement. This trend
will remove a huge number of highly
trained workers from the job pool.”
This means more job opportunities for
the younger generations.
Current Trends in
Engineering
Schools keep on top of what’s new and
work with you to help you “under-
stand and realize the ways in which
the fields of engineering provide solu-
tions to our most challenging issues
of the day,” says Natacha DePaola,
dean of Armour College of Engineer-
ing at Illinois Institute of Technology
(IIT). “The exchange of ideas and
research and the work of our interpro-
fessional projects [team-based projects
in which students work together to
solve a real-world problem] provide
students at IIT with a transformative
foundation for any future career in
engineering, the sciences and beyond.”
As we encounter ecological, medi-
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engineers are needed. For example,
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cells and hybrid technology continue
to find rewarding work.
Chemical engineers are in high de-
mand within the Department of
Homeland Security to help protect us
from chemical or biological attacks,
according to Petteway. She also points
out that alternative energy technology
is another hot area in which engi-
neers are needed to design large-
scale power plants that can produce
and distribute energy in compliance
with new environmental regulations.
In addition, younger mining and
power engineers must replace the
previous generation. Smith says that
the mining shortage is “causing a
100 percent job placement rate, as
well as high starting wages.”
As needs change, we see engineering
transforming to meet them, using
elements of different branches to cre-
ate solutions. Right now, one of those
specialties is mechatronics (or me-
chanical and electronics engineering).
Engineers in this field study the au-
tomatons that control advanced hy-
brid systems. They create anything
from biomechanical robots (with
complete exoskeletons!) to safety
elements in vehicles, such as the
computer systems that control your
brakes and airbags.
With the high level of demand and
specialized skill required, engineer-
ing has one of the highest starting
salaries for a four-year degree. While
this is important, don’t let salary be
the be-all-end-all factor.
“Engineering, as a degree field, will
always have a place in our society as
long as there are problems to solve,
products to develop, systems to main-
tain, safety issues to enhance, and
technology that is needed to make
things bigger and better or smaller and
faster,” says Petteway. “Engineering is a
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design and media careers
art is expanding like
never before—in new
and exciting directions.
Some of the fastest-growing
art careers are in “nontradi-
tional” fields like fashion
design, gaming and multi-
media design.
Today, the fine arts are as var-
ied as they are creative—from
“traditional” art (painting,
sculpting, photography, etc.) to
“applied arts” (industrial and
environmental design)—and
today’s fine arts programs re-
flect that diversity.
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Across the country, fine arts students
are as likely to be found in front of
a computer as they are in front of an
easel. With the development of new
media, students are venturing into a
wide array of dynamic programs, such
as graphic design, animation, motion
graphics, editorial design and video
production. These programs, which
often draw upon multiple disciplines,
allow students to flex their creativity
and strengthen their range as artists—a
diversity that is valuable to future em-
ployers.
As art continues to take center stage,
affecting everything from our land-
scape to our consumer choices, art and
design programs evolve and strength-
en. Environmental and product design
programs have expanded in response
to concerns over sustainability, mate-
rial usage and design
innovation.
If you think a career in the arts is right
for you, your next step is to decide
which type of school you’d like to at-
tend in order to obtain your bachelor
of fine arts (BFA) degree. You can
study at a specialized art school or in
the art department of a traditional col-
lege or university. Keep in mind that a
BFA must have a certain ratio of liberal
arts to studio courses, no matter the
school, and that specialty art schools
typically offer a strong liberal arts cur-
riculum.
Whichever path you choose, remem-
ber that fine arts and design programs
can be highly competitive. Here’s what
you need to know about applying.
Know Your AudienceDo your research. Check out the web-
sites of the schools you’re interested in
applying to. Find out what programs
and courses are offered; who the
faculty members are; and what con-
nections the school has to museums,
galleries and art/design firms. Many
school sites feature student image col-
lections, which are useful to determine
the kind of work that students create
at a particular school. Look for schools
whose programs and art speak to your
interests. Investigate how the gradu-
ates of a school have fared in obtaining
art- or design-related jobs.
“Research is the key,” says Scott Ramon,
executive director of admissions at the
School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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“Collect catalogs from schools and see
what kind of work is being created at
that college … Go to contemporary gal-
leries in your town or city. Find artists
and designers who are currently practic-
ing. Visit colleges and attend their end-
of-the-year exhibitions.”
If possible, visit the schools you are con-
sidering. In person, you can get a better
sense of the school’s facilities, equip-
ment, environment and student body. If
you can’t visit, see if you can speak with
a current student who is studying in
your field.
Put Pen to Paper (or Mouse to Monitor)Colleges are looking for dedication
and determination in their art and
design applicants. Your application
should reflect your commitment to
your work and to the field of art. While
transcripts, recommendations and test
scores are important, your art portfolio
will be a crucial component of your
application.
You should begin to think about your
portfolio long before you fill out your
applications. “If you don’t keep a
sketchbook, start,” says Judith Aaron,
vice president for enrollment at the
Pratt Institute in New York City. “And
draw, draw, draw.”
Even if drawing isn’t required in your
portfolio or directly related to your
desired major—such as digital media
or photography—it’s an important skill
to develop. “The exercise of drawing
strengthens the connection between
what you see and how you as an art-
ist interpret what you see,” says Sandy
Britton, director of enrollment manage-
ment at Kendall College of Art and De-
sign of Ferris State University.
At the same time, don’t be afraid to
branch out, says Kathleen Keenan, in-
terim dean of admissions at Massachu-
setts College of Art and Design (Mass-
Art). “Challenge yourself by trying dif-
ferent media, even ones that are outside
of your comfort zone. Understand that
not everything you produce will go into
your final portfolio, so produce a lot so
you can be choosy in the end.”
Many art schools, like the Maryland
Institute College of Art (MICA), offer
summer portfolio camps where high
school students can build their portfoli-
os, work with fellow artists and receive
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critiques from college faculty.
“The precollege summer program is a
wonderful way for students to really
develop their artistic skills and build
a portfolio,” says Theresa Bedoya, vice
president for admission and financial
aid at MICA. In addition to observa-
tional drawings (which many schools
require), include pieces in your portfo-
lio that best reflect your talents, areas
of interest and diversity as an artist.
However, it’s not necessary to show one
of everything in your portfolio. Donna
Moran of the Pratt Institute says to
include “no more than 20 pieces” and
adds that “10 good ones are better.”
Bring your portfolio to a National
Portfolio Day near you. These events
take place throughout the country and
provide art students with an excellent
opportunity to meet with college repre-
sentatives from a number of prominent
schools. These representatives will be
available to discuss their programs, re-
view your work and offer feedback.
While a solid portfolio is vital, do not
overlook the other components of your
application. “Many prospective appli-
cants are surprised to learn that we often
deny more applications on the basis of
a weak academic record than a below-
average portfolio,” says Ama Schulman,
admissions counselor at MICA.
“Each school is a little different,” says
Debra Gibbs, admissions counselor at
Parsons The New School for Design.
“We take a holistic approach and look
at the whole student. Grades are as im-
portant as the portfolio. We also require
the student to complete the ‘Parsons
Challenge,’ which is an additional as-
signment where they have to use cre-
ative problem-solving and conceptual
thinking.”
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Strong recommendations, a passion-
ate personal statement and a good
interview can help identify you as an
individual, setting you apart from other
talented hopefuls.
Art is EverywhereFrom product design to landscape
design, from animation to film produc-
tion, art is venturing into new fields,
creating new expressions and possibili-
ties. Students interested in traditional
graphic design now need to consider
learning web design as well, which in-
volves a different skill set. Students in
MICA’s curatorial studies program re-
search, plan and implement all compo-
nents of mounting a major exhibition,
including curatorial decisions, interpre-
tive texts, exhibition design, public pro-
gramming, public relations, publication
and web design.
Joan Livingstone, professor and chair in
the Department of Fiber and Material
Studies at the School of the Art Insti-
tute of Chicago, notes that artists are
exploring “a wide range of fabrication
technologies ... including the traditions
of painting and sculpture ... as well as
digital facilities with 3-D modeling,
rapid prototyping, image processing ...
and media editing.”
A similar approach is taken in the
Studio for Interrelated Media major
at MassArt, where students “combine
the study of many media, pursuing the
realization of their ideas with the most
appropriate media for each new proj-
ect,” says Keenan.
Many art programs emphasize the im-
portance of practical, industry-related
experience; internship programs are
strongly encouraged and often required.
Of course, in the current economic
climate, most students are interested in
how they’ll find a job when they gradu-
ate, notes Aaron of Pratt. The first place
to look is your school’s career services
center, which can provide information
on internships, networking events and
faculty affiliations. Ask teachers and
counselors for help in identifying the
galleries, design houses and companies
most closely aligned with your area of
focus. And finally, remember to always
keep your portfolio filled with your
best work.
Pauline Estrem is a freelance writer
in Chicago, IL.
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a high number of students. This
reflects an interesting trend: More
people head to business colleges and
schools when the economy dives.
Need proof? According to The Princ-
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and management is the most popular
college major in the United States
today.
The simple explanation: Many stu-
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business degree prepares them for
the future as well as the present.
Students who major in business can
learn many adaptable skills, includ-
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and economics. They’ll also learn to
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an organization. And, as any student
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“Given the recent turmoil in the fi-
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“Now, more than ever, all types of
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Accordingly, schools are offering
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At Roger Williams, every GSB student
writes a business plan during his or
her first year, as part of the “Enter-
prise” course. “We provide each GSB
student with a toolkit for starting a
business,” says Dauterive. “A number
of these business plans have turned
into actual student-run businesses,
ranging from landscaping to web-
based clothing retailers.”
Yet, as much as schools modernize
their business curricula, traditional
majors remain ever-popular, espe-
cially marketing and management.
Such is the case at Hawaii Pacific
University, says Warren Wee, associ-
ate dean in the College of Business
Administration. He thinks that’s “due
to their applicability to all forms of
organization, including government.
… Management and marketing pro-
vide attitudes, universal skills and
knowledge that are able to cross na-
tional borders.”
Management and marketing are
the largest majors at GSB, too, but
Dauterive says that “both accounting
and finance have seen their five-year
trends in enrollment increase by
over 30 percent and are currently
the fastest growing programs in the
business school.”
Ultimately, a business education
could be a very safe bet in prepar-
ing for the future—even if you’re
not interested in the actual business
world at all. “Everything is a busi-
ness,” Dauterive says. “The practical
skills that you get from a business
degree can be used in any area or
profession.”
Adds Todd Krug, director of the Haub
School of Business Cooperative Edu-
cation Program at St. Joseph’s Univer-
sity in Pennsylvania: “Opportunities
in business exist in good times and in
bad, and, regardless of the state of the
economy at a given moment in time,
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MMeryl Streep is regarded by many
as the greatest movie actress
performing today. Starring in films
such as Mamma Mia! and The Devil
Wears Prada, she has two Academy
Awards under her belt amid 15
nominations. In her newest movie,
Julie and Julia, she takes on the role
of Julia Child, one of the most well-
known female chefs (not to mention
one of the biggest personalities).
Coincidentally, Meryl and Julia have
something else in common, along
with quite a few other famous
women—including Secretary of
State Hillary Clinton, journalist and
TV personality Barbara Walters,
author and Pulitzer Prize winner
Anna Quindlen and Kay Krill, the
CEO of Ann Taylor.
All of these successful and
influential women hail from women’s
colleges and universities. Though
mistakenly regarded by some as
outdated, the demand for all-female
colleges remains strong and the
benefits, numerous.
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{ Women’s Colleges 101 }
Women’s colleges were founded
in the mid-1800s to prepare girls
for their future roles as wives
and mothers. Young women who
enrolled in some of these early
schools studied dancing, litera-
ture, singing and religion. Other
women’s colleges began as female
seminaries that trained women to
become teachers, while a smaller
number of schools matched men’s
colleges in the strength of their ac-
ademics. At these schools, women
could study science, philosophy,
math and law.
Over the years, many of the origi-
nal women’s colleges have either
merged with other schools or
started admitting men. But de-
spite the fact that the number of
all-women’s colleges in the United
States peaked in the 1960s, nearly
50 of them remain today.
{ Dispelling the Myths }
Unfortunately, due in part to their
origins, women’s colleges still con-
tend with misperceptions and ste-
reotypes. “Some people perceive us
as a finishing school for ‘rich white
girls,’” says Ken Huus, dean of
admissions at Sweet Briar College.
“That couldn’t be further from the
truth. Students have the full college
experience here, from serious aca-
demics to extracurriculars to social
activities.”
Carol Ann Mooney, president
of Saint Mary’s College in Notre
Dame, IN and vice-chair of the
Women’s College Coalition Board
of Directors, agrees. “There are
some who might say women’s col-
leges are stuck in a time warp and
irrelevant for today’s challenging
and global world,” she says. “Quite
the reverse is true. Women’s college
graduates are better prepared to
lead and compete because every-
thing we do is focused on educat-
ing women.”
Still others view women’s colleges
as isolating, sequestering women
away from men and the “real
world,” says Jeff Hodges, direc-
tor of public relations at Hollins
University. He counters, “After four
years of running the student gov-
ernment, publishing the student
newspaper … and speaking up in
class, [our students] emerge more
confident in their ability to excel
on the job or in graduate school.”
{ The Benefits }
The myths are many but so are the
benefits of an all-female educa-
tion. “Here, students are in a place
that’s completely dedicated to their
learning and growth as young
women,” says Huus. “Classrooms
are organized in a seminar style to
allow for discussions that suit the
way in which women work and
learn best. The machines at the
gym are sized for women, not men.
Everything is designed with young
women in mind.”
At women’s colleges, students also
have more opportunities to lead.
“If there is a student initiative,
every facet of it will be planned,
organized and executed by wom-
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important,” says Mooney.
Anne Skleder, dean of Chatham Col-
lege for Women at Chatham University,
adds, “At a women’s college, every-
one—from faculty to student affairs
staff to coaches—have as their mission
educating women for leadership in
their professions and their communi-
ties and for success in their personal
lives.”
The National Survey of Student En-
gagement reports that students who
attend a women’s college are more
likely to obtain doctoral degrees and
earn more money after graduation.
Additionally, according to a March
2009 U.S. News and World Report arti-
cle, women’s colleges operating today
are “among the country’s more ethni-
cally and socioeconomically diverse
liberal arts colleges, offering generous
financial aid packages”—particularly
important in today’s economy.
{ Is a Women’s College Right
for You? }
The best way to determine whether or
not a women’s college is a good fit for
you is simply to visit one.
“I always advise high school students
to consider many different kinds
of colleges,” says Katherine Knapp
Watts, dean of admissions and finan-
cial aid at Salem College. “The best
way to evaluate whether or not a
women’s college (or any college) is the
right fit is to visit college campuses,
attend classes, and talk with students,
faculty and admissions counselors.”
You should also take into account the
qualities you’d like to develop while
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{ Women’s Colleges 101 }Women’s colleges were founded in the
mid-1800s to prepare girls for their future
roles as wives and mothers. Young women
who enrolled in some of these early
schools studied dancing, literature, sing-
ing and religion. Other women’s colleges
began as female seminaries that trained
women to become teachers, while a small-
er number of schools matched men’s col-
leges in the strength of their academics. At
these schools, women could study science,
philosophy, math and law.
Over the years, many of the original
women’s colleges have either merged with
other schools or started admitting men.
But despite the fact that the number of
all-women’s colleges in the United States
peaked in the 1960s, nearly 50 of them
remain today.
{ Dispelling the Myths }Unfortunately, due in part to their ori-
gins, women’s colleges still contend with
misperceptions and stereotypes. “Some
people perceive us as a finishing school
for ‘rich white girls,’” says Ken Huus,
dean of admissions at Sweet Briar Col-
lege. “That couldn’t be further from the
truth. Students have the full college ex-
perience here, from serious academics to
extracurriculars to social activities.”
Carol Ann Mooney, president of Saint
Mary’s College in Notre Dame, IN and
vice-chair of the Women’s College Coali-
tion Board of Directors, agrees. “There are
some who might say women’s colleges are
stuck in a time warp and irrelevant for
today’s challenging and global world,” she
says. “Quite the reverse is true. Women’s
college graduates are better prepared to
lead and compete because everything we
do is focused on educating women.”
Still others view women’s colleges as iso-
lating, sequestering women away from
men and the “real world,” says Jeff Hodg-
es, director of public relations at Hollins
University. He counters, “After four years
of running the student government,
publishing the student newspaper …
and speaking up in class, [our students]
emerge more confident in their ability to
excel on the job or in graduate school.”
{ The Benefits }The myths are many but so are the ben-
efits of an all-female education. “Here,
students are in a place that’s completely
dedicated to their learning and growth as
young women,” says Huus. “Classrooms
are organized in a seminar style to allow
life changes. keep up with it.
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in college. “If a young woman responds
well to being mentored, encouraged and
even pushed to exceed her goals, a wom-
en’s college would be a great choice,”
says Watts.
{ Unique Programs }
Women’s colleges may offer certain ad-
vantages and opportunities that coed
institutions don’t. While some schools
provide courses that focus on women’s
contributions in history and society, oth-
ers offer formalized leadership programs
or certificates.
At Salem College, for example, the Cen-
ter for Women Writers features celebrat-
ed women authors who speak to students
and conduct master classes, according to
Watts. The college also houses the Wom-
en in Science and Math Program, which
is “designed to offer academic and career
support for Salem students interested in
science and mathematics.”
Says Skleder, students at Chatham Col-
lege for Women can take advantage of
the Pennsylvania Center for Women in
Politics and Public Policy, which aims
to increase women’s political participa-
tion and advocacy, or the Rachel Carson
Center, which focuses on environmental
sustainability.
No matter the academic offerings, an all-
female education is distinctive in and of
itself. “The true uniqueness in our classes
is the collaborative approach to teaching
and learning that takes place in our small
classroom environment,” says Mooney.
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where do boys fit into the picture? And
what’s the social scene like? If these de-
tails are among your concerns, you can
rest easy.
Men and women often take classes to-
gether even while attending separate
schools. “Most women’s colleges offer
co-curricular and extracurricular experi-
ences at local coeducational institutions,”
says Mooney. For example, Saint Mary’s
students can take classes at the nearby
University of Notre Dame.
Though young men can often be found
on the campuses of women’s colleges,
socializing informally or in groups, many
schools also host coed activities through-
out the year, Hodges says. At Hollins, for
example, the Activities Board presents
Fall Party, Fall Formal, Mayfest, Spring
Cotillion and an ongoing cycle of live
music performances.
Aside from commingling with coed
schools, social life at a women’s college
chiefly centers on female friendships.
“Students and alumnae from women’s
colleges report having deep, lifelong
friendships, not only among their peers
but also across generations,” says Marilyn
Hammond, communications manager at
Agnes Scott College.
Whether or not you decide that a wom-
en’s college is right for you, don’t imme-
diately dismiss the possibility based on
some false perceptions. An open mind—
enriched by an exceptional all-female
education—could land you exactly
where you want to be.
Julie Bogart is the editor of My College
Guide.
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• The Princeton Review has ranked OU among the best in the nation in terms of academic excellence and cost for students.
• For the second time in three years, an OU Debate Team has won the national championship in debate. The winning team in the recent Cross Examination Debate Association’s national championship was composed of sophomore RJ Giglio and junior Nick Watts. • OU’s business entrepreneurship program ranks among the 10 best in the United States. • OU’s Campaign for Scholarships has allowed the university to more than double new scholarships for students in just four years.
• OU has the academically highest ranked student body at a public university in Oklahoma.
• OU ranks first in the Big 12 and at the top in the nation in international reciprocal exchange agreements with universities around the world. The University has 174 student exchange agreements with universities in 66 countries. OU plans to increase participation in study-abroad programs by 50 percent over the next four years. • An OU student recently became the only recipient from Oklahoma to be named a Truman Scholar this year. This prestigious national award is given based on a student’s leadership potential, intellectual ability and the likelihood of “making a difference.”
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{ Social Life }Confidence, leadership, rigorous academ-
ics—it sounds great, right? But where
do boys fit into the picture? And what’s
the social scene like? If these details are
among your concerns, you can rest easy.
Men and women often take classes to-
gether even while attending separate
schools. “Most women’s colleges offer
co-curricular and extracurricular experi-
ences at local coeducational institutions,”
says Mooney. For example, Saint Mary’s
students can take classes at the nearby
University of Notre Dame.
Though young men can often be found
on the campuses of women’s colleges,
socializing informally or in groups, many
schools also host coed activities through-
out the year, Hodges says. At Hollins, for
example, the Activities Board presents
Fall Party, Fall Formal, Mayfest, Spring
Cotillion and an ongoing cycle of live mu-
sic performances.
Aside from commingling with coed
schools, social life at a women’s college
chiefly centers on female friendships.
“Students and alumnae from women’s col-
leges report having deep, lifelong friend-
ships, not only among their peers but also
across generations,” says Marilyn Ham-
mond, communications manager at Agnes
Scott College.
Whether or not you decide that a wom-
en’s college is right for you, don’t imme-
diately dismiss the possibility based on
some false perceptions. An open mind—
enriched by an exceptional all-female
education—could land you exactly where
you want to be.
Julie Bogart is the editor of My College
Guide.
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to you, a crowded waiting room may be distressing, but
to doctors, physical therapists and other health care
providers, it’s a visible sign of success. People get sick
and injured no matter what’s happening with the economy, and
this is only one reason why a career in health care remains
so popular.
In fact, says Charles Kunert, dean of the College of Theology, Arts
and Sciences at Concordia University in Oregon, the additional
stress of a poor economy may deepen the need for health care.
Additionally, if current efforts to make health insurance more
accessible are successful, the demand for these types of services
should increase.
According to Frank Mittermeyer, director of the Center for
Health Professions at Elmhurst College, “There are shortages
in every health care field, from doctors and nurses to medical
assistants and clinical lab technologists—for that reason … these
careers are hot.”
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Professional Schools (medicine, Dentistry, Optometry and Pharmacy)Several health professions, like medi-
cine, dentistry, optometry and pharma-
cy, require a four-year undergraduate de-
gree followed by admission to a profes-
sional school. These health professions
require you to pass a licensure exam
before you can practice professionally.
Note that there really isn’t a formal pre-
med or pre-dentistry major. You’ll need
to pick a major while making absolutely
sure you’ve taken the courses required
by the medical or other professional
school (for example, you’ll inevitably
need to take certain science courses).
Becoming a doctor isn’t easy, but the
rewards can be well worth it. You’ll
need an undergraduate degree, plus
four years of medical school to earn a
doctorate in medicine (better known as
an MD). This schooling, plus an intern-
ship and residency in a specialty area,
usually takes about 10 to 12 years to
complete. The payoff: Earnings for doc-
tors and surgeons are the highest among
all professions.
Pharmacists will continue to be in high
demand for an aging population in
need of prescription drugs. Employ-
ment of pharmacists is expected to
grow by 22 percent between 2006 and
2016. A Doctor in Pharmacy (PharmD)
is required, which takes a minimum of
six years to complete.
Optometrists, or eye doctors, earn a
Doctor of Optometry (OD) and help
patients improve their vision by pre-
scribing glasses and contacts. They
work to prevent eye diseases by detect-
ing problems early through eye exams.
Don’t want to put in the time it takes to
become a doctor or one of these other
professionals? Not to worry—there are
still plenty of rewarding health care
professions for you to choose from.
Nursing“Registered nurses are the backbone of
the nation’s health care system, includ-
ing hospitals and community clinics,”
says Marla Weston, RN, CEO of the
American Nurses Association.
Nurses hold roughly 2.5 million jobs.
But, despite the large number of nurses,
the shortage of registered nurses (RNs)
in the United States could reach as high
as 500,000 by 2025, according to a
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2008 report entitled, “The Future of
the Nursing Workforce in the United
States: Data, Trends and Implications.”
There are two major paths to becom-
ing a registered nurse: an associ-
ate’s degree program, which can be
completed in two years of full-time
study, or a bachelor’s degree program,
which can typically be completed in
four years of full-time study. A bach-
elor’s degree in nursing will increase
opportunities for leadership and ad-
vancement within the field.
There is also an exceptionally high
need for experienced nurses with a
master’s or doctoral degree to teach
the next generation of nurses.
Physician AssistantsPhysician assistants (PAs) work in
hospitals and doctors’ offices and
do many tasks that doctors do—
even prescribe medicine in some
states—but do not attend medical
school. Instead, they attend physi-
cian assistant programs and can enter
the profession with a bachelor’s or
master’s degree. While the pay may
not be quite as high as a doctor’s, it’s
far from sickly, with median annual
earnings of $74,980.
Another benefit for physician as-
sistants is the diversity of their daily
work. PAs can conduct physical
exams, diagnose and treat diseases,
order and interpret tests, counsel on
wellness, and assist in surgical pro-
cedures.
Physical Therapists Physical therapists help people regain
their mobility after injury through
physical rehabilitation. Baby boom-
ers have not only begun to retire, but
they also wear out joints and suffer
other degenerative diseases. They’re
now getting their hips, knees and
shoulders replaced, and physical ther-
apists play a vital role in helping these
patients rehabilitate after surgery.
There are two ways to enter the pro-
fession: either at the master’s level
with a master’s degree (MPT, MSPT,
MS), or at the doctoral level with a
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
degree.
“Being a physical therapist allows you
a lot of flexibility. There is so much
you can do: sports-based therapy,
geriatric, outpatient, hospital-based,
corporate–based physical therapy
and more. It’s also very rewarding.
You get to help people feel better,
and it makes a lot of difference,” says
Kerrie Brooks, a physical therapist
with a DPT degree and a private
practice in Jupiter, FL.
Health Care AdministrationAnother career option in health
is health care administration. Ad-
ministrators are responsible for the
business management of health care
facilities. Bachelor’s degree programs
in public health and health care ad-
ministration qualify students for jobs
in settings such as state and regional
health care agencies, biomedical
companies and nonprofit organiza-
tions. However, many jobs in public
health and health care administration
require an advanced degree.
“If you like working with a com-
munity, a group or a population, as
opposed to one-on-one encounters,
then you would probably be at-
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Interested in a career in health care but
prefer to focus on technology? The new-
est additions to the health care profes-
sional roster include medical record
professionals and health information
technicians. People in these positions
manage patient record databases and
perform quality assurance on the records.
These jobs are being created as electronic
records and medical technology advance-
ments continue to become the norm.
mental Health Mental health counselors, social workers
and psychologists all help people cope
with mental health problems. Mental
health counselors are required to have a
master’s degree in counseling. After com-
pleting the master’s degree, students can
take an exam to earn a professional title
of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
or Licensed Mental Health Counselor
(LMHC). Titles vary by state.
To become a social worker, you need
a bachelor’s degree in social work
(BSW)—though a master’s degree (MSW)
is required for many positions. Social
workers often specialize in different
areas, such as children and families or
substance abuse, and many positions are
with local and state agencies.
Psychologists have the longest training in
the mental health field: they must hold
a doctorate in psychology (either a PhD
or a PsyD), and they must complete a
*Salaries and job data were obtained from the online version of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (2008-09 edition) at www.bls.gov/OCO. Salaries vary by specialty and geographic location.
median earnings for Health Professions
Dentist $136,960
Health Care Administrator $73,340
Nurse $52,280
Mental Health Counselor $34,380
Optometrist $91,040
Pharmacist $94,520
Physician Assistant $80,356
Physical Therapist $66,200
Anesthesiologist $259,948
Family Practice Physician $137,119
General Surgeon $228,839
Obstetrician/Gynecologist $203,270
Psychiatrist $173,922
Psychologist $59,440
Social Worker $35,410
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“There is a better understanding now
of how the mind and body work to-
gether. This broader view of medical
treatment is leading to an increase in
job opportunities in the whole area of
health psychology,” says Linda Apple-
garth, a practicing psychologist at New
York-Presbyterian Hospital.
What to Do if you’re UndecidedIf you are curious about a career in
the health professions but aren’t sure
which career is for you, “shadow”
health care professionals. Contact lo-
cal health care professionals and ask if
you can observe their work.
Chrissy Spenser, assistant professor
of biology at Lees-McRae College, of-
fers this advice: “Try to do a summer
internship. This way you can get an
inkling of whether you like a career or
it’s not for you. Nothing you do as an
undergraduate will commit you to a
course for life, so you need to experi-
ment to see what you want to do.”
Adds Mark Scott, director of media re-
lations at Hendrix College, “The more
you’ve demonstrated your willingness
to learn and get involved in the extra
steps to be successful, the better you’ll
look to schools.”
Whichever career path you decide
is right for you, you can’t go wrong
working to help others as a health
care professional.
Aimee Heller is a freelance writer in New
York City and Miami.
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too early to start thinking ahead. In fact,
with a little research and planning, you
could spend next summer immersed
in learning about the environment,
gaining hands-on journalism
experience or meeting movers-and-
shakers on Capitol Hill. Or, you
can get a taste of college life while
taking some general education
courses. Check out these pre-
college options that might
ignite your next summer.
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Various independent nonprofits
operate precollege summer pro-
grams for high school students.
For instance, the National Student
Leadership Conference (NSLC) of-
fers programs of varying lengths in
engineering, medicine, journalism
and even an international business
program in Geneva, Switzerland. David
Lowitz, the director of marketing and
outreach for NSLC, says the programs
offer “an exploration or understanding of
a possible career area. By doing hands-on
simulations and meeting with professionals
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Clemson is ranked in US News & World Report as No. 22 among national public universities — No. 2 among “up and coming” universities — and has 18 nationally ranked programs.
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a day in the life [of that career] and
whether that’s something they’d like
to pursue. They also get a feel for col-
lege life: living on their own, going to
classes [and] meeting new people.”
The NSLC has also partnered with
American University in Washington,
DC, to offer college credits to students
who complete a college-level research
paper after the program. Courses are
offered at American University and on
several other college campuses across
the country. Lowitz says the credits
“transfer to virtually any school and
give students a portfolio of work they
can use as part of their college admis-
sions process.”
For aspiring politicos, the Junior
Statesmen Summer School Program is
another option. Students from around
the world gather at Georgetown, Princ-
eton, Stanford or Yale for three weeks
to learn about government, leadership,
international relations and even cyber-
politics, where you’ll learn how blogs,
social networking and the Internet
mobilized new voters and affected the
2008 elections.
“Part of the program is now focused
specifically on leadership and public
service,” explains Jeff Harris, executive
director for Junior Statesmen. “[Stu-
dents will] walk away with the skills
and knowledge to be leaders in their
schools and community—and with a
bunch of new friends. Mostly they’ll
walk away with a better sense of the
political landscape and what it takes to
make a difference.”
Students who successfully complete
one or more courses in the Junior
Statesmen program may be eligible to
receive high school credits.
College-Offered ProgramsMany universities offer their own
precollege summer programs for out-
standing high school students. For
instance, at Sewanee: The University of
the South in Tennessee, the Sewanee
Environmental Institute (SEI) caters to
high school juniors and seniors who
are interested in the environmental sci-
ences. During the day, students study
conservation policy and conduct eco-
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You will spend nearly 1,000 days in college. How will you decide to spend them? We want you to considerIllinois Wesleyan, a very selective, residential, undergraduate liberal arts university that offers exceptional opportu-nities inside and outside the classroom for its students.
Illinois Wesleyan is located in Bloomington/Normal, a thriving community of 125,000. The University’s 76-acrecampus in Bloomington is within a two-and-a-half hour drive of Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis.
Academic Life —Illinois Wesleyan’s academic structure is unique among the top liberal arts schools:• The College of Liberal Arts with 17 departments including an exceptional business division• The College of Fine Arts, which includes the Schools of Art, Music, and Theatre Arts and includes a major in Music Theatre
• The School of Nursing, which awards a four-year bachelor of science in nursing degree
A Phi Beta Kappa institution, the University has 184 full-time faculty with 93 percent holding doctorates or ap-propriate terminal degrees. Without fail, Illinois Wesleyan students cite their interaction with faculty as their greatestsource of satisfaction.
The 4-4-1 academic calendar features two 15-week semesters followed by the innovative, month-long MayTerm during which students have the option to focus on a single course, on campus or abroad; conduct research;or pursue internships.
Student Body — Illinois Wesleyan’s 2,100 students take an active role in student life. Drawn from 37 states and23 foreign countries, the University’s students have opportunities to participate in nearly 200 clubs, organizations,
and athletic teams. Not only are students active in the campus life, but theyalso take advantage of extensive leadership opportunities. A retention rateof 96 percent, which is among the highest anywhere, indicates the positiveexperience that the vast majority of Wesleyan students have.
Facilities — Illinois Wesleyan’s 53 campus buildings include a number thatare remarkable for a school of any size. The Ames Library, opened in 2002,houses a collection of more than 400,000 volumes along with 100 com-puter-equipped workstations. The Hansen Student Center features a two-story bookstore and offices for student organizations. Other facilities ofnote are the Harriett Fuller Rust residence hall, which features apartment-like suites; the Center for Liberal Arts, an up-to-date classroom and officebuilding; the Center for Natural Sciences, a modern research and teachingbuilding that rivals those found at large research universities; and the ShirkCenter for Athletics and Recreation, providing students with opportunitiesfor recreation and fitness.
Athletics — Titan Student-athletes succeed in the classroom and in their sports. Wesleyan ranks among the top10 of all NCAA divisions in the number of ESPN The Magazine Academic All-Americans. The Titans have enjoyedsuccess in numerous sports, winning championships in the Colleges of Illinois and Wisconsin Conferences andcompeting in national postseason play. The athletic facilities include recently completed baseball and softball stadiums,tennis courts, soccer and football fields and an outdoor track (all with lights) in addition to the Shirk Center. In 2007,two IWU student-athletes were awarded prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarships.
Scholarships — Merit-based Alumni Scholarships are awarded to entering students who, on the basis of their highschool academic performance and standardized testing, indicate outstanding promise. Illinois Wesleyan is a NationalMerit Scholarship sponsor institution. Fine Arts Awards and Talent Scholarships are granted to entering studentsin the fine arts who, on the basis of auditions or portfolio evaluations, indicate potential for success in the fine arts.
Financial Aid — Illinois Wesleyan provides nearly $25 million of institutional funds for scholarships, grants, loansand student employment.
Alumni — Illinois Wesleyan alums can be found in every state and in 52 countries around the world. They havedistinguished themselves in many ways including: Ed Rust, Chairman and CEO of State Farm Insurance, a Fortune500 company; Dawn Upshaw, a four-time Grammy Award winner; actor Richard Jenkins, Academy Award nominatedactor; Mike Mason, the former Executive Assistant Director of the FBI and the current Director of Global Securityfor Verizon; and, Steve Yoder, Player Scout for the New York Knicks.
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ILLINOIS WESLEYAN AT A GLANCE
Junior Statesmen
Summer School
At Stanford, Yale, Princeton
And Georgetown
Junior Statesmen Summer Schools provide an unparalleled experience for developing the civic leaders of
tomorrow.
You won’t just learn about politics, you’ll live it!
You will find your voice, discover what you know and believe, and
develop the ability to articulate those thoughts and values.
Junior Statesmen Summer Programs provide not only an advanced
curriculum, but also the experience of a lifetime for outstanding high school
scholars.
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logical research using field-mapping
equipment and other technology. In
their off hours, they participate in out-
door activities like camping, hiking,
canoeing and mountain biking.
Various colleges also offer general aca-
demic summer programs for students
who want a taste of college life and the
chance to sample different courses. At
Carnegie Mellon University, students
can choose among seven precollege
programs, including architecture, art,
drama and a college-level program that
offers hands-on experience in video
games. They can also take courses for
college credit under the Advanced
Placement/Early Action program.
While at Boston University, rising
juniors can explore two subjects in
seminars of their choice and preview
college life. Topics include journalism,
law, abnormal psychology, business
and even infectious diseases!
How to Find a Precollege Summer Program Jill Tipograph, CEO and founder of
the private summer advisory service
Everything Summer, LLC, suggests
that students do some research online
and talk to program directors as well
as others who attended the program
in the past. Your high school guid-
ance counselor is also usually a good
resource for helping you find programs
and weigh factors like location, dura-
tion and size.
Many of the competitive summer pro-
grams have application deadlines as
early as December, so it pays to do your
research well in advance. Researching
and applying for summer programs is
great practice for your college search.
Once you’re there, summer programs
also give you a sense of what subjects
or academic settings you enjoy—and
what you don’t. Either way, it could be
an invaluable experience.
Scott William is a freelance writer in
Tallahassee, FL.
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Various colleges offer general
academic summer programs for
students who want a taste of
college life.
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At High Point University every student receives an extraordinary education,
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Quick Facts• UndergraduatePopulation:2325
• PercentageofFreshmanLivingonCampus:98%
• NumberofUndergraduateMajors:66
• NumberofPre-ProfessionalPrograms:9
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• StudenttoFacultyRatio:14:1
• AverageClassSize:16
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• PercentageofStudentsfromOutofState:70%
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Financing Your Future
By now you’ve probably heard a million different
messages about financial aid for college. It’s avail-
able; it’s not available; apply early; don’t worry; don’t
bother. The state of the economy has further com-
plicated an already complicated process, increasing
paying-for-college anxiety.
According to the College Board’s most recent “Trends
in College Pricing” report, the average yearly cost
of just tuition and fees at a four-year college or uni-
versity can range from $6,585 (for in-state students
at public schools) to $25,143 (for students at pri-
vate institutions), up by about 6 percent from last
year. Add room and board and the range jumps to
$14,333 to $34,132. The total cost at many private
schools can be in the $50,000-per-year range.
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But the fact of the matter is, despite the
credit crisis, increased costs and govern-
mental changes currently in the works, it’s
still possible to fully finance your college
education. It’s even still possible for you
to do so at the college of your choice.
what can your family afford?
Before you start investigating your
options, given the current economic
climate, you should probably have a
frank discussion with your family about
money matters.
“The economy and your parents’ finan-
cial situation are both dynamic,” says
Curt Eley, vice president for enrollment
management at the University of Texas
at Dallas. “You should have an ongoing
dialogue with your parents about their
expectations for college, their ability to
pay for college and their willingness to
pay for college.”
Ann Walker, director of financial aid at
Rice University, agrees. “Even with our
best efforts to create a package that is fair,
many families are still shocked at what
the costs will be,” she says. “They need to
start using financial aid estimators early
on so they have a good idea [of] what
their expected family contribution is.”
Talking to a financial aid professional
may also help your family determine
what it can or can’t afford. While “web-
sites can be helpful to students in learn-
ing more about the financial aid and
scholarship search process … a conver-
sation with an experienced financial aid
or admission professional can provide
some quick insight,” says Bob Murray,
dean of enrollment management at
Illinois Wesleyan University.
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The sooner you begin thinking about
paying for college, the easier it will be
when the time comes to fill out an ap-
plication for aid.
the basics
There are two different types of finan-
cial aid: merit-based and need-based.
Merit-Based Aid: Merit-based finan-
cial aid is what many people refer to
as scholarships, awarded to a student
by either an individual college or
outside organization, without regard
for financial need. Students typically
receive merit-based scholarships
for academic achievements, though
some can be awarded for special tal-
ents, leadership skills or other per-
sonal characteristics. Athletic schol-
arships also fall under this category.
Need-Based Aid: Need-based finan-
cial aid is awarded to a student on
the basis of financial need. The Free
Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA), www.fafsa.ed.gov, is gen-
erally used for determining federal,
state and institutional need-based
aid eligibility. At private institutions,
a supplemental application may be
necessary.
use your merit
Before you delve into the world of
need-based aid, find out what merit
can do for you, since you don’t have
to pay it back. Just as you should
consult with your parents early in
the process, you should also start
researching scholarship options dur-
ing your junior year.
Merit-based scholarships usually re-
quire very high qualifications with re-
gard to grades and test scores, as well
as excellent recommendations and
extracurricular/community activities.
“Your biggest job during sophomore
and junior year of high school is to
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preparatory curriculum and performing
well in those courses,” says Eley. This will
increase your chances of getting merit-
based aid in college.
Colleges and universities typically list
available merit scholarships for incom-
ing freshmen on their websites. While
an admission application will often enter
you into the running for a school’s
scholarships, some colleges require a
separate application. Be sure to find
out what the requirements are at each
school you apply to.
Another scholarship resource is your
guidance counselor, who will most
likely have a list of local scholar-
ships—you have a better chance of
receiving a local, less competitive
scholarship award than a larger,
national one. Look into the merit
scholarships offered by your com-
munity or state, as well as those from
local organizations, such as clubs,
businesses, churches, synagogues and
other associations.
Then move your search to the web.
Many websites, such as FastWeb’s
“Find Scholarships” option (www.
fastweb.com) and Scholarships.com’s
“Search Scholarships” option (www.
scholarships.com), can help you
locate the types of scholarships you
qualify for. While some scholarship
requirements are super-specific (e.g.,
you must live on a farm in the South),
others are open to all students.
A word of caution: As you search the
web, beware of scholarship scams. If
a scholarship requires an application
fee, for instance, don’t apply. Also,
make sure the scholarship informa-
tion you find online is up-to-date,
and apply to as many scholarships as you
qualify for—it can’t hurt, and every little
bit helps.
applying is half the battle
While you’re applying for merit-based
aid, you should also fill out your FAFSA
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and submit it as early as possible.
“Too many families make assump-
tions about the availability of assis-
tance for their children,” says Murray.
“Each year we see families apply for
assistance who never thought they
would receive any … and who do
qualify for [scholarships or grants],
not just loans.”
Eley adds, “The greatest thing you
can do to improve your chances of
finding aid is to apply early with a
complete application … submitted
entirely correctly. Apply for financial
aid well before each institution’s pri-
ority deadline.”
If you’re planning to attend college in
the fall, you should fill out the FAFSA
in January. (It won’t be accepted before
January 1, but get it in as soon as you
can after the first.)
loans, grants and work-study
Along with your acceptance letter,
most schools will send you an “award
package,” or a list of the types of mer-
it- and need-based aid you qualify for.
The need-based aid you’re awarded
will fall into one or more of the fol-
lowing three categories:
Grants: Typically awarded on the
basis of financial need, grants do not
require repayment.
Federal Loans: Based on need, fed-
eral loans are financial aid awards
that require repayment. They offer
the opportunity to defer the cost of
your educational expenses by bor-
rowing now and repaying later (after
you graduate). Unlike private loans,
federal loans offer low-interest rates—
your best option. Some of the more
popular federal loans include Stafford
Loans, for students, and PLUS Loans,
for parents of students.
Work-Study: The Federal Work-
Study program provides part-time
employment to students to help with
college expenses. Non-federal work-
study, on the other hand, is not based
on financial need. So, if you don’t
qualify for Federal Work-Study, you
should inquire about non-federal
student employment opportunities at
your school.
Unfortunately, the FAFSA may reveal
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that you don’t qualify for as much federal
financial aid as you actually need. Don’t
despair! Private loans, although not as
ideal, can help cover your expenses.
While the poor economy has led to a
decline in the number of private loan
lenders, there is still money available
for those who need it. Check with the
financial aid office at your school for
more information about its private loan
providers, as well as providers’ terms
and conditions.
colleges want to help
Financial aid officers understand that
times are tough, and many schools are
working hard to accommodate all finan-
cial situations.
“Because we are extremely cognizant of
how the economy impacts college choic-
es, we have actually offered additional
gift aid for 2009–2010 to help reduce the
reliance on loans,” says Eric Nemoto, as-
sociate dean of enrollment management
at Chaminade University. He says that
merit aid for students with higher GPAs
has also been increased.
Other colleges, as well, have either
maintained or increased scholarship
money. According to Eley, at the Uni-
versity of Texas at Dallas, the economy
hasn’t affected the availability of scholar-
ships or need-based grants funded by
the university. Murray reports that Illi-
nois Wesleyan increased its financial aid
and scholarship budget more than in the
previous year in order to “be prepared
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for the increase in the number of
families that would apply and qualify
for assistance.”
Colleges are also reaching out in other
ways. “This year, we offered several
financial aid seminars for admitted
students and parents, [which] allowed
us to meet with families individually
to ensure all their questions were an-
swered,” says Murray.
To make the process easier for stu-
dents, many colleges send out award
letters as soon as possible or make the
information available online. “Stu-
dents’ awards are immediately posted
to their web portals for their review as
soon as we evaluate and package their
aid,” says Nemoto, “and through this
web portal is where students can also
apply for their Stafford (and parents
their PLUS) Loans, since we have our
lenders’ sites linked.” Many colleges of-
fer this online service to students, and
most college websites include links to
their student loan lenders’ websites.
is that their final offer?
Because the economy continues to
fluctuate, your financial situation may
change. Before you assume the worst
(that your dreams are dashed), consult
with an aid representative at your col-
lege of choice.
According to Walker, her office makes
adjustments to the financial aid for-
mula on a case-by-case basis (though
most often these adjustments occur
when a family has lost a job or in-
come). John Nemetz, director of finan-
cial aid at the University of Arizona,
echoes this, encouraging students to
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Our faculty have invested years preparing for your success. Small classes, internships and faculty-student interaction are hallmarks of a Coastal Carolina University education. Choose from more than 40 fields of study, including nationally and regionally acclaimed programs in marine science, business administration, health promotion and professional golf management. And, when you find a few minutes to spare, enjoy NCAA Division I athletics and 100 student clubs. So, give us your attention. More than 8,000 students decide annually that our attention merits theirs. Coastal Carolina University: It’s about you.
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contact the financial aid office if their
situation changes. “We are receptive
to individual circumstances that do
not get [considered] on the FAFSA,”
he says.
Even if your financial situation hasn’t
changed, Eley advises, “Once each
university offers you financial aid, ask
the university what forms of other
financial aid options are available to
you that they did not put in your fi-
nancial aid award letter.”
A simple inquiry could make a big dif-
ference, and hey, it never hurts to ask.
make sure it’s right for you
Money concerns aside, choosing a
college is an important decision—one
that you should make by weighing
many different factors.
“This is a big investment and one that
should pay off for you for the rest of
your life,” says Sandra Bartholomew,
dean of enrollment management at
Green Mountain College. “[F]ind the
college that’s the best fit. Yes, you may
graduate with some loans, but educa-
tion loans are the best investment you
can make.”
Despite the economy, paying for
college—even the college of your
dreams—is entirely doable. Talk to
your parents, research your options,
understand what you’re getting your-
self into, and choose what’s best for
you and your family.
Joan Mead is a freelance writer in St.
Louis, MO.
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talk to your parents, research your options, understand what you’re getting yourself into, and choose what’s best for you and your family.
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Living on Campus
Your choice of college takes into ac-
count lots of different factors: size, lo-
cation, urban vs. rural setting, financial
aid packages and extracurricular activi-
ties, among others. Still, the decision
ultimately depends on where you feel
most comfortable.
Jessica Stock, a junior at St. Norbert
College in Wisconsin, says that the
college’s small size and friendly atmo-
sphere made her feel immediately at
home. She gives tours to prospective
students and tells them to “pick some-
where that you feel like you belong. I
knew it was St. Norbert right away.”
Even when you choose a school you
love, there’s often an adjustment period
as you learn your way around campus.
“There was definitely a culture shock,”
says Asher Perzigian, a recent gradu-
ate of the University of Rochester. “In
terms of diversity, it’s always an inter-
esting change when I go home. I’m
talking about racial, political, socio-
economic … Rochester excels at di-
versity and encouraging conversations
between many different people with
many different backgrounds. That’s en-
abled me to learn and think creatively.”
According to Michael Schneider, a
senior at Michigan State University,
“adjusting to the size of Michigan
State was not too difficult a challenge,
although I remember feeling over-
whelmed at times. My high school in
Houston was pretty decent in size,
about 4,000 students, but still noth-
ing compared to Michigan State at
45,000.” He adds that being in a
smaller college within the university
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and joining a fraternity helped him
find his niche.
Many freshmen have a roommate
for the first time, which usually
requires another adjustment. For
Shelby Lewis, a recent graduate of
Carnegie Mellon University, things
started out well with her room-
mate. Lewis majored in acting,
while her roommate majored in
architecture, so Lewis saw it as an
“opportunity to live with someone
and learn about something com-
pletely different.”
Unfortunately, a breakdown in
communication caused tension
later in the year: Lewis made plans
to move in with someone new the
following year, and her roommate
assumed they would continue liv-
ing together. The incident created
“an awkward silence [which] didn’t
feel like a home,” explains Lewis.
Her advice is to “keep communica-
tion open and don’t run away from
challenges.”
soCiaL Life
While roommates offer a potential
social outlet, there are many other
places to make friends, starting
with orientation and freshman
welcome weekend. Stock says she
met people through a freshman
community service project and
activities in her dorm. “My whole
residence hall did powder-puff
football, and it was great bonding,”
she remembers.
Jared Ferenczy, a sophomore at
American University, says he’s met
other students by “going to club
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Been there, done that. That’s the kind of learningenvironment you’ll find at Saint Joseph’s College. Our faculty’s knowledge goes beyond the books. You learn from people who have experience in the areas they teach and who will help you gain experience starting as early as your first semester.
Our faculty brings the world to the classroom. You’llhave opportunities to work alongside your professorson research, special projects, and creative endeavors.For example, you could:
• Monitor populations of amphibians and reptileswith your biology professor
• Explore ethnic neighborhoods of Chicago with your sociology professor
• Probe political issues in Mexico and Nicaragua with your political science professor
• Investigate crime scenes as far away as Australia with your biology professor who also happensto be a nationally recognized forensic entomologist
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meetings, talking with people [and]
seeing what you like. The other
thing is attending events with your
floor. They’re your neighbors, so it’s
nice to know who they are.”
Many colleges organize an activities
fair in the fall, so you can chat with
current members and learn about
music groups, sports teams, volun-
teer opportunities and other ways
to get involved.
Perzigian joined Rochester’s all-male
a cappella group, the Midnight
Ramblers, and says the 12 members
are close friends. “We’re completely
student-run and student-directed,”
he says. “Every spring break we
travel. Freshman year we went to
San Francisco, sophomore year we
went to London … Last spring we
opened for Ben Folds.”
In addition to joining clubs and
meeting your floor-mates, you
can also expand your social circle
through your classes. Lan Ha, a re-
cent graduate of Oregon State Uni-
versity, says she befriended many of
the students in her business courses
as they worked together on group
projects. “[On] pretty much all my
senior projects, we worked with
lots of people, and they’re all inter-
active, so it also gets us to work
on our social skills,” she explains.
“You are able to … make connec-
tions with people who have the
same interests.”
Schneider agrees, saying, “It is im-
portant to have friends in all your
classes to study with and to be able
to call if you missed anything that
went on in class.”
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making the grade
Since colleges offer many more course
options than high schools, choosing
courses is another important consid-
eration. In most cases, you’ll have a
freshman advisor to make sure that
you meet your requirements, but as
Schneider points out, that’s just one
piece of the puzzle.
“Personal qualities … need to be
seriously considered when choos-
ing your classes,” Schneider says.
“Personally, I would rather have all
my classes back-to-back in one day,
twice a week, instead of two classes
every day. I like having days off, and
I don’t mind getting up early.”
According to Ha, “my first year I
would heavily rely on my advisor to
show me the courses I needed to take,
but as the years passed, my friends
would be the ones showing me how
to use the online resources to map out
the courses ahead of time.”
Many freshmen find that college
can be an adjustment academically.
When he first started college, Sch-
neider says he “still had a high school
mentality about work, thinking I
could get by with minimum effort.
To my astonishment, I found that
when I started putting the work in, I
started getting great grades.” He has
been on the Dean’s List since second
semester of freshman year.
The student-professor dynamic is
also very different from high school,
which can be a great advantage. “I
feel like the teachers understand you
much better here,” says Stock. “I’ve
never been so willing to go talk to a
teacher before. They’re very open for
students who want to meet with them.”
Office hours are your chance to ask
questions and get to know your pro-
fessors. “You don’t always have to get
excellent grades to impress your profes-
sors, but what they really enjoy is get-
ting to know you,” says Ha. She notes
that visiting professors during their
office hours allows them “to connect a
face with a name.”
money matters
With the freedom of college also comes
responsibility. Many students get work-
study jobs to gain experience and cover
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Come visit our historic campus.
In the city of Greensboro, home to more than48,000 college students.
We’re a 171-year-old Methodist Church-related liberal arts college with ap-
proximately 1,300 students. We’re large enough to offer 39 majors and more
than 1,000 different courses, yet small enough to really care. That’s why ev-
eryone seems to know everyone here. And why professors are just as likely to
teach a history class over a pizza as over a stack of books. And maybe it’s why
almost half of our students compete on our 16 NCAA sports teams. Most of us
are involved in more than 65 on-campus organizations and volunteer for scores
of neighborhood projects. We hope you’ll visit our historic 80-acre campus and
discover why You Belong Here.
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Come visit our historic campus.
In the city of Greensboro, home to more than48,000 college students.
We’re a 171-year-old Methodist Church-related liberal arts college with ap-
proximately 1,300 students. We’re large enough to offer 39 majors and more
than 1,000 different courses, yet small enough to really care. That’s why ev-
eryone seems to know everyone here. And why professors are just as likely to
teach a history class over a pizza as over a stack of books. And maybe it’s why
almost half of our students compete on our 16 NCAA sports teams. Most of us
are involved in more than 65 on-campus organizations and volunteer for scores
of neighborhood projects. We hope you’ll visit our historic 80-acre campus and
discover why You Belong Here.
In the heart of North Carolina – just three hoursto the beach and the mountains.
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www.greensborocollege.edu1.800.346.8226
Come visit our historic campus.
In the city of Greensboro, home to more than48,000 college students.
We’re a 171-year-old Methodist Church-related liberal arts college with ap-
proximately 1,300 students. We’re large enough to offer 39 majors and more
than 1,000 different courses, yet small enough to really care. That’s why ev-
eryone seems to know everyone here. And why professors are just as likely to
teach a history class over a pizza as over a stack of books. And maybe it’s why
almost half of our students compete on our 16 NCAA sports teams. Most of us
are involved in more than 65 on-campus organizations and volunteer for scores
of neighborhood projects. We hope you’ll visit our historic 80-acre campus and
discover why You Belong Here.
In the heart of North Carolina – just three hoursto the beach and the mountains.
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some of their expenses, but it can take
some juggling to fit everything in.
“I did not work my first few years,”
says Ha, “but I started to work on
campus at a catering company [that]
had flexible working hours. For me,
I needed to work to help finance living
expenses and spending money.
But I decided to work only after I re-
alized that I was able to manage my
time efficiently.”
College is also a time when many stu-
dents have to think about credit cards
and a budget for the first time. “Think
about what you’re spending,” Perzi-
gian advises. “If you have a meal plan,
you don’t need to go out to eat twice a
week. People are most negatively af-
fected when they don’t keep track of
what they spend and buy.”
Perzigian uses a spreadsheet to keep
track of his expenses, but other stu-
dents use online tools like Mint.com or
a good old-fashioned pen and paper.
Lewis has found that “the ultimate
money saver is cooking. Or if you
go out a lot, then it’s really great to
split an entrée with friends.” Clip-
ping coupons and seeking out student
deals can also help you stretch your
budget.
Buying used textbooks, either at your
campus bookstore or on websites
like Amazon and Half.com, can actu-
ally save you a few hundred dollars
(students can spend up to $600 on
textbooks for just one semester!). One
website, Chegg.com, even allows you
to rent your books, cutting your costs
by 50 or 60 percent.
Whatever happens, keep an open
mind—and savor every experience,
good or bad. It will be over before
you know it!
Susan Johnston is a freelance writer in
Boston, MA.
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If so, you should consider studying
abroad during college—and getting
a head start on your future. Once
you graduate from college and start
working a full-time job and possibly
juggling family responsibilities, you
might not get the chance to spend
several months—much less a year—
living in another country.
Employers are now placing more
emphasis on foreign languages and
international backgrounds when
making hiring decisions. “Students
who have an international education
by studying abroad will stand out in
the competitive job market,” explains
Maral Dadourian, senior international
officer at Regent’s College in the
United Kingdom.
“The best way to learn about another
culture is to live in it and work
in it,” adds Lori Bauer, director
of university relations at Arcadia
University. “It’s important for students
to have a global understanding of
the economy and marketplace since
they’ll be tomorrow’s leaders and
need to understand how the world
works. The current economic climate
reveals how much the world is
interconnected.”
While traveling, you can also earn
credits toward your college degree
or complete an internship that may
directly help you get a job after
college. Studying abroad may even
help you get into graduate school,
law school or medical school later on.
Most students who study abroad do
so either for a semester or over the
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summer. Some students who really
want to immerse themselves in another
culture attend all four or five years of
college at a foreign university.
When Do Students Typically Study Abroad?The most popular time to study
abroad is during junior year of
college or during the summer after
sophomore or junior year. By that
point in college, students will have
selected a major, made friends and
can leave their home university for a
few months without worrying about
feeling like freshmen again when they
return. Plus, by their junior year,
most students have fulfilled their
basic requirements and have room
in their schedules for classes they
want to take.
Where Can I Study Abroad?A good number of American students
who study abroad head to Europe,
with many studying in the United
Kingdom.
“A common language and strong
political ties makes the U.K. a safe
destination for U.S. students, and the
current exchange rate between the
U.S. dollar and pound makes the U.K.
even more attractive than it was 18
months ago,” says Malcolm Taylor,
head of international recruitment at the
University of Glamorgan in the U.K. If
you prefer to head someplace a little
more exotic, but still want to speak
English, you might want to consider
studying in New Zealand or Australia.
Increasingly, though, students are
discovering the benefit of strong
foreign language skills. Many head to
European countries like Italy, Spain,
France, the Czech Republic, Greece,
Germany and Ireland. “Although their
courses are taught in English,” says
Dadourian, “students are submerged
in the culture of the foreign language,
further enhancing their skills in that
language.”
A growing number of students are
also studying abroad in Asia, Africa,
Latin America and the Middle East.
“Study abroad trends tend to follow
the economy,” says Bauer. “As countries
like China and continents like Africa
become bigger players in the global
economy, more students see the
importance of studying there.”
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Regent’s College at a GlanceLondon - UK
Type of CollegeIndependent College offering fully accredited 4 year US degrees or UK ac-credited 3 year degrees. Access to UK degree via Advanced placement or oncampus foundation year.
US BA Degree MajorsInternational Relations, Management, Management with an emphasis in Inter-national Business, Management with an emphasis in Marketing, Media Com-munications, Psychology, Social Science, History, Public Relations, PoliticalScience, European Studies and Film Studies
US BA Degree MinorsAll the above majors plus Computer Applications, English, Drama Studies, Re-ligious Studies and Art.
UK BA Hons DegreesGlobal Business ManagementGlobal Marketing ManagementGlobal Financial ManagementGlobal Business and Design ManagementInternational Events ManagementInternational Business - with a choice of major in: Economics, Finance, Law, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management,Marketing and Management tied in with 1 Language.
US MastersMS FinanceMA Media CommunicationsMA Management and LeadershipMA International Business MA MarketingMA Human Resources ManagementMA International RelationsMA International Non-Governmental OrganisationsMA Information Technology ManagementMBA Master of Business AdministrationMBA with an emphasis in any of the above
UK MastersMA Global Management with a pathway in Finance or Marketing
MSc Global Banking and FinanceMA Entrepreneurial ManagementMA International MarketingMA Human ResourcesMA International BusinessMBA International Business.
Geographic DiversityOver 110 Nationalities are represented on campus
International Student BudgetTuition ranges from £10,200 per year - £13,000 per year, additional roomand board which includes all meals is available on campus at £5,500 per year.
Test Score All US and international qualifications are considered.
Requirements Application Deadlines and Fees There is no application fee, however once an offer has been received all stu-dents are required to pay a non-refundable £350 registration fee to securetheir place.
We are home to a diverse range of institutions, each of which has unique courseofferings to interest potential students. The combined profile of the collegesoffers a variety of Pre-degree/Foundation courses through to Undergraduate andPostgraduate programs.
Regent's College is situated in Central London’s beautiful Regent’s Parkand is one of the most desirable locations of any educational institute inthe UK. Built in 1913, the campus was originally part of the Universityof London until 1985. Around the main quadrangle of classrooms liehalls of residence, lawns, tennis and basketball courts and beyond this,the oriental gardens and lakes of Regent’s Park. This tranquilenvironment is only 15 minutes walk away from the financial city ofLondon, the West End and the many attractions of this excitingEuropean City.
London, often referred to as the capital ofEurope has everything to offer internationalstudents with excellent access to the restof the UK and direct rail links to mainlandEurope via the channel tunnel.
At the Regent’s American College London,we are committed to bringing the classic ele-ments of American higher education toBritain. The College is the official LondonCampus of Webster University, St. Louis, USAand offers four-year American degrees withMajors in Management, Marketing, MediaCommunications, Social Science, InternationalRelations, International Business, Public Relations, History, Political Science Psychology, European Studies and Film Studies. We areparticularly proud of the flexibility of ourAmerican degree programs, which helps ourgraduates to achieve a broad range of skillspreparing them for the fast pace of theworking world.
The combined strengths of the Regent’sAmerican College London and Webster University give you academic rigour, an exciting range of courses, excellent facilities,and an enjoyable environment that makeyour education here unique. We shape yourlearning experience so that when you gradu-ate, you will be well informed, creative, capa-ble and ready to take on the challenges ofthe 21st Century. We believe that the highquality of our American degree programs,delivered by British academics at our uniquelocation, give the College a status that can bedescribed as "the best of both worlds."
Our mission at the European Business SchoolLondon is to educate future leading managers in the world of international business. Since its establishment in 1979, ithas become a centre of excellence in inter-national business and management education.We provide a range of degree programmesthat are both academically rigorous and practical through a combination of businesssubjects, business language skills, study abroad,work experience and entrepreneurial andnetworking skills. EBS London delivers thesein a dynamic international environment,where you are supported by a caring, profes-sional academic and administrative staff.
Through working closely with the world ofbusiness, EBS London is able to ensure thatits courses and aims match the needs of employers throughout the world. Our remarkable graduate employment record is a resounding endorsement of the businesseducation we provide. EBS London is aunique learning experience.
Regent’s Business School London aims to helpyou become a successful player in theinternational business world, with the skills andknowledge necessary to maintain an edge overthe competition. Our graduates are truly in theglobal business class, ready to take their placeon the international business stage.
RBS London is a private college of highereducation. We offer undergraduate B.A. (Hons)degrees in Global Business Management,Global Marketing Management, Global FinancialManagement and Global Business & DesignManagement, including options to studyabroad on one of four different continents.
We also offer a business foundation coursefor students wishing to prepare to study atdegree level.
Studying at RBS London is a stepping stone toa successful global business career. The centralaim of our academic and administrative staff isto ensure that you reach your academicpotential. We provide a secure and nurturingenvironment ideal for developing yourpersonal and practical business skills.
Size of Campus:
26 acres in central London
Number of Students: 2,200
Number of Faculty: 170
Regent’s American College London:
www.bacl.ac.uk
European Business School London:
www.ebslondon.ac.uk
Regent’s Business School London:
www.rbslondon.ac.uk
Webster Graduate School London:
www.webster.ac.uk
Regent’s College, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NS, UKTel: +44 (0)20 7487 7505 Fax: +44 (0)020 7487 7425Email: [email protected] Web: www.regents.ac.uk
Type of college - Independent
Independent College offering fully accredited 4 year US degrees
or UK accredited 3 year degrees. Access to UK degree via Ad-
vanced placement or on campus foundation year.
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Regent’s College at a GlanceLondon - UK
Type of CollegeIndependent College offering fully accredited 4 year US degrees or UK ac-credited 3 year degrees. Access to UK degree via Advanced placement or oncampus foundation year.
US BA Degree MajorsInternational Relations, Management, Management with an emphasis in Inter-national Business, Management with an emphasis in Marketing, Media Com-munications, Psychology, Social Science, History, Public Relations, PoliticalScience, European Studies and Film Studies
US BA Degree MinorsAll the above majors plus Computer Applications, English, Drama Studies, Re-ligious Studies and Art.
UK BA Hons DegreesGlobal Business ManagementGlobal Marketing ManagementGlobal Financial ManagementGlobal Business and Design ManagementInternational Events ManagementInternational Business - with a choice of major in: Economics, Finance, Law, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management,Marketing and Management tied in with 1 Language.
US MastersMS FinanceMA Media CommunicationsMA Management and LeadershipMA International Business MA MarketingMA Human Resources ManagementMA International RelationsMA International Non-Governmental OrganisationsMA Information Technology ManagementMBA Master of Business AdministrationMBA with an emphasis in any of the above
UK MastersMA Global Management with a pathway in Finance or Marketing
MSc Global Banking and FinanceMA Entrepreneurial ManagementMA International MarketingMA Human ResourcesMA International BusinessMBA International Business.
Geographic DiversityOver 110 Nationalities are represented on campus
International Student BudgetTuition ranges from £10,200 per year - £13,000 per year, additional roomand board which includes all meals is available on campus at £5,500 per year.
Test Score All US and international qualifications are considered.
Requirements Application Deadlines and Fees There is no application fee, however once an offer has been received all stu-dents are required to pay a non-refundable £350 registration fee to securetheir place.
We are home to a diverse range of institutions, each of which has unique courseofferings to interest potential students. The combined profile of the collegesoffers a variety of Pre-degree/Foundation courses through to Undergraduate andPostgraduate programs.
Regent's College is situated in Central London’s beautiful Regent’s Parkand is one of the most desirable locations of any educational institute inthe UK. Built in 1913, the campus was originally part of the Universityof London until 1985. Around the main quadrangle of classrooms liehalls of residence, lawns, tennis and basketball courts and beyond this,the oriental gardens and lakes of Regent’s Park. This tranquilenvironment is only 15 minutes walk away from the financial city ofLondon, the West End and the many attractions of this excitingEuropean City.
London, often referred to as the capital ofEurope has everything to offer internationalstudents with excellent access to the restof the UK and direct rail links to mainlandEurope via the channel tunnel.
At the Regent’s American College London,we are committed to bringing the classic ele-ments of American higher education toBritain. The College is the official LondonCampus of Webster University, St. Louis, USAand offers four-year American degrees withMajors in Management, Marketing, MediaCommunications, Social Science, InternationalRelations, International Business, Public Relations, History, Political Science Psychology, European Studies and Film Studies. We areparticularly proud of the flexibility of ourAmerican degree programs, which helps ourgraduates to achieve a broad range of skillspreparing them for the fast pace of theworking world.
The combined strengths of the Regent’sAmerican College London and Webster University give you academic rigour, an exciting range of courses, excellent facilities,and an enjoyable environment that makeyour education here unique. We shape yourlearning experience so that when you gradu-ate, you will be well informed, creative, capa-ble and ready to take on the challenges ofthe 21st Century. We believe that the highquality of our American degree programs,delivered by British academics at our uniquelocation, give the College a status that can bedescribed as "the best of both worlds."
Our mission at the European Business SchoolLondon is to educate future leading managers in the world of international business. Since its establishment in 1979, ithas become a centre of excellence in inter-national business and management education.We provide a range of degree programmesthat are both academically rigorous and practical through a combination of businesssubjects, business language skills, study abroad,work experience and entrepreneurial andnetworking skills. EBS London delivers thesein a dynamic international environment,where you are supported by a caring, profes-sional academic and administrative staff.
Through working closely with the world ofbusiness, EBS London is able to ensure thatits courses and aims match the needs of employers throughout the world. Our remarkable graduate employment record is a resounding endorsement of the businesseducation we provide. EBS London is aunique learning experience.
Regent’s Business School London aims to helpyou become a successful player in theinternational business world, with the skills andknowledge necessary to maintain an edge overthe competition. Our graduates are truly in theglobal business class, ready to take their placeon the international business stage.
RBS London is a private college of highereducation. We offer undergraduate B.A. (Hons)degrees in Global Business Management,Global Marketing Management, Global FinancialManagement and Global Business & DesignManagement, including options to studyabroad on one of four different continents.
We also offer a business foundation coursefor students wishing to prepare to study atdegree level.
Studying at RBS London is a stepping stone toa successful global business career. The centralaim of our academic and administrative staff isto ensure that you reach your academicpotential. We provide a secure and nurturingenvironment ideal for developing yourpersonal and practical business skills.
Size of Campus:
26 acres in central London
Number of Students: 2,200
Number of Faculty: 170
Regent’s American College London:
www.bacl.ac.uk
European Business School London:
www.ebslondon.ac.uk
Regent’s Business School London:
www.rbslondon.ac.uk
Webster Graduate School London:
www.webster.ac.uk
Regent’s College, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NS, UKTel: +44 (0)20 7487 7505 Fax: +44 (0)020 7487 7425Email: [email protected] Web: www.regents.ac.uk
Type of college - Independent
Independent College offering fully accredited 4 year US degrees
or UK accredited 3 year degrees. Access to UK degree via Ad-
vanced placement or on campus foundation year.
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Will I Have a Chance to Travel While I’m Studying Abroad?
One of the coolest parts of studying
abroad is that you can visit other cities
or towns in the country where you’re
studying. You might even have the
chance to travel outside of your host
country and see some more of the
world.
Many study abroad programs actually
organize excursions for students. If
your program doesn’t do this, take
advantage of weekends, and consider
scheduling some time before your
program begins or after it ends to do
some exploring for yourself.
Where Can I Find Out More About Different Study Abroad Programs?
Your academic advisor and, if your
college has one, your school’s study
abroad office can provide you with
information about your study abroad
choices. It’s also a good idea to speak
with students who have studied in a
program or country you’re considering.
There are also online sources you
can consult. These include the Insti-
tute of International Education (IIE),
www.iiepassport.org, and private
companies’ sites, like StudyAbroad.com
and GoAbroad.com.
But What About the Current Economic Situation? Will Studying Abroad Still Be Affordable in a Few Years?
The current economy may make you
think twice about shelling out the
money to study abroad. According to
John Terry, head of the international
office at Newcastle University in the
U.K., students are “[taking] up shorter
study abroad periods, especially
programs that are a semester long or
shorter. Students—especially those
from the United States—are looking for
something … more cost-effective.”
Right now is a great time to make your
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Performance learning. Millikin students don’t simply sit in a classroom for four years; they actually perform what they learn. Education and nursing students work in local schools and hospitals. Chemistry and business students intern for Fortune 500 corporations in Decatur. Music students record and produce their own tunes in a high-tech recording studio on campus.
Unique study abroad opportunities. Millikin’s two-week Winter and Summer Immersion courses allow all students to try courses like glass-blowing in Italy, alternative medicine in China, or market research in the Dominican Republic.
Outstanding faculty. Millikin’s faculty members take education seriously. Small class sizes - 10.6 students to every professor - allow students to form relationships that last.
Life-changing experiences. Combine hands-on learning opportunities with an exciting, close-knit campus culture and you get a college experience that will change you into the person you’ve always wanted to become.
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• Ninety-four percent of Trine graduates earn jobs within six months of graduation, at starting salaries above the national average.
• Trine offers 21 NCAA Division III men’s and women’s sports.
• Trine has beautiful new student apartments, some with a golf course view.
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study abroad dollars go further, says
Dadourian. “With the current economic
situation and the value of the U.S. dollar
increasing … now is the best time to
study abroad and get real value for [your]
money,” she says. “Compared to a year
ago, students studying abroad now are
actually saving more.”
When deciding whether or not to study
abroad, think of the money you spend as
a long-term investment. Even if your gut
reaction is “I can’t afford this,” says Bauer,
“it’s something you can’t afford not to do.
Students who gain a global perspective
from study abroad will have a big leg up
in the job market.”
There are also plenty of scholarships
and loans for students looking to study
abroad. In fact, there’s a whole database
full of them! The IIE’s sister website,
StudyAbroadFunding.org, is dedicated
to study abroad funding resources. If
you’re participating in a college-sponsored
program, check with the school to find out
about additional scholarships and loans.
What Are the Benefits of Participating in a Study Abroad Program Offered by My Own School Versus One Offered by Another Institution?
Many American colleges and universities
offer their own study abroad programs,
and most have a study abroad office that
will advise students looking for such
programs. If you participate in a study
abroad program through your college, you
shouldn’t have to worry about whether or
not your credits will transfer and whether
or not you’ll continue to receive financial
aid. While it’s helpful if your own college
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Intimate. Interactive. Inclusive.Located near Daytona Beach and Orlando in Central Florida on a historic 175-acre campus inDeLand, a unique small town close to environmental and cultural attractions, entertainment,shopping and restaurantsStudy Abroad programs: Spain, France, Germany, Mexico, Oxford University in England,Russia, China and Edinburgh, Scotland, with a business program in Innsbruck, Austria.60 full-time tenure track faculty members teach undergraduate classes – 97% hold Ph.D. orequivalent degrees.2,300 undergraduates. 37 Countries represented.15 NCAA Division I Atlantic Sun Conference teams; scholarships available in more varsity sports.More than 60 majors leading to Bachelor’s degrees; Master’s degrees in accounting, businessadministration, counseling, education and English; a Juris Doctor and Master of Laws andjoint JD-MBA.
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offers a program you like, don’t stress if
your school doesn’t have many (or any)
study abroad options. Plenty of other
universities and private firms offer great
study abroad programs.
If you’re interested in a program offered
by a college other than your own or one
sponsored by a private company or non-
college organization, check beforehand
to make sure your school will allow you
to transfer the credits. Also keep in mind
that an outside program may not give
you the same level or form of financial
aid. Save yourself some headaches by
speaking with study abroad officials or
your academic advisor at your college
to find out how they will handle these
issues.
Wow! This All Sounds Great. I Want To Go Now! How Do I Pick a Program?
If you see studying abroad in your
future, ask yourself some questions: How
long do I want to spend abroad? What
countries, cultures or languages interest
me most? Do I want to travel a lot while
I’m studying abroad? Also think about
what kind of academic offerings interest
you, as well as the cost of the overall
program and the kinds of students who
participate.
Once you’ve identified your preferences,
start looking for a program that fits most
of them. You may not have all of the
answers just yet, but you’ll get more out
of your money and time abroad if you
plan ahead.
Laura Nathan is a freelance writer and
editor.
First Choice for Study AbroadNewcastle University is located in the North East of England,and has a global reputation for high-quality teaching andcutting edge research.
We offer a wide range of academic degree programmes and a one year or 1 semester Study Abroad option, that allows you to introduce an international element to your degree.
Visit our website to find out why thousands of students chooseNewcastle as their first choice destination for study abroad.
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That’s why, since 2001, we’ve been the only college in Georgia to set aside the entire month of January for special classes, many of which include international travel-study.
‘Jan Term’ classes meet on our beautiful 120-acre campus. Or atop the Eiffel Tower. Or inside Westminster Abbey. Or in the Picasso exhibit at the Prado. Or maybe on a speeding train from Rome to Berlin…
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MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY’S
Honors College
JoIN THE bEST. Most of the approximately 2,600 members of MSU’s Honors College are students with class rank and standardized test scores that place them in the top 5 percent of college-bound students. Others are invited after establishing an exceptional academic record in their first semester at MSU. Honors College students must first apply and be accepted to Michigan State University (admissions.msu.edu). Scholarships are available based on academic merit, out-of-state residency, and financial need.
For more information please contact:
Honors CollegeMichigan State UniversityEustace-Cole HallEast Lansing, MI 48824-1041
YoU CAN MAkE A bIG UNIVERSITY SMAll, bUT YoU CAN’T MAkE A SMAll UNIVERSITY bIG. For students at Michigan State University, being part of a big university isn’t just about quantity, it’s about quality. Michigan State is one of the top 100 universities in the world. Students learn from renowned professors, study abroad on every continent, conduct their own research projects, and are selected for competitive internships.
Choosing MSU means you don’t have to compromise. With more than 200 fields of study and countless ways to customize your academic experience, there are no limits to what you can do here.
EXPERIENCE UNPARAllElEd ACAdEMIC fREEdoM. MSU is also home to one of the nation’s most distinctive and extensive university honors programs. The Honors College serves academically talented, committed students wishing to pursue and achieve academic excellence. The college provides an enriched academic and social experience and creates an environment fostering active, innovative learning.
Students in the Honors College have the freedom to design their own program of study and are exempt from many prerequisites and standard general education requirements. Honors students also have priority enrollment after the first year and access to special academic opportunities, such as graduate classes and cutting-edge research.
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Steve Xu ’09 and Brian Mathes ’07 exemplify some of Rice’s strengths as a major teaching and research university.
Steve was a member of an undergraduate team of five who worked in Rice’s new Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen to develop a device that accurately measures the strength of intrinsic hand muscles. “Twenty per-cent of all emergency room admissions are hand relat-ed. Neuromuscular disorders like spinal cord injuries, diabetes, multiple sclerosis — all those things affect the intrinsic muscles of the hand,” said Steve. “I feel really fortunate to have worked with this team. I give credit to Maria Oden, Rice professor in the practice of engineering and director of the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen, for putting us together and giving us this project, because each of us has different strengths that came into play here.” He and his teammates now have a patent pending that will both help others and earn royalties for the team. Steve is going to one of the nation’s top medical schools.
Brian won a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to China, where he researched immigration relations between Taiwan and mainland China. Rice prepared Brian in several ways to win the Fulbright, initially by helping him win a national scholarship from Taiwan’s Ministry of Education. He also studied media and marketing in China through Rice’s Transnational China Project. Brian had two internships — one with a major energy corporation in Houston and another with the Taipei of-fice of an international law firm, which allowed him to build his knowledge of Chinese language and business practices. Brian plans to earn a Ph.D. and start his ca-reer in public policy.
The personal touch is a distinctive quality of our uni-versity. Rice combines the strengths of a liberal arts college — a median class size of 14 and student-to-faculty ratio of 5:1 — with the resources of a research university. The result is that our professors, most of whom students get to know quite well, are on the cut-ting edge of their fields. Our residential college system — one of the most unique aspects of Rice — cre-ates even smaller communities of students and faculty within the university.
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• Highly selective, private university located in Houston, the nation’s fourth-largest city.• Home to more than 40 interdisciplinary research centers that create research opportunties, new facilities and internships, as well as bring world leaders to the campus.• More than 75 percent of 3,102 undergraduates graduated in top 5 percent of their high school classes, and middle 50 percent range on SAT I (Reading + Math) is 1320–1530.• An endowment of more than $3.5 billion keeps tuition low — $31,430 for the 2009–10 academic year — one of the lowest among top private universities.
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A Beloit College education offers students nothingless than the potential to change their lives. Withextensive opportunities to study abroad, engage ininternships and field terms, study broadly and cre-atively, collaborate with professors, start businesses,form clubs and play sports, students plunge into cam-pus life and emerge with the experiences and globalknowledge to live meaningfully in the 21st century.
Students may choose from 50 areas of study in thenatural sciences, social sciences, and arts and human-ities, and many combine disciplines or create theirown majors. Classes are small—with 15 students onaverage. Faculty members are scholars, authors, andresearchers, but above all teachers and advisors.
Beloit’s curriculum is flexible but grounded in rigor-ous analysis and hands-on research, with close atten-tion to speech and writing.
The college is one of only 21 undergraduate col-leges in the nation to belong to all three of theScience 50, the International 50, and the Business50, a prestigious consortia of colleges that produceunusually high numbers of leaders in the sciences,international affairs, and business.
Outstanding programs like the Mackey Chair inCreative Writing bring to campus leading writers likeRobert Stone, Billy Collins, and William Least Heat-Moon to work closely with students, while the Victor E.Ferrall, Jr. Endowed Artists-in-Residence Programmakes possible collaborations between students anddistinguished artists and musicians.
A global perspective is one of Beloit’s defining char-acteristics. More than 7 percent of students come toBeloit from countries outside the United States.Students are prepared, encouraged, and expected tostudy abroad (about 50 percent do in places fromBrazil to Tanzania), and an international context isassumed in fully one-third of all Beloit courses.Premier programs like the Weissberg residency allowstudents to interact directly with world leaders, suchas Palestinian leader Hanan Ashrawi and retired U.S.General Anthony Zinni.
In every field of study, hands-on real-world learningopportunities complement work in the classroom.Programs include an entrepreneurship center, twohigh-profile symposium days in which students pres-ent research to peers and faculty, and hundreds offield experience programs.
Beloit opened a 116,000 square-foot four-storyCenter for the Sciences in 2008. This green buildingincorporates innovative design and engineering thatallows it to serve as a working laboratory.
Campus life supports the learning environment in adiverse but intimate residential community where 1,250students from 47 states and 37 countries live, morethan 100 student organizations thrive, and students canchoose from 17 NCAA Division III athletic teams.
Beloit is also affordable—more than 75 percent offull-time students receive financial aid, and the collegeis on many “best value” lists in higher education.
Office of Admissions700 College Street, Beloit, WI 53511Phone: 800.923-5648 (800-9BELOIT)Email: [email protected] site: www.beloit.edu
Beloit College
See the difference. Stephanie Treffert does. She began her college career in New Orleans, then Hurricane Katrina hit. Stephanie transferred to Marquette and founded MARDI GRAS, a student organization that travels to the Gulf region through-out the year to help residents build new lives. Stephanie Treffert: Marquette student, bringing hope to others.
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• Rice is a highly selective, private university located inHouston, the nation’s fourth largest city;
• It’s a major teaching and research university whose more than 700 professors are internationally recog-nized for their contributions to architecture, engi-neering, humanities, music, science, and social sci-ences;
• It’s home to over 40 interdisciplinary research cen-ters which create additional research opportunities,new facilities, and internships as well as bring worldleaders to the campus;
• Over 76 percent of Rice’s 2,988 undergraduates comefrom the top five percent of their senior classes, and themiddle 50 percent range on the SAT I is 1350-1510;
• Rice’s 3.6 billion endowment keeps its tuition low—$26,500 for the 2006-07 academic year—one of thelowest among the nation’s highly selective, privateuniversities.
Two graduates reflect on some of Rice’sstrengths:“The opportunities at Rice are endless. During my timeat Rice I coordinated students on a winning 2002 con-gressional campaign, helped get a political action com-mittee started, and got involved in urban policy/politicalissues. I helped found the Baker Institute StudentForum, which is the student arm of the James A. BakerIII Institute for Public Policy. This year we organized amock congressional hearing on science policy. We alsoare publishing our first edition of undergraduate publicpolicy research papers and plan to do more student dis-cussions.” Shawn Leventhal, ’05, political science and policystudies double major
“As a research assistant I have had the opportunity tocontribute significantly to the research projects of pro-fessors. It is exciting for me to work with professorswho are well recognized in their fields and take an inter-est in students on a personal and professional level. I feelthat student-faculty interaction is one of Rice’sstrongest qualities.” Jenessa Shapiro, ’02, psychology andart double major
The personal touch is a distinctive quality of Rice. Ricecombines the strengths of a liberal arts college—medi-an class size of 16 and student-to-faculty ratio of 5:1—with the resources of a research university. Our resi-dential college system creates even smaller communi-ties of students and faculty within the university. Theresult is that your professors, most of whom you willknow quite well, are on the cutting edge of their fields.
Office of AdmissionPhone: 800.527.OWLS (6957)Web Site: www.rice.edu/admission
Rice University
Office of Admissions3300 Poinsett HighwayGreenville, SC 29613Phone: 864.294.2034Web Site: www.engagefurman.edu
Furman University
Furman University is the oldest, largest and most selective private institution in South Carolina. Foundedin 1826, Furman moved three times in its early years before being charted as Furman University and settlingin Greenville in 1850. The most recent move was in 1961, when Furman relocated to its current 800-acrelocation on the outskirts of Greenville.
The move to the stunning, new campus served as a catalyst for Furmanís ongoing transformation from aprimarily regional college to one of the leading liberal arts colleges in the United States. Today Furman offersmajors and programs in 42 subjects and is one of the select group of colleges that qualify for a chapter ofPhi Beta Kappa, the nationís most prestigious academic honorary society. Undergraduates come from 46states and 31 countries, and 97% of the faculty hold doctoral or terminal degrees and are dedicated to workingwith students. Because Furman is primarily an undergraduate institution, no classes are taught by graduateassistants, and senior professors are as likely as first-year faculty to teach freshman courses.
Engaged learning. In recent years Furman has been an exemplar of a new type of liberal arts institution.While still grounded in the humanities, arts and sciences, the university has earned a national reputationfor its program of engaged learning, a problem-solving, project-oriented, experience-based approach to theliberal arts. Engaged learning encourages students to develop creative ways to put classroom theory intopractice and to take a more active role in their education through internships, service learning, study abroadand research.
Research, internships, academics and service. More than half of the 2,660 students as well as a numberof faculty and staff volunteer 25,000 hours per year with the Max and Trude Heller Service Corps.Internships involve Furmanís students in the world, the nation and Greenville, providing expertise and applyingtheir skills for businesses, government agencies and non-profits. Also, Furman is an active research university,ranked fourth in the nation behind Michigan, MIT and Stanford in undergraduate research by US News &World Report. Noted for research in areas as diverse as nanotechnology, bioinformatics, pharmacology andpetroleum, Furman receives grants from such prestigious funds and agencies as NASA, the Library of Congress,the American Chemical Society, The National Science Foundation, The Lily Endowment, the NationalInstitutes for Health and the Mellon Foundation.
Furman and the Southern Conference. Furman boasts a successful NCAA Division I college sportsprogram, where athletes are truly ìscholar athletes.î With great success in womenís golf, tennis, football andmost recently, soccer, the Furman Paladins are highly successful members of the Southern Conference.
Distinguished alumni. Graduating 19 current or former college presidents (including the first womanpresident of a coeducational college in America), two governors, two U.S. congressmen, 17 Truman Scholarsand six Rhodes Scholars, a Nobel laureate, and Templeton and Pultizer Prize winners, Furman has taken itsplace among the nationís leading universities. Among the best-known Furman grads are John Broadus Watson,founder of behavioral psychology, Charles H. Townes, Nobel Prize winner for the development of the maserand laser; Richard W. Riley, former governor of South Carolina and Secretary of Education in the Clintonadministration; Keith Lockhart, conductor of the Boston Pops; Mark Sanford, current South Carolinagovernor; Betsy King and Beth Daniel, members of the Ladies Professional Golf Association Hall of Fame.
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Great books make great teachers. St. John’s believes the best education is to be found in a direct and sustained confrontation with the works of those thinkers who have shaped our civilization. And, all our classes are small discussion groups, because we also believe that students learn best by sharing their ideas with one another.
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Office of Admissions3800 Victory ParkwayCincinnati, OH 45207-5311Phone: 513.745.3301, or 877.XUADMIT (982.3648)Fax: 513.745.4319Email: [email protected] Site: www.xavier.edu
Xavier University
Founded in 1831, Xavier University is the fourth oldest ofthe 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States.The Jesuit tradition is evident in the university’s core curricu-lum, degree programs, and opportunities for involvement.Xavier is home to 6,600 total students; 4,000 at the under-graduate level. Each year the student population representsmore than 45 states and 31 foreign countries.
Xavier’s core curriculum is the most rigorous of the Jesuituniversities, totaling 64 credit hours. The core curriculumendeavors to realize and embody Xavier’s mission and philos-ophy of education and serves as the educational foundationfor all undergraduate students. Within the core, the four-course ethics/religion and society focus fosters students’understanding of socially significant issues from the perspec-tive of the humanities, especially literature, philosophy andtheology, as well as from the perspectives of the social andnatural sciences. These courses help students prepare tothink critically, communicate effectively and be open to allworthwhile studies and endeavors.
Xavier’s three honors programs offer challenging optionsfor highly motivated students. Small class sizes, interdiscipli-nary coursework, foreign study, and a community of fellowstudents and teachers characterize the programs. Thougheach has a unique focus and emphasis, all three honors pro-grams allow students to pursue a traditional liberal arts cur-riculum enhancing the humanities, the natural sciences, andthe social sciences. Infused throughout is the centuries oldJesuit emphasis on intellectual values and ethics.
Combining commitment to education and service, Xavieroffers service-learning semesters in Nicaragua, Asia, Ghana,and Cincinnati’s Over-The-Rhine neighborhood. The ServiceFellows Program, which is the first of its kind in the nation,gives full scholarships to incoming students who have demon-strated themselves as leaders in the area of service.
The University offers 69 academic majors and 42 minorsin the colleges of arts and sciences, business, and social sci-ences. The most popular majors include business, natural sci-ences, education, psychology, and nursing as well as pre-pro-fessional areas of study. Acceptance rates to professionalschools range from 75 to 90 percent in the areas of medicineand law.
There are more than 100 clubs and organizations oncampus. Students enjoy participation in groups such as stu-dent government, campus ministry, academic clubs, hono-raries, performing arts, and a wide range of club and intramu-ral sports teams. Xavier is a member of the Division I Atlantic10 Conference and fields teams in men’s and women’s bas-ketball, cross country, track, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis,men’s baseball, and women’s volleyball.
The University is situated on over 146 acres in a residen-tial area of Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati has been namedAmerica’s 11th most livable city by Places Rated Almanac andis home to major corporations such as Proctor and Gamble,General Electric, Chiquita Brands, and the Kroger Company.Numerous internship and co-op experiences are available tostudents university-wide. For eleven straight years, Xavier hasbeen recognized as one of the best Master’s level collegesand universities by U.S. News & World Report magazine. TheUniversity is also included in The Princeton Review’s publica-tion “The Best 361 Colleges – 2006 Edition”.
Campus tours, class visits, interviews, and information sessionsare available Monday through Friday and selected Saturdays.
Lawrence University is a nationally recognizedcollege of liberal arts and sciences and conservatoryof music dedicated exclusively to undergraduate edu-cation. Our students and faculty bring together theirunique talents and interests to form an engaged andengaging community in the heart of downtownAppleton, Wisconsin.
Our 1,400 students come from nearly everystate and more than 50 countries—and with about11% of our students coming from beyond the U.S.,we are one of the nation’s most internationallydiverse colleges. With a 9 to 1 student to facultyratio, an average class size of 15 and an unparalleledoffering of one-on-one courses, you will have plentyof opportunities to explore your multiple interests—even if you don’t know what they are yet.
Our Conservatory of Music adds a uniquedimension to our campus for musicians and non-musicians alike—you can find 3 or 4 musical per-formances every night at Lawrence. About a quarterof our students pursue the Bachelor of Music degreeor the five-year double-degree program (B.A. in thecollege, B.Mus. in the conservatory). An audition isrequired for either option. Regardless of your majoror degree, the musical life is open to everybody atLawrence, whether it’s through formal professionalpreparation or through participating in one of ourmany ensembles.
Add to this more than 80 clubs and 23 DivisionIII sports (and dozens of club and intramural sports),and you’ll find that your life outside the classroomwill be rich with opportunities.
The end result? Life after Lawrence has beengood to our graduates, who are some of the mostloyal in the country. (We know this because we haveone of the nation’s highest alumni giving rates. Morethan half donate financially to the university, whichtells us two things: they enjoyed their experiences somuch that they are willing to give back financially tothe university; it also tells us that they are doing wellenough financially to give back to the university.)
(Through generous financial aid programs,Lawrence strives to make it financially viable forevery admitted student to enroll.)
Office of AdmissionsP.O. Box 599Appleton, WI 54912-0599Phone: 800.227.0982Email: [email protected] Site: www.lawrence.edu
Lawrence University
A Beloit College education offers students nothingless than the potential to change their lives. Withextensive opportunities to study abroad, engage ininternships and field terms, study broadly and creatively,collaborate with professors, start businesses, formclubs and play sports, students plunge into campus life,and emerge with the experiences and global knowl-edge to live meaningfully in the 21st century.
Students may choose from 50 areas of study in thenatural sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities,and many combine disciplines or create their ownmajors. Classes are small—with 15 students on aver-age. Faculty members are scholars, authors, andresearchers, but above all teachers and advisors.
Beloit’s curriculum is flexible but grounded in rigor-ous analysis, hands-on research, and close attention tospeech and writing.
The college is one of only 21 undergraduate col-leges in the nation that belongs to all three of theScience 50, the International 50 and the Business 50,a prestigious consortia of colleges that produce unusu-ally high numbers of leaders in the sciences, interna-tional affairs, and business.
Outstanding programs like the Mackey Chair inCreative Writing bring to campus leading writers likeRobert Stone, Billy Collins, and William Least Heat-Moon to work closely with students, while the Victor E.Ferrall, Jr. Endowed Artists-in-Residence Programmakes possible collaborations between students anddistinguished artists and musicians.
A global perspective is one of Beloit’s defining char-acteristics. More than 7 percent of students come toBeloit from countries outside the United States.Students are prepared, encouraged, and expected tostudy abroad (about 50 percent do in places fromBrazil to Tanzania), and an international context isassumed in fully one-third of all Beloit courses. Premierprograms like the Weissberg residency allow studentsto interact directly with world leaders, such asPalestinian leader Hanan Ashrawi and retired U.S.General Anthony Zinni.
In every field of study, hands-on real-world learningopportunities complement work in the classroom.Programs include an entrepreneurship center; twohigh-profile symposium days in which students presentresearch to peers and faculty; and hundreds of fieldexperience programs.
The new, 116,000 square-foot four-story Center forthe Sciences is a green building incorporating innova-tive design and engineering that allows it to serve as aworking laboratory. It is home to the biology, chemistry,geology, math and computer science, psychology, andphysics departments.
Campus life supports the learning environment in adiverse but intimate residential community where 1,300students from 46 states and 43 countries live, morethan 100 student organizations thrive, and studentscan choose from 18 NCAA Division III athletic teams.
Beloit is also affordable—more than 75 percent offull-time students receive financial aid.
Office of Admissions700 College Street, Beloit, WI 53511Phone: 800.923.5648 (800-9BELOIT)Email: [email protected] site: www.beloit.edu
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