Mystery CollegesExploring hidden gems

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Directions1. Today we’ll be sharing information about six mystery colleges you may want to

add to your List of Colleges I’m Interested In in Naviance.

2. You will need to take notes on a piece of paper or electronic document.

3. Feel free to jump in with any questions.

4. At the end we’ll reveal the name of each mystery college.

Mystery College #1

Mystery College #1

Mystery College #1 Cont. Strongest academic programs: Earthquake sciences & engineering, the humanities,

neuroscience, biotechnology, environmental science, bioscience.

City is a growing tech hub. Lots of year-round outdoor activities, including sporting

events, food fests, performing arts, concerts and more. The Midtown District is filled

with local shops, eateries and more.

Strong Honors Program that offers smaller classes, cooperative instruction, and

opportunities for independent research.

D1 Athletics with strong Men’s Basketball.

Part of Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) so very affordable.

Mystery #2

Mystery #2

Mystery #2Innovative, alternative living/learning option and strong pre-professional emphasis, this

school is one of higher education's better-kept secrets, and a place where students

receive all the personal attention and intellectual stimulation they could want.

Johnston Center for Integrative Studies, an experimental living/learning community

where students create their own course of study and are judged by professor and

self-evaluations rather than grades. Offers unusual academic freedom: there are no

departments, majors, or distribution requirements. Instead, students design contracts

with professors for their entire plan of study. At the beginning of each course, students

make up the syllabus by consensus and then set their own research and writing goals.

The schools of education and music provide strong career training, as does the excellent program in communication sciences and disorders. Premed/prehealth and prelaw students receive advising on requirements for graduate school, and a 3-2 engineering program with Columbia University is available. The environmental studies program emphasizes problem solving and coursework in natural science, humanities, and social science. Redlands has also emerged as a national leader in science curriculum reform. Business administration is the most popular major, followed by psychology, communication sciences and disorders, and biology.

Mystery #2The schools of education and music provide strong career training, as does the

excellent program in communication sciences and disorders.

Premed/pre-health and prelaw students receive advising on requirements for graduate

school, and a 3-2 engineering program with Columbia University is available.

The environmental studies program emphasizes problem solving and coursework in

natural science, humanities, and social science.

School has also emerged as a national leader in science curriculum reform. Business

administration is the most popular major, followed by psychology, communication

sciences and disorders, and biology.

Mystery College #3

Mystery College #3

Mystery College #3International Baccalaureate Degree

Students completing the IB Diploma with a score of 30 or higher receive several

benefits. Eight semester transfer credits for each HL exams passed with a score of 5 or

higher and four credits for SL exams passed with 5 or higher.

Academic/Career Advising

All undergraduate students are assigned a career advisor based on career interest.

Students are referred for individual career advising when they have difficulty choosing

a major and/or ready to explore careers. To this end, career advisors help students

develop a Career e Portfolio.

Mystery College #3For entering freshman pursuing a 4-year bachelor degree we guarantee that we will

provide all the courses you will need to graduate within four years. If you will not

graduate on time because we failed to offer a required course, we will authorize a

substitute, waive the requirement, or cover the tuition costs for you to take the

required course(s) the next semester that it is offered.

First-Year Seminar is a course that introduces incoming students to college academic

life and the skills needed for success in that life.

We keep FYS classes small, capped at 21, which allows our faculty to design a unique

experience with new students in mind. FYS courses are topically diverse, ranging from

discussions on animal rights to prison reform, but they all work to develop a

foundation of learning that will prepare you for your four years at

Mystery College #4

Mystery College #4

Mystery College #4Small (~1300) liberal arts

Petrel promise: graduation 4 years, get a job or grad school admission within 6 months

or can come back for 5th year for free

Motto: Make a life, make a living, make a difference

Core GE program

Undergrad only (No Graduate school)

Students meet with personal academic advisor 3-4 times per semester

Can change major or create own

Mystery College #4Flagship 50 = WUE financial aid; aid for DACA as well

Scholarship weekend if apply before 12/1; will fly in student and an escort and will

cover costs (also for any admitted students)

New science building, new school of business; dual degree engineering program, strong

theater, urban leadership, museum studies, biopyschology, medical and scientific

illustration

D3 1/3 of students are athletes

3 year on campus residential housing

Mystery #5

Mystery #5

Mystery #5World’s only Bachelor of Innovation

Unique family of degrees within the fields of Computer Science and Security, Science

and Engineering, Game Design and Development, Early Childhood Education,

Business and the Arts and Humanities. Students in the Bachelor of Innovation

program master multi-disciplinary skills and graduate ready to create real change in

the world.

With miles of trails and hikes adjacent to campus, our students are never wanting for

activities outside of the classroom. Our top-notch facilities, including our holistic and

inclusive Gallogly Recreation and Wellness Center, also offer recreational and

lifestyle-boosting skills.

Mystery #5Luxurious residence halls, but also appealing dining options and a campus setting that

would make any outdoor enthusiast jealous. Our suite-style accommodations feature

private options, as well as apartment-style living with shared living spaces.

Part of the WUE program = affordable.

Mystery #6

Mystery #6

Mystery #6Located just a few miles from our country's seat of power, ____ University is a breeding

ground for the next generation of reporters, diplomats, lobbyists, and political leaders

who will shape domestic and international policy.

Strong programs in the arts, sciences, and business, and who recognize that Boston and

New York City are not the only good urban destinations for college students.

"___ University is a diverse, pulsing, and dynamic school driven by some of the best

faculty, staff, scholars, and students in the world," a senior says.

Thanks to phenomenal internships, a comfortable location, and a strong international

focus, ___ continues to attract students from around the world.

Mystery #6The new core curriculum, introduced for fall 2018, aims to develop students into

"effective citizens" and lifelong learners.

First-years begin by taking Complex Problems, a small-group seminar focused on

analyzing a special topic, and a yearlong __ Experience sequence that acclimates them

to university life.

In addition to coursework in writing, math or statistics, and diversity, students fulfill

Habits of Mind requirements that cover five areas, ranging from ethical reasoning to

creativity and aesthetics. Finally, all students complete a capstone course or project in

their major.

Mystery Colleges Revealed1. University of Nevada, Reno

2. University of Redlands, Southern California

3. Pacific University, Oregon

4. Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, Georgia

5. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs

6. American University, Washington D.C.