Thursday, January 31, 2013

RUSSELL SAGE COLLEGE

Russell Sage College is a comprehensive college for women nestled within the historic district of Troy, NY. RSC offers liberal arts and professional degree programs in an environment aimed at empowering students to become women of influence in their careers and their communities.

Russell Sage College is listed in the first tier of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges in U.S. News and World Report's 2011 "Best Colleges" issue.

Russell Sage College's general education program, WORLD – an acronym for Women Owning Responsibility for Learning and Doing – makes Russell Sage one of the only schools in the country to feature a curriculum grounded in women's experience and women's ways of knowing.

Website

Location: Troy, NY
School Type: Private, Women only
Enrollment: 1,659
Application Deadlines: Early Action - Dec 1
                                   Rolling Admissions
                                 


This university does accept the Common Application.
SAT or ACT’s are required.


Out-of-state tuition (full year): $27,000
Room & Board: $10,675

Thursday, January 24, 2013

EMORY UNIVERSITY

The Emory College of Arts and Sciences admitted 26 percent of the record-high 17,502 applicants for its Class of 2016. One in four college students participates in an honors program during their time at Emory (2012 Emory College Senior Survey). An Emory bachelor's degree ensures a well-rounded education through a defined set of courses known as General Education Requirements.
Undergraduate classes have an average size of 19 students. The undergraduate student/faculty ratio is 7-to-1.

Emory's peaceful campus is part of the energetic Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to more than five million people and a diversity of cultural, social, entertainment, shopping and recreational options.
We enjoy four distinct seasons with temperate weather most of the school year. Emory's one of the southernmost schools among the nation's top-ranked universities. Drive a couple of hours to the Smoky and Blue Ridge mountains, or take a half-day's road trip to Florida, Georgia and South Carolina beaches.
The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport provides ready global access. Dozens of countries maintain consular, trade or chamber of commerce offices in Atlanta.


Website

Location: Atlanta, Georgia (large city)
School Type: Private
Enrollment: 7,231
Religious Affiliation: United Methodist
Application Deadlines: Early Decision - Nov 1
                                   Early Decision II - Jan 1
                                   Regular Decision - Jan 15
                                 
Number of MHS students that applied:
2013: 2 Pending
2012: 1 Applied 0 Admitted

This university does accept the Common Application.
SAT or ACT’s are required.


Out-of-state tuition (full year): $40,600
Room & Board: $11,628

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

BARD COLLEGE

Founded in 1860, Bard is an independent, nonsectarian, residential, coeducational, four-year college of the liberal arts and sciences.
Bard offers B.A. degrees in nearly 50 academic programs in four divisions, and a five-year B.S./B.A. degree in economics and finance.
The Student to Faculty ratio is 10:1

Website

Location: Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
School Type: Private
Enrollment:1,968
Application Deadlines: Early Action - Nov 1
                                   Regular Decision - Jan 1
                                 

Number of MHS students that applied:
2011: 1 Applied 1 Admitted
2012: 3 Applied 3 Admitted

This university does accept the Common Application.
SAT or ACT’s are optional.


Out-of-state tuition (full year): $42,476
Room & Board: $12,286