Tufts – Admission
Workshop
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10/12
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2:00 pm
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Hilton
Universal City – See Naviance
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Emory University –
Info Session
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10/12
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1:00 pm
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Skirball
Center – See Naviance
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University of Puget
Sound
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10/12
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2:00 pm
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Hilton
Pasadena – See Naviance
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Chapman University
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10/14
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Support
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A1
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Embry – Riddle
Aeronautical University
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10/14
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Support
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CCC
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UCSD
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10/14
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Lunch
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A1
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Michigan State
University
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10/14
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Lunch
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CCC
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Tulane University
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10/15
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Support
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CCC
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University of Mississippi
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10/15
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Support
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CCC
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Rider University
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10/15
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Lunch
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CCC
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University of
Wisconsin
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10/15
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Lunch
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A1
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University of
Colorado – Boulder
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10/16
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Support
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A1
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Columbia University
Dual BA Program
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10/16
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Support
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CCC
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University of Miami
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10/16
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Lunch
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CCC
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University of
Vermont
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10/17
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Support
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CCC
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Boston University
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10/17
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Support
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A1
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George Mason
University
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10/17
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Lunch
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CCC
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Tufts University
Tufts University, a highly selective university just a stone’s throw away from Harvard and MIT, is located in Medford, MA and has an undergraduate enrollment of 5,148. Globalism, active citizenship and environmentalism are multidisciplinary themes that link over 60 academic programs in the School of Arts & Sciences and the School of Engineering, the University's two undergraduate programs. With a 9:1 student-faculty ratio and an average class size of 20, the undergraduate curriculum at Tufts is writing and discussion-intensive. Tufts is well-known for its strong International Relations program both at the graduate and undergraduate level. Tufts competes in NCAA Div. III.
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| Tufts University |
Emory University
A “most selective” (US News) university, Emory has a suburban campus located near downtown Atlanta with an undergraduate enrollment of 7,500. Emory is known for its great pre-professional programs including its Bachelor of Business Administration in the Goizueta Business School, and strong programs in biology, psychology, and nursing. Candidates looking for a slightly less selective entry into Emory should check out Emory’s smaller campus at Oxford College, a two-year liberal arts college that feeds into Emory’s main program. Emory competes in NCAA Div. III and has a thriving Greek community.
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| Emory University |
University of Puget Sound
Known for its Asian Studies Program and strong core curriculum, University of Puget Sound is a small liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, which is developing a national reputation for its strong academics. A member of Colleges That Change Lives, UPS has 2,500 undergrads. Popular majors include Asian Studies, International Political Economy, Business, Psychology, and Music (both a B.A. and B.M. are offered).
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| University of Puget Sound |
Chapman University
Located in Orange County, Chapman University has an undergraduate enrollment of 5,300 students and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Popular majors include Business, Film/Video, Speech Communications, Psychology, and Public Relations. With 20 varsity sports, Chapman competes in the NCAA Division III.
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| Chapman University |
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Widely considered the top aerospace and aviation university in the world Embry-Riddle has two degree granting campuses, one in Daytona, FL and one in Prescott, AZ. Students can choose from over 40 degree programs within the field of aeronautics and everything pertaining to it. Over 80% of the students are male. The Daytona campus enrolls 4,679 undergrads and the Prescott campus enrolls 1,813 students. The Eagles compete in the NAIA.
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| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University |
UC San Diego
Comprised of six undergraduate colleges, each with a different focus and core curriculum, prospective students must indicate their undergraduate college of choice which takes some research. Each college has its own residence halls and its own traditions which makes UCSD a unique setting for the undergrads, combining a small liberal arts experience within a large research university. UCSD enrolls 22,000 undergrads and has strong programs in biology, engineering, oceanography, among others. The Tritans compete in NCAA Div. II.
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| UC San Diego |
Michigan State University
With 34,000 undergrads, Michigan State is a large public university with strong pre-professional programs as well as strong programs in communications, social sciences, and video game design. Located in East Lansing, the university was founded in 1862 and many of the buildings are historical landmarks. MSU competes in the Big Ten.
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| Michigan State University |
Tulane University
Located on 110 acres in uptown New Orleans lies Tulane University with an undergraduate population of 8,400 students. Tulane has strong programs in the natural sciences, environmental sciences, Latin American Studies, and “Political Economy” where students study an interdisciplinary mix of economics, political science, and philosophy. According to the Common Data Set for 2013-2014, over 36% of full-time undergraduate students received an average non-need-based (merit) award of over $21,000. Greek life engages 26% of male undergrads and 40% of female undergrads. Mardi Gras is such a huge event that classes are cancelled for two days. The Green Waves compete in NCAA Div. 1.
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| Tulane University |
University of Mississippi
Located in Oxford, Mississippi on 640 acres, “Ole Miss” enrolls over 14,000 undergrads. Popular majors include international studies, public policy, creative writing, biology, and modern languages. The Greeks rule the social scene and football is king. The Rebels compete in NCAA Div. I Southeastern Conference.
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| University of Mississippi |
Rider University
With 4,400 undergrads, Rider University straddles two campuses: a 280 acre campus in Lawrenceville, New Jersey which houses four of its colleges, and the Westminster Choir College, a leading school of music located in Princeton, New Jersey. Popular majors include accounting, psychology, education, and business. Rider also houses the Westminster College of the Arts which offers programs in theater, dance, musical theater, music studies, and fine arts. Rider competes in NCAA Div. I.
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| Rider University |
University of Wisconsin
Located in Madison, Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin enrolls 28,000 undergrads 1/3 of whom come from out-of-state. Fiske calls University of Wisconsin a “Best Buy”. Top majors include education, communications, agriculture, biology, and social studies. Engineering and business require higher GPAs due to overcrowding. The university has a reputation for excellence in many areas and provides more Peace Corps volunteers than any other school in the nation. The Badgers compete in NCAA Div. I.
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| University of Wisconsin |
University of Colorado - 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.
Columbia University's Dual BA Program:
From Columbia University’s website:
“The Dual BA Program builds upon a decade-long partnership between Sciences Po and Columbia University through the Alliance Program, a joint venture between Columbia, Sciences Po, the École Polytechnique, and the Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne that aims to develop new initiatives in the fields of education cooperation, research collaboration, and policy outreach. Students who complete the program will earn two bachelor's degrees.”
University of Miami
With strong programs in marine science, business, and communications, and home to the renowned Frost School of Music, applicants to University of Miami abound. Of course, that could also be because of the warm weather and beautiful beaches. Miami enrolls just under 10,000 undergrads and 10% of entering freshmen are invited to the General Honors Program. Miami offers a residential college system that is modeled after Oxford and Cambridge. The Hurricanes compete in NCAA Div. I.
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| University of Miami |
University of Vermont
Located on the shores of Lake Champlain with views of the Green Mountains, UVM’s 10,000 undergrads call the quintessential college town of Burlington, Vermont, home. Founded in 1791 and one of the oldest colleges in the nation, UVM attracts students from all over the country and around the world. Only 36% of the students at this state university are Vermonters. Popular majors include business, biology, animal sciences, and environmental studies. The Catamounts love their hockey and ski teams (there is no football) and compete in NCAA Div. I, often winning national titles.
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| University of Vermont |
Boston University
With an undergraduate enrollment of over 16,000, Boston University is one of the largest private universities in the world. BU’s 10 undergraduate schools and colleges offer over 250 majors. It has an urban campus and its strongest programs include business, social sciences, natural sciences, journalism, communications, music, and engineering. The Terriers compete in NCAA Div. 1.
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| Boston University |
George Mason University
Located in Fairfax, Virginia, George Mason University gives students another option for studying in the D.C. area. It is a public university with over 20,000 undergrads. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top five “up-and-coming” institutions, GMU has strong programs in Economics, Engineering, and Public Policy as well as 74 other degree programs. The Patriots play in NCAA Div. I.
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| George Mason University |
Questions?
Please contact Elise Aries in the College and Career Center 818-889-1262 ext. 375 or email: ahsccc@lvusd.org
