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Visiting a college/university campus is a critical factor when it comes to determining which ones can be the best fit.
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of touring two universities in the Pacific Northwest, Gonzaga University and Eastern Washington University.
Well-known for their Division 1 basketball prowess, Gonzaga University in Spokane is a private Catholic, Jesuit university with a population of just over 5,000 students. But beyond their March Madness reputation, the school’s academics are most impressive. From the Comprehensive Leadership Program that enables students of any major to minor in innovative Leadership Studies, to their schools of Engineering and Applied Science, Nursing, Education, Business and more. They have a well-established Performing Arts Center and even students who are not majoring in performing arts can qualify for arts scholarship. Student musicians can join the renowned Bulldog pep band, which performs from the stands and travels to all Bulldog’s away games as well as the WCC Conference and NCAA Tournament. Gonzaga is also recognized as a college with one of the highest rates of students participating in Intramural Sports. Did we mention the Golf team? Debate team? Study abroad programs? They’re all here. Freshman and Sophomores are required to live on campus, which enables them to immerse themselves in student life. Plus, getting around the area is a cinch as the university participates in Spokane Transit Universal Transit Access Pass (UTAP) Program, which means students can use their ZAGCARD to ride the bus for free.
Sidenote: While in Italy earlier this year, I came across the study abroad campus of Gonzaga, which is just a few blocks from the Duomo and the historic center of Florence, for those who may be considering study abroad programs.
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Eastern Washington University is a public university in Cheney, which is just a ½ hour’s drive from Spokane. Boasting more than 10,000 students, this Division 1 school has been named one of the nation’s Colleges of Distinction specifically for Business, Engineering, Nursing and Education. EWU has a beautiful and impressive 300-acre campus and their top majors include Biology, Business, Psychology, Dental Hygiene and Engineering. EWU has good metrics and success rate, with 7 out of 10 students gaining internship experience before they graduate. Unusual for a public university but great in my opinion, is that (like Gonzaga) Freshman and Sophomores are required to live on campus. Buses provide a free and easy transportation option for getting to and from downtown.
What else makes EWU stand out? A beautiful and easily navigated campus, extensive study abroad opportunities, lots of Intramural and Club Sports, a great dining hall and of course, the cost. EWU’s in-state tuition and fees are the lowest of any public university in Washington. Additionally, they are part of the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) which helps out-of-state students in the region lower the cost of tuition and and is very competitive with many public East Coast options as well.
PCCI has visited 58 campuses to date in 14 states so far, in addition to researching hundreds more throughout the U.S., to bring you as much in-depth insight as possible.
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Allow us to help you find the right fit.
To arrange a complimentary consultation, simply email me or call 508-622-5250.
Best regards,
Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore, Esq.
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Be sure to check out important college interview tips and more in our College Admissions 101 book for high school students and their families.
Visit the home page of our website to download your complimentary copy!
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Sophomore, Juniors and Seniors:
The start of fall is a great time to get out there and tour campuses. Visit as many other schools in the same area as possible instead of making multiple trips back and forth to the same area. Make the most of your time by visiting two schools per day or multiple schools in one trip. Bear in mind:
- Don't eliminate schools solely based on tuition or "sticker shock".
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Don't think that you can only afford public schools or that you can't leave your home state because going away will be more expensive than your in-state cost.
Parents/Guardians:
Be honest with your soon to be young adult about what you can afford exclusive of aid. Start talking with your kids about the importance of being a good student as early as Freshman year because those grades stack on each other and have a direct correlation to more opportunities and dollars for your student later. Students can't just rely on getting good grades in Junior or Senior year.
Special note for Student Athletes:
Don't freak yourself out about playing varsity level in college. In reality, there's a huge difference in the athletics at the different schools even if they are in the same division. Student athletes can still play at a competitive level in Division 2 and 3 or even on some competitive club teams. It's a great opportunity to play a sport you love and not become overwhelmed. For students who played in high school but don't want to continue to play at a competitive level in college, know that the colleges you decide to apply to are not going to care about how well you did in your sport that you are no longer going to pursue. Bottom line, don’t discard your sport too soon because it can help you stand out as an applicant or prospect. You can always change your mind about playing once you get there. You may find out it’s not as hard as you thought to be a student-athlete or you may find completely new passions to pursue! Either way it’s all good.
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Don't miss our College Admissions 101 Seminar at YMCA of Metro North Demakes Family Campus in Lynn on
September 28, 2023, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
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"Highly recommend PCCI! We hired PCCI during my daughter’s sophomore year of HS. To me the college process seemed very overwhelming, and I didn’t know where to start. Over the past 3 years, Nod has worked with our daughter to narrow down her choices, schedule tours, reach out to admissions and coaches, schedule interviews, review essays and applications and then guided her on when to apply. I didn’t realize how important the timing of all of these steps were. I cannot say enough great things on how amazing Nod and PCCI’s services have been to our family. My daughter was accepted to all the schools she applied and she was recruited and signed at her top choice. Thank you Nod for all you have done to help Samantha with this process."
~ Tara. C.
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Honoria DaSilva-Kilgore, Esq.
Address: 2 Richard Street,
Raynham, MA 02767
Phone: 508-622-5250
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