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    Cool Colleges 2014
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    Our newly updated, Peterson's Cool Colleges 2014, features colorful, easy-to-read profiles of hundreds of "cool" colleges and universities across the United States and abroad. You're about to make one of the most important decisions of your life, and you need the best information possible. Peterson's eBook can help you make that choice with hundreds of school photos that provide a preview of campus and student life, enlightening articles on applying to the cool college that's right for you, and information on what life is really like on campus-from sports arenas to dining facilities.
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    Release dateOct 10, 2013
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      Cool Colleges

      Third Edition

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      About Peterson’s

      Peterson’s provides the accurate, dependable, high-quality education content and guidance you need to succeed. No matter where you are on your academic or professional path, you can rely on Peterson’s print and digital publications for the most up-to-date education exploration data, expert test-prep tools, and top-notch career success resources—everything you need to achieve your goals.

      For more information, contact Peterson’s, 3 Columbia Circle, Suite 205, Albany, NY 12203-5158; 800-338-3282 Ext. 54229; or find us online at www.petersonsbooks.com.

      © 2013 Peterson’s, a Nelnet company

      Bernadette Webster, Managing Editor; Jill C. Schwartz, Editor; Ray Golaszewski, Publishing Operations Manager; Linda M. Williams, Composition Manager; Carrie Hansen, Christine Lucht, Kiele Nowak, Bailey Williams, Elayne Woods, Fulfillment Coordinators

      NOTICE: Certain portions of or information contained in this book have been submitted and paid for by the educational institution identified, and such institutions take full responsibility for the accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and functionality of such content. Such portions or information include the two-page descriptions in the Cool College Profiles section.

      ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this work covered by the copyright herein may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, Web distribution, or information storage and retrieval systems—without the prior written permission of the publisher.

      For permission to use material from this text or product, complete the Permission Request Form at http://www.petersons.com/permissions.

      Cover photos from left to right: Harding University, (AR), photo by Jeff Montgomery; Quinnipiac University (CT); Champlain College, Burlington (VT), photo by Kathleen Landwehrle. Divider page photos: Cool College Profiles: Monmouth University (NJ); Taking the SAT: Chestnut Hill College (PA); Getting Into College: Hillsdale College (MI)

      eISBN-13: 978-0-7689-3830-2

      Third Edition

      Contents

      Welcome to Cool Colleges!

      Cool College Profiles

      Taking the SAT

      Getting Into College

      Cool College Profiles

      Adelphi University

      American University of Rome

      Anna Maria College

      Aquinas College

      Arcadia University

      Bard College At Simon’s Rock

      Barry University

      Berklee College of Music

      Briar Cliff University

      California College of the Arts

      Carlow University

      Carroll University

      Carson-Newman

      Case Western Reserve University

      Champlain College

      Chapman University

      Chestnut Hill College

      Cheyney University of Pennsylvania

      Clemson University

      College of Staten Island/CUNY

      Columbia College Chicago

      Columbia University School of General Studies

      The Culinary Institute of America

      Daemen College

      Dowling College

      D’Youville College

      Earlham College

      Elmira College

      Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

      Evangel University

      Fashion Institute of Technology

      Fitchburg State University

      Five Towns College

      Gannon University

      Grove City College

      Harding University

      Hawaii Pacific University

      Hillsdale College

      Hofstra University

      Hunter College

      Kettering University

      Lebanon Valley College

      Le Moyne College

      LIM College

      Linfield College

      Lynchburg College

      Manhattan College

      Manhattanville College

      Menlo College

      Michigan Technological University

      MidAmerica Nazarene University

      Misericordia University

      Molloy College

      Monmouth University

      Mount Aloysius College

      Muhlenberg College

      Neumann University

      Niagara University

      Northern Kentucky University

      Norwich University

      Ohio Northern University

      Ohio Wesleyan University

      Pillar College

      Pitzer College

      Queens College

      Quinnipiac University

      The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey

      Richmond, The American International University in London

      Rivier University

      Robert Morris University

      Rochester Institute of Technology

      St. Bonaventure University

      St. Francis College

      St. John Fisher College

      St. John’s College

      Saint Leo University

      School of the Art Institute of Chicago

      Shorter University

      Simpson College

      Southern Connecticut State University

      Springfield College

      State University of New York Institute of Technology (SUNYIT)

      Stevenson University

      Stonehill College

      Stony Brook University

      Sweet Briar College

      Syracuse University

      Trine University

      Union University

      United States Air Force Academy

      The University of Findlay

      The University of La Verne

      University of Maine at Machias

      University of Nevada, Las Vegas

      University of New England

      University of New Haven

      University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

      University of Redlands

      University of South Florida

      The University of the Arts

      University of the Cumberlands

      The University of Washington Bothell

      University of Wyoming

      Utica College

      Vanderbilt University

      Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

      Villanova University

      Webb Institute

      Western Connecticut State University

      William Peace University

      Wilson College

      Getting Into College

      Exploring Possible Career Paths in High School

      The Vocational/Career Education Path

      The Tech-Prep Path

      Using the Summer to Your Advantage

      Flip Burgers and Learn about Life

      Try Your Hand at an Internship

      Volunteering in Your Community

      Planning Your Education

      Your Education Timeline

      Classes to Take if You’re Going to College

      6 Study Skills That Lead to Success

      The College Search

      The Best Resources

      Online Help

      Campus Visits

      The College Interview

      Should You Head for the Ivy League?

      Minority Students

      Students with Disabilities Go to College

      What Schools Look for in Prospective Students

      Admission Procedures

      More Mumbo Jumbo

      The Complete Application Package

      Special Information for Athletes

      Auditions and Portfolios

      Choosing Your Classes

      Choosing Your Major

      The Other Side of College: Having Fun!

      Roommates

      Commuting from Home

      What if You Don’t Like the College You Pick?

      Who Wants To Be a College Scholarship Millionaire?

      Make High-Achieving a Group Sport

      Apply, Apply, and Apply Again

      Become a Super College Candidate

      Winning the Scholarship with a Winning Essay

      It Has to Be Easy, Right?

      Sorry, It Really Isn’t That Easy

      Effective Written Communication

      Your Unique Qualities

      Following Directions

      Tweet for Dollars: Use your Fingertips & Social Media to Pay for College

      Twitter™

      Google It!

      Crowd Funding

      Tips to Help you Maximize your Chances of Getting Funding

      Clean Up Your Act: How to Spruce Up your Internet and Social Media Presence to Wow Scholarship Judges

      What to Do If You Don’t Win a Scholarship, Grant, or Prize

      If at First You Don’t Succeed

      You Can Apply for Scholarships While in College

      Work Now, Not Later

      Don’t Leave Money on the Table

      Practice Some Altruism

      Taking the SAT

      Tips and Practice for the SAT

      Just How is the SAT Used for College Admissions

      When You Should Take the SAT

      How Your Scores are Reported

      The SAT Format and Scoring

      Getting Ready: The Night Before and the Day of the Test

      Simulate Test-Taking Conditions

      Basic Steps for Solving Sentence Completion Questions

      Basic Strategies for Answering the Multiple-Choice Writing Questions

      Strategies for Answering Identifying Sentence Errors Questions

      Strategies for Answering Improving Sentences Questions

      Strategies for Answering Improving Paragraph Questions

      A Closer Look at the Essay Question

      The Scoring Rubric for the SAT Essay

      A Look At The SAT Math Section

      Question Format for SAT Math

      Solving Multiple-Choice Math Questions

      Why Grid-Ins are Easier Than You Think

      Top 10 Strategies to Raise Your SAT Score

      Practice Questions for the SAT

      Answers and Explanations

      Welcome to Cool Colleges!

      Peterson’s Cool Colleges features colorful, easy-to-read profiles of over a hundred cool colleges and universities across the United States and abroad. This guide is designed for the ultimate decision maker—the student. It is not a typical four-year college guide: The layout reflects what you want—vibrant photos, essential information, and fast facts and figures—right at your finger tips!

      Whether high school graduation is right around the corner or a year or two away, you need to consider which college or university is going to suit your needs and lifestyle best. After all, you’re about to make one of the most important decisions of your life, and you need the best information possible.

      Peterson’s is here to help! For nearly fifty years, Peterson’s has given students the most comprehensive, up-to-date information on undergraduate institutions in the United States and abroad. Now, we are offering this one-of-a-kind college search experience.

      The profiles displayed in this guide serve as an introduction to the culture and lifestyle on college campuses throughout the United States and abroad. In each college profile, you’ll find those attributes that make each school unique: its culture, tradition, social life, atmosphere, architecture, and environment. We hope that after reading Peterson’s Cool Colleges you will have a richer sense of the experiences awaiting you at each individual college and university.

      Cool College Profiles

      Each profile contains vivid campus photos, an informative description, fast facts and figures, and contact information. The colleges appear in alphabetical order.

      College Descriptions

      All of the colleges featured in this guide have provided a fee to Peterson’s to provide the brief description of what they have to offer you—the incoming student. Edited by Peterson’s for consistency, the descriptions are designed to give students a better sense of the individuality of each institution in terms of campus environment, student activities, and college lifestyle. Peterson’s believes that, in addition to the programs of study offered, these quality-of-life intangibles are often the deciding factors in the college selection process.

      Photos and Captions

      Throughout this guide you will find colorful photos that provide a visual preview of life on campus. The photos may feature school grounds, sports arenas, dining facilities, campus events, important buildings and monuments, and student life in general. The schools have provided captions to help contextualize the information in their photos and help students like you better understand what campus life may be like.

      Contact Information

      At the beginning of a college profile you will see the school name; school logo; the city, state (city, country in the International section); and the school’s website and, in some cases, their social media sites. The name, title, phone numbers, and e-mail address of the person or department to contact for further information are given at the end of every profile. Toll-free numbers may also be included as well as numbers for in-state and out-of-state callers.

      Fast Facts and Figures

      Peterson’s Cool Colleges offers fast facts and figures for prospective students who want basic data for quick review and comparison. Near the end of many of the college descriptions you’ll find bulleted information on school enrollment, selectivity, test scores, application deadlines, and expenses. Any item that does not apply to a particular college or for which no information was supplied is omitted from that college’s profile.

      Enrollment

      The number of undergraduate and (if applicable) graduate students, both full-time and part-time, as of fall 2012 or spring 2013.

      Selectivity

      The five levels of entrance difficulty (most difficult, very difficult, moderately difficult, minimally difficult, and noncompetitive) are based on the percentage of applicants who were accepted for fall 2012 or 2013 freshman admission (or, in the case of upper-level schools, for entering-class admission) and on the high school class rank and standardized test scores of the accepted freshmen who actually enrolled in fall 2012. The colleges were asked to select the level that most closely corresponds to their entrance difficulty (according to the above guidelines) to assist prospective students in assessing their chances for admission.

      Test Scores

      The percentage of freshmen who took the SAT and received critical reading and math scores above 500, as well as the percentage of freshmen taking the ACT who received a composite score of 18 or higher. Some schools have provided additional or other pertinent test score information.

      Application Deadline

      Deadlines dates for both freshmen and transfer students are given as specific dates or as rolling or continuous. Rolling means that applications are processed as they are received, and qualified students are accepted as long as there are openings. Continuous notification means that applicants are notified of acceptance or rejection as applications are processed up until the date indicated or the actual beginning of classes. Some schools have also provided their Early Action and/or Early Decision dates.

      Expenses

      Tuition is the average basic tuition and fees for an academic year presented as a dollar amount. Room & Board is the average yearly room-and-board cost presented as a dollar amount. Most state-supported and state-related schools have provided figures for the cost of in-state resident tuition and fees as well as out-of-state nonresident tuition and fees.

      Data Collection and Inclusion

      The data contained in these college profiles were researched between winter 2012 and spring 2013 through Peterson’s Annual Survey of Undergraduate Institutions. All data included have been submitted by officials at the colleges. Some of the institutions that submitted data were contacted directly by the Peterson’s research staff to verify unusual figures, resolve discrepancies, or obtain additional data. Due to Peterson’s comprehensive editorial review, we believe the information presented in this guide is accurate. However, you should check with a specific college or university at the time of application to verify such figures as tuition and room & board, which may have changed since the publication of this guide.

      The absence of any college or university from this guide does not constitute an editorial decision on the part of Peterson’s, nor do we attempt to portray one school as being cooler than any other. In essence, these profiles are an open forum for colleges and universities, on a voluntary basis, to communicate their particular message to a cool new generation of prospective students.

      Taking the SAT

      If you are prepping for the SAT, check out Tips and Practice for the SAT, which offers expert tips as well as sample practice questions with detailed answer explanations. In this chapter, you’ll find valuable information about the SAT format and scoring, helpful advice on what to do on the night before and the day of the exam, and great advice for each section of the SAT. And don’t miss our Top 10 Strategies to Raise Your SAT Score, which can definitely help your test-prep efforts. At the end of this chapter, we’ve provided practice test items taken from Peterson’s Master the SAT. We hope that these sample questions, with their full answer explanations, will help you as you prepare to take this most important college-admissions test.

      Getting Into College

      For advice and guidance on searching for the right college, getting your application ready, or planning your education, or looking for those important scholarship dollars, check our this chapter with enlightening articles written for students like you. Exploring Possible Career Paths in High School shows you how you can test various career paths by exploring your interests. Planning Your Education can help you determine what you need to do to prepare for college. The College Search illuminates those resources at your disposal to locate the right school for you. Applying to College can help you figure out what’s involved in the application process and what schools look for in prospective students. What to Expect in College can help answer some of the big questions, such as how to choose your classes or major and how you can make the most of your life outside the classroom. Need money for college or are you hoping to win a scholarship? Check out these articles: Who Wants to Be a Scholarship Millionaire?, Winning the Scholarship with a Winning Essay, Tweet for Dollars: Use Your Fingertips and Social Media to Pay for College, How to Spruce Up Your Internet and Social Media Presence to Wow Scholarship Judges, and What to Do If You Don’t Win a Scholarship, Grant, or Prize.

      Peterson’s publishes a full line of books—education exploration, financial aid, and test and career preparation. Peterson’s publications can be found at high school guidance offices, college libraries and career centers, and your local bookstore and library. Peterson’s books are also available at www.petersonsbooks.com.

      We welcome any comments or suggestions you may have about this publication. Your feedback will help us make educational dreams possible for you—and others like you.

      Colleges will be pleased to know that Peterson’s helped you in your selection. Admissions staff members are more than happy to answer questions, address specific problems, and help in any way they can. The editors at Peterson’s wish you great success in your college search!

      Cool College Profiles

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      NOTICE: Certain portions of or information contained in this book have been submitted and paid for by the educational institution identified, and such institutions take full responsibility for the accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and functionality of such content. Such portions or information include the two-page descriptions in the Cool College Profiles section.

      Adelphi University

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      Garden City, New York

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      Adelphi University: Shape Your Mind

      Since 1896, Adelphi University has helped students shape their minds. Adelphi’s tradition of academic excellence and community engagement provides the foundation as students explore 50-plus majors, meet fellow students from 40 states and 44 countries, and learn new skills through numerous internship and job opportunities.

      Academics: Adelphi University’s schools and programs include the College of Arts and Sciences, the Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Honors College, the Robert B. Willumstad School of Business, the Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, the Schools of Nursing and Social Work and adult academic programs in University College. Students also benefit from the latest technology, including the new Center for Health Innovation, the James Riley Jr. Trading Room, the Language Resource Center, and Adobe Connect capabilities.

      State-of-the-Art Facilities: The Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (AUPAC) houses the acting, design/technical theatre, and music and dance programs; the Center for Recreation and Sports is home to Adelphi’s athletics programs. Students find life in Adelphi’s seven residence halls is comfortable and welcoming.

      Experiential Learning: Learning opportunities outside the classroom have earned Adelphi a spot on the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. Factors contributing to this recognition include the highly competitive Community Fellows Program—a paid summer nonprofit internship program—and the Alumni Career Mentoring Program, offered through the Center for Career Development. Students can also travel the world and experience new cultures through the extensive study-abroad programs in locations such as Australia, Costa Rica, India, and Peru.

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      Value: For the seventh straight year, Adelphi has been designated a Best Buy by the Fiske Guide to Colleges—only 21 private universities nationwide earned that distinction. The numbers speak for themselves—91 percent of Adelphi undergraduates receive financial aid or scholarships.

      To learn more about Adelphi University, prospective students can call 800-ADELPHI or visit adelphi.edu.

      • 5,103 undergraduate students

      • 40 states represented by Adelphi students 44 countries represented by Adelphi students

      • 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio

      • 50+ undergraduate programs of study

      • 20 average class size

      • 22 Division II athletic teams

      • 1115 average SAT score (combined critical reading and math)

      • 1681 average SAT score (combined critical reading, writing and math)

      • 3.5 average high school GPA

      • $29,320 tuition and fees*

      • $8,420 typical double room*

      • $3,500 meal plan (option 1)*

      *2012–2013 rates listed; tuition and fees, and room and board subject to change. Ninety-nine percent of Adelphi full-time freshmen received some form of financial aid. The average 2012–13 financial aid package award per full-time student was approximately $19,150.

      CONTACT INFORMATION

      Office of University Admissions

      Adelphi University

      One South Avenue

      Garden City, New York 11530

      telephone 516-877-3050; 800-ADELPHI (toll-free)

      computer admissions@adelphi.edu

      American University of Rome

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      Rome, Italy

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      Education on Location: Students inside the Chiesa del Gesù—one of Rome’s many Baroque churches—during Art of Rome, a course held entirely on-site. Students of all disciplines find face-to-face encounters with the rich art, history, and culture of Rome a highlight of their time at AUR.

      Founded in 1969, The American University of Rome (AUR) is one of the oldest private, independent, not-for-profit institutions of higher education in Europe, offering undergraduate liberal arts programs in English to degree and study-abroad students from over 40 countries. The mission of the University—to promote intellectual excellence, personal growth, and an appreciation of cultural diversity in an international environment—plays out in every sphere of University life. AUR students benefit from learning in every venue: in their classrooms, in their everyday life in the city, through academic work and practical internships, and on learning excursions in Italy and Europe. AUR also offers an orientation and a First Year Program designed to help students make a successful transition to the University’s community of learners.

      AUR offers ten Bachelor’s Degree programs in Archeology and Classics, Art History, Business Administration, Communication, Film and Digital Media, Fine Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, International Relations and Global Politics, Italian Studies, and Religious Studies. The University provides small classes, with a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. The American University of Rome is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

      AUR is located on top of the highest hill of Rome, the Janiculum, and offers spectacular views of city. Three large city parks surround the campus, which offers both the amenities and buzz of an urban setting and a quiet environment conducive to study and learning. The 30,000-square-foot campus provides computer labs, a student lounge and study areas, smart classrooms, a science lab, a multimedia lab, art studios, tutoring centers, an auditorium, a 12,000-volume library, and a wealth of electronic resources. Wi-Fi is available from locations on and around the campus.

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      AUR prepares students from over 40 countries to live and work across cultures, combining the excellent academic attributes of higher education in the United States with the European and Italian Classical tradition education in the liberal arts.

      AUR recognizes that learning and personal growth occur in all settings that allow students to develop their knowledge and skills. Students are encouraged to engage actively in clubs, excursions, performing groups, and student government and are represented on many of the University’s governance committees. Students participate in athletic and recreational offerings: competitive university men’s and women’s soccer leagues, a coed running club, a yoga club, a men’s basketball club, a rowing club, martial arts training, and cooking classes with authentic Italian chefs. Studying at AUR also gives students the opportunity to engage in the local culture through active participation in local events or to improve their Italian speaking skills through organized conversations with neighbors. All students opting for university housing are provided with furnished apartments in areas surrounding the campus for a full immersion experience in the Italian culture.

      • Enrollment: 500

      • Selectivity: moderately difficult

      • Application Deadline: rolling both for freshmen and transfer

      • Expenses: Tuition €14,600, housing €7,600 (optional)

      • Test scores: ACT—over 18, 100%; SAT—critical reading over 500, 100%; SAT—math over 500, 50%

      CONTACT INFORMATION

      Melissa Abraham, Admissions Counselor

      telephone +39.06.5833.0919

      888-791-8327 (toll-free in the United States)

      computer admissions@aur.edu

      Anna Maria College

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      AMC offers students the best of both worlds: a beautiful, New England campus in which to study and make friends, in proximity to the bustling college-town of Worcester, home to 10 colleges and universities.

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      Prepare for Excellence

      Paxton, Massachusetts

      www.annamaria.edu

      Anna Maria College is a four-year, private, co-ed, Catholic institution accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Founded by the Sisters of Saint Anne in 1946, the College is located in the heart of New England on a 192-acre campus in Paxton, Massachusetts, minutes from the vibrant college-town of Worcester. AMC provides quality academic programs that integrate a liberal arts education with career preparation.

      AMC is a close-knit community offering 40 undergraduate degree programs and over 15 graduate and continuing education programs. Committed to a curriculum that fosters critical and integrated thinking, AMC offers academic excellence with respected faculty and class sizes averaging 15 students. Popular majors include art and music therapy, business, criminal justice, education, fire science, legal studies, nursing, paramedic science, psychology, social work, sport management, and more. AMC also offers an Honors Program and unique study-abroad opportunities.

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      Welcome to Anna Maria College, a vibrant, co-ed campus community where academic excellence, faculty support, 17 NCAA Division III athletic teams, an Honors Program, and an exciting living and learning environment await you.

      Co-curricular programs abound, including 17 NCAA Division III sports teams: men’s and women’s basketball, cross-country, lacrosse, golf, soccer, tennis, and volleyball; men’s baseball and football; and women’s field hockey and softball. The New England setting offers students the best of both worlds: a relaxed environment in which to live and study as well as proximity to Worcester, home to 10 other colleges and universities. AMC students can enjoy all that an AMC campus life has to offer and also partake in the excitement of the Worcester area, which includes concerts, skiing, art exhibits, and great restaurants in Worcester’s growing downtown. AMC is also a short drive to Boston, Cape Cod, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island.

      The Office of Admission strongly encourages tours of the campus and attending open houses and accepted student day programs. Students can schedule a visit by calling 508-849-3360.

      Applications are accepted online at www.annamaria.edu/apply with a priority deadline of March 1 for full consideration of scholarships and housing. Requirements for the admission application include high school transcript (including first marking period), essay, and one recommendation. AMC is a test-optional college.

      • Enrollment: 1,500

      • Selectivity: minimally difficult

      • Application deadline: Rolling (freshmen), rolling (transfer)

      • Expenses: Tuition $30,168; Room & Board $12,012

      CONTACT INFORMATION

      Nancy Dowd

      telephone 508-849-3360

      computer admission@annamaria.edu

      Aquinas College

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      Grand Rapids, Michigan

      www.aquinas.edu https://www.facebook.com/AQ.College

      https://www.facebook.com/AQ.Admissions

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      Aquinas’ active student life, with more than 70 clubs and organizations, complements its location in a Cool City that features national events like ArtPrize and LaughFest.

      Aquinas College, located on a beautiful 107-acre campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was founded in 1886. Aquinas is a Catholic, co-educational, liberal arts college that embraces the inclusive Dominican charisms of prayer, study, service, and community and has an enrollment of nearly 2,300 students.

      The campus is a former estate, complete with an English Style Manor and Carriage House. The 90 species of trees, wooded paths, ponds, creeks, and terraced gardens clearly show why Aquinas has been called Michigan’s most beautiful small college.

      At Aquinas, you’ll discover many unique majors like Community Leadership, Sport Management, Conductive Education, and Sustainable Business. Students have over 60 majors to choose from including such traditional programs as Biology, Chemistry, Education, English, Psychology, Business, Communication, and Math. Internships abound, with hands-on learning experiences for any major.

      At Aquinas, resources in terms of both facilities and faculty have been committed to ready students for a successful and rewarding future.

      The new Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center provides a top-notch facility that benefits the entire student body in addition to Aquinas College’s eleven-time WHAC All-Sports Champions athletic teams. The Grace Hauenstein Library and the $7-million Performing Arts Center also provide modern-day structures to complement Aquinas facilities that have been deemed historical landmarks.

      The Aquinas faculty members are both teachers and scholars. They provide an education that challenges students to think critically, and they instill a passion for learning that is second to none. The College’s challenging core curriculum was designed to give students the critical foundation needed to be successful in an ever-changing world.

      Outside the classroom, students travel overseas to countries such as Germany, France, Spain, Ireland, Costa Rica, Italy, and Japan. They also participate in numerous service learning opportunities in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, New York, Maine, and Mississippi—to just name a few.

      In Grand Rapids, you’ll discover a Cool City that is certain to entertain you. Annual events such as ArtPrize, LaughFest, and the Festival of the Arts and venues including the Van Andel Arena and Meijer Gardens are all found in one of the best places to live in America.

      Scholarship awards are available to students who not only excel academically but who are leaders, volunteers, activists, and athletes. Aquinas awards approximately $7 million in scholarships each year.

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      Founded in 1886, Aquinas is a Catholic liberal arts college that offers over 60 majors.

      With a top-notch placement rate in jobs or graduate school after earning an Aquinas undergraduate degree, it’s evident an Aquinas education makes all the difference in the world.

      • Enrollment: 2,287

      • Selectivity: moderately difficult

      • Test scores: ACT—over 18, 96%

      • Application deadline: Rolling (freshmen), rolling (transfer)

      • Expenses: Tuition $26,280; Room & Board $8,186

      CONTACT INFORMATION

      Admissions Office

      telephone 616-632-2900 or toll-free 800-678-9593

      computer admissions@aquinas.edu

      Arcadia University

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      Glenside, Pennsylvania

      www.arcadia.edu

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      Arcadia University, Grey Towers Castle, Glenside, Pennsylvania

      Located in metropolitan Philadelphia, Arcadia University is a premier global university and a national leader in study abroad and international education.

      Academics: Arcadia’s distinctive undergraduate curriculum provides a global, integrative, and personal learning experience that prepares students to contribute and lead in a diverse and dynamic world. Students explore the globe, design their own path, make intellectual connections, and develop expertise by choosing a major from more than 65 fields of study in the sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities, and business.

      Arcadia offers three-year accelerated undergraduate programs in business administration, communications, international business and culture, international studies, and psychology, giving students a faster path to a career or graduate school. The University also offers master’s degree programs in business administration, counseling psychology, creative writing, education, English, forensic science, genetic counseling, health education, humanities, international peace and conflict resolution, international public relations, international relations and diplomacy, physician assistant, and public health. Doctoral programs in physical therapy and education also are offered.

      U.S. News & World Report ranks Arcadia among the top 25 master’s universities in the north, and ranks Arcadia’s physical therapy program 14th in the nation.

      Campus Life: With more than 90 clubs and organizations, and a variety of community service and civic engagement programs, there are many opportunities for Arcadia students to get involved. Arcadia student-athletes compete in NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports in basketball, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming tennis, and volleyball for women, and baseball, basketball, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, and tennis for men. Cheerleading and equestrian are among the club sports, and a number of other students participate in intramurals.

      The Commons, a 62,000-square-foot student center that opened in January 2012, features a game room, fireplace lounge, dining facility, flexible meeting rooms, an art exhibit space and more. The Kuch Athletic and Recreation Center features an NCAA regulation pool, several training and workout rooms, an aerobics room, and much more. The University’s signature building on the safe, beautiful rolling campus is the historic Grey Towers Castle, built in 1891 by architect Horace Trumbauer.

      Global Opportunities: Arcadia’s commitment to providing a distinctively global education includes offering students—and strongly encouraging them to take advantage of—opportunities for international experiences. Students choose from more than 140 programs in 23 countries on six continents. Eligible first-year and transfer students are encouraged to participate in Preview, an eye-opening educational experience that features a week-long travel component abroad in more than 15 countries (recent locations include England, Ireland, France, Costa Rica, China, Spain, and Jerusalem). First-year students looking for more than just a week-long global experience can apply for a First-Year Study Abroad Experience, studying for a semester at a university in London, England or Stirling, Scotland.

      U.S. News & World Report ranks Arcadia University among the top tier of regional universities in the North and as one of the top study-abroad programs, and the Open Doors Report on International Education 2012 ranked Arcadia first for the percentage of undergraduate students having a study-abroad experience.

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      First-Year Study Abroad Experience (FYSAE) students in London, England

      Location: Located in Glenside, Pennsylvania, 12 miles from Center City Philadelphia, Arcadia is conveniently situated close to public transportation, allowing students easy and quick access to one of the most cultural and historic cities in the United States. Arcadia is also 90 minutes from the Jersey shore and Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, and a few hours from major metropolitan areas such as New York City and Washington, D.C.

      • Enrollment: 4,027

      • Selectivity: moderately difficult

      • Test scores: ACT—over 18, 98%; SAT—critical reading over 500, 79%; SAT—math over 500, 80%

      • Application deadline: 3/1 (freshmen), 6/15 (transfer)

      • Expenses: Tuition $36,150; Room & Board $12,560

      CONTACT INFORMATION

      Collene Pernicello, Director of Undergraduate Admissions

      telephone 215-572-2910 or toll-free 877-ARCADIA

      computer admiss@arcadia.edu

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