MY COLLLEGE PLAN Brendan Thiele My College of Choice Brendan Thiele
College of Choice Why Washington and Jefferson? W & J is known for it’s academic rigor and prestigious reputation Offers a unique intersession period in January An open learning environment Professors want the students to learn and are willing to meet with students anytime Personal connection with Professors lead to internships Impeccable record at placing students into medical school, law school and graduate school Opportunities with Alumni relations Studies abroad Grants for research projects
College Characteristics Student Body Profile Total undergraduate enrollment 1,350 Foreign Countries represented 29 DEMOGRAPHICS 2.15% Asian 4.61% African-American 3.61% Hispanic 81.03 % Caucasian 2.38% Unknown 2.6 9% International 48% female 52% male 22% out of state 99% Full time 1% Part time
Application Requirements Academic GPA Application Essay Recommendation(s) Non-Academic Interview Character/Personal Qualities Application Deadline March 1st
Majors Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business, Management, Marketing and related Communication, Journalism and related Computer and Information Sciences Education English Language and Literature/Letters Foreign Languages, Literatures and Linguistics History Mathematics and Statistics Multi/interdisciplinary studies Natural resources and conservation Philosophy and Religious studies Physical sciences Psychology Social Sciences Visual and Performing Arts
Cost $580 $800 EXPENSES PER ACADEMIC YEAR Required Fees $44,320 Required Fees $580 Average cost for Books and Supplies $800 Board for Commuters $1,910 Transportation for Commuters $200 On Campus Room and Board $11,854 Financial Aid through various loans and sources Scholarships are also available
Residency Undergrads living on campus 91% First year students living on campus 99% Housing Options: Apartments Dorms (Female, Male and Coed) Sorority and Fraternity Themed Housing Wellness Housing
Student Life/Activities Registered Student Organizations 71 Number of Honor Societies 23 Number of Social Sororities 4 Number of Religious Organizations 4 34% join a fraternity 39% join a sorority SPORTS Division III 14 Sports for both men and women 39% participate in intercollegiate sports 33% participate in intramural sports Most Popular Places On Campus The Hub (Student Center) Swanson Wellness Center Technology Center Rossin Campus Center/George & Tom's The Ski Lodge/Barista Most Popular Places Off Campus Southside Works (biking trail, shopping, movie theatre, restaurants) Carnegie Museums Pittsburgh's historic market district The Cultural District (theatres/live performances) Tanger Outlets (shopping) Professional Sports (Steelers/Pirates/Penguins
STUDENT PERSPECTIVE The typical student at W&J is focused on his or her course work; he or she is "also involved outside of the classroom in clubs, athletics, Greek Life, or one of a variety of other things the school has to offer." The students here "have a common goal to be successful in life," and with this goal in mind, everyone works together to form a tight-knit community and "gets along well."
W&J is an exciting opportunity and sets the bar for setting one up for success for achieving the goal of becoming a Medical Doctor for a career because of their strong pre-health program, remarkable value for the cost of education, and tremendous alumni base.