Thursday, October 18, 2012

College Visits the Week of 10/22/12



University of Colorado, Boulder
UC-Boulder
Located in the small city of Boulder nestled in the scenic Rocky Mountains, the University of Colorado enrolls 24,000 undergraduates.  Consistently among the top universities to receive NASA funding, aerospace engineering is a strong program along with the sciences, psychology, and music. Varsity teams now compete in the Pac-12 and CU-Boulder’s club sports program is ranked among the nation’s top three for the athletic and academic performance of its teams.


US Army
The US Army is a key component of the U.S. Armed Forces, providing land forces wherever and whenever they are required. Working in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Defense, the Army trains and equips soldiers and creates leaders to rapidly respond when they are called upon to serve the United States of America.  There are many different ways for men and women to have distinguished careers within the US Army, including The National Guard, Army Reserve and civilian service.
  
California Institute of the Arts
Considered a training ground, a professional center, and a laboratory of the arts all rolled into one, CalArts enrolls 917 students at its Valencia campus in one of six schools: critical studies, dance, art, film/video, music, and theater.  For undergraduates, Cal Arts offers a BFA which requires students to take 48 units of Critical Studies in addition to their program requirements.  Standardized tests are not required but auditions/portfolios are a big factor for admissions as are application essays and students’ high school transcripts.

Penn State
Penn State
Also known as “Happy Valley”, Penn State is located in the small city of University Park, PA and enrolls 38,000 undergraduates.  It is one of the nation’s top tier public universities with 260 undergraduate programs and strongest programs in the sciences and engineering.  Its meteorology program is quite notable.  One out of four US meteorologists is an alumnus.


Allegheny College
Ninety miles north of Pittsburgh lies Allegheny College, a small liberal arts school offering a strong, traditional college life.  Founded in 1815, Allegheny is steeped in tradition and has a vibrant Greek community.  Popular majors include international studies, economics, the sciences, and psychology.  Allegheny competes in Div. III North Coast Athletic Conference.

University of Tulsa
University of Tulsa
Located just two miles east of downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, the University of Tulsa is a small, private, liberal arts school with a total enrollment of 4,192 students.  The school is known for its engineering programs, including petroleum and geosciences, as well as computer science, anthropology, history and art.  Sports are a big deal on campus and the University of Tulsa competes in Division I athletics in the Conference USA.


Interdisciplinary Center - Herzliya
Interested in going to school in Israel? At IDC-Herzliya, students can get a BA in business, government, psychology, or communications in only 3 years through programs taught entirely in English.  Founded in 1994, IDC-Herzliya is the first private college in Israel.  A world-renowned faculty at its Raphael Recanati International School teaches students from 82 countries.  Additionally, IDC has exchange programs with 40 universities throughout the world.

Musician’s Institute
Located in Hollywood, Musician’s Institute offers a Bachelor of Music as well as Associate of Arts degrees in Contemporary Music Performance. Additionally, MI offers associate and certificate programs in audio engineering, music business, and guitar craft among others.

Questions?  
Please contact Elise Aries in the College and Career Center 818-889-1262 ext. 375 or email: ahsccc@lvusd.org


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