College of the Week--Gettysburg College

With great appreciation for the enthusiastic and informative presentation of Darryl Jones (Senior Associate Director of Admissions at Gettysburg College) in our recent College Counseling Summer Workshop,  we are highlighting Gettysburg College for this year's first "College of the Week" post.

Link: Gettysburg College

Gettysburg College has earned its strong academic reputation. Since its founding in 1832, the College has upheld a rigorous commitment to the liberal arts in all their breadth and depth. On a beautiful campus in a world-famous town, 2,600 students discover their intellectual passion through more than 64 academic programs. There are no bystanders here. Students prepare for leadership through experiential learning opportunities, an extensive career network, and countless co-curricular, service, and off-campus study activities.

Accessible professors: 10 to 1 student-faculty ratio; average class size of 18.
Academic clout: Students come from more than 40 states and 35 countries. Recent grads earned Rhodes, Fulbright, and many other prestigious fellowships.
Career connections: A four-year career prep program and international alumni network lead to internships, externships, and careers. One year out, 95 percent of graduates are on a career track or in graduate school.
Small campus feel, big campus resources: music conservatory, professional performing arts center, state-of-the-art science center, Eisenhower public policy institute, Garthwait Leadership Center, and brand-new Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Fitness.
Historic setting near urban centers: an hour to Baltimore, 90 minutes to Washington, D.C., two hours to Philadelphia.

(**Don't forget--when it comes time to review your essays don't rely on Spellcheck. PROOFREAD!! Keep your essay off the Admissions Office Wall of Shame!  Great advice by Mr. Jones from an admiral's perspective!)