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Washington University in St. Louis – Nationally Ranked Institution

May 22, 2010 By Head Coach Leave a Comment

Washington University is highly regarded nationally and internationally for the quality of our teaching, our research, and our service to society. No matter what your interests, you can find a top-notch program in our undergraduate curriculum.

Our medium-sized University has approximately 6,000 full-time undergraduates, but you’re also part of a smaller college or school where you’ll receive lots of individual attention.

Our residential areas have classrooms and other amenities to support your education. You can choose from nearly 240 student organizations, varsity and intramural sports—and much, much more.

Washington University has a beautiful campus surrounded by great neighborhoods. Our students discover that St. Louis is a great place to live and go to school.

This genuinely friendly place reflects our Midwestern location. Some say it is our combination of academic excellence and supportive atmosphere that sets us apart.

Academics at Washington University

Professor William Buhro, a leading researcher in nanoscience and materials chemistry, teaches undergraduate students.

Washington University has a personality, and you feel it everywhere.

It’s a friendly, welcoming feeling that you pick

Princeton University – World-Renowned Research University

May 18, 2010 By Head Coach Leave a Comment

Princeton University is a vibrant community of scholarship and learning that stands in the nation’s service and in the service of all nations. Chartered in 1746, Princeton is the fourth-oldest college in the United States. Princeton is an independent, coeducational, nondenominational institution that provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and engineering.

As a world-renowned research university, Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding. At the same time, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching.

Today, more than 1,100 faculty members instruct approximately 5,000 undergraduate students and 2,500 graduate students. The University’s generous financial aid program ensures that talented students from all economic backgrounds can afford a Princeton education.

Academics: Overview

Undergraduate students at Princeton benefit from the extraordinary resources of a world-class research institution dedicated to undergraduate teaching. Princeton faculty have an unparalleled reputation for balancing excellence in their fields with a dedication to their students, through both classroom instruction and independent study advising.

Undergraduates fulfill general education requirements, choose among a wide variety of elective courses, and pursue departmental concentrations and interdisciplinary certificate programs. Required independent work is a hallmark of undergraduate education at Princeton. Students graduate with either the Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) or the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.).

Georgia Tech One of the Nation’s Best Engineering Institutions

March 16, 2010 By Head Coach Leave a Comment

The Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the nation’s top research universities, distinguished by its commitment to improving the human condition through advanced science and technology.

Georgia Tech’s campus occupies 400 acres in the heart of the city of Atlanta, where 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students receive a focused, technologically based education.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)^*, the Institute offers many nationally recognized, top-ranked programs. Undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered in the Colleges of Architecture, Computing, Engineering, Management, Sciences, and the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. Georgia Tech is consistently ranked in U.S. News & World Report‘s top ten public universities in the United States.

Campus Life

The Georgia Tech campus is a dynamic and vibrant place, with a constant array of activities designed for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors. From athletics to concerts and theater to lectures and social gatherings, there are always great things happening at Tech.

Vassar College – Highly Selective Liberal Arts College

March 15, 2010 By Head Coach Leave a Comment

About Vassar College

Quick Vassar Facts: Founded in 1861, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Consistently ranked among the top liberal arts colleges in the country, Vassar is renowned for pioneering achievements in education, for its long history of curricular innovation, and for the beauty of its campus.

Location

In the scenic Hudson Valley, 75 miles north of New York City, in Poughkeepsie (area population, about 100,000). Vassar is in a residential area three miles from the city center.

View the interactive virtual tour or campus slideshow

Students

2,450 students; approximately 60% come from public high schools, 40% from private schools (both independent and religious). In recent freshman classes, students of color comprised 22-28% of matriculants. International students from 50 countries comprise 8% of the student body.

Union College – Offering Excellence in Academics & Athletics Since 1795

March 9, 2010 By Head Coach Leave a Comment

About Union College

Founded in 1795, the first college chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York, Union is an independent, liberal arts college.

Its name reflects the sense of community felt by members of various groups who were instrumental in its founding.

The things we value

At Union, you’ll find a vibrant community of learners and scholars, of people whose ambition, energy and desire to make things happen are contagious. In our academic buildings, Minerva Houses, labs, library, studios and recital rooms – pretty much anywhere you go on this historic campus – you will feel the intellectual and creative spark. Our tradition and history provide a rock-solid foundation for innovation and inspire us to do great things.

We are committed to the life of the mind.
We are small and personal.
We care about our communities, local and global.
We are guided by innovation, inspired by tradition.
We seek diverse perspectives.
We embrace the meaning of Union.

The Mission of the College

Union College, founded in 1795, is a scholarly community dedicated to shaping the future and to understanding the past. Faculty, staff, and administrators welcome diverse and talented students into our community, work closely with them to provide a broad and deep education, and guide them in finding and cultivating their passions. We do this with a wide range of disciplines and interdisciplinary programs in the liberal arts and engineering, as well as academic, athletic, cultural, and social activities, including opportunities to study abroad and to participate in undergraduate research and community service. We develop in our students the analytic and reflective abilities needed to become engaged, innovative, and ethical contributors to an increasingly diverse, global, and technologically complex society.

University of Michigan – Undergraduate Admissions Profile

March 3, 2010 By Head Coach Leave a Comment

Researching your choice for a college or university should include the process of student selection. Below is from the University of Michigan’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Know how you stack against other incoming freshman. One more great example of how important your success in the classroom is to acceptance into your school of choice.

2009 Freshman Class Profile

29,965 Applications
14,970 Admissions
6,079 Enrolled
High School GPA:
- 27% of students with a 4.0 GPA
- 51% of students with a 3.9 GPA or higher
- 66% of students with a 3.8 GPA or higher
- 85% of students with a 3.6 GPA or higher