Colleges That Change Lives Tour Comes to Seattle

If you are interested in exploring some colleges that are lesser known, but are arguably just as worthy of consideration as those ‘name brand’ schools everyone wants to apply to, take a look at Loren Pope’s book Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) which explores colleges that share common characteristics such as a lifelong love of learning and providing a foundation for a successful life. When Mr. Pope put together the first edition of this book in 1996, he wanted to look beyond misconceptions and misinformation about colleges in this nation, and wanted to provide families with alternatives to make informed choices. I have personally visited 22 of the CTCL colleges, and find them to be incredible hidden gems, with a wealth of opportunities for students.

According to the CTCL website, the schools share the following characteristics:
• low student-to-faculty ratios that foster collaboration, engaged learning, and personal attention
• a commitment to undergraduate education focusing on the liberal arts and sciences
• a living and learning environment that is primarily residential and emphasizes the benefits of community, personal growth, participation, and involvement
• smaller student enrollments
• out-of-classroom learning opportunities including participation in internships, study abroad, service to others, and special interest activities
• holistic admission policies including several with “test-optional” routes to admission
• alumni networks that stand ready to help graduates with professional and career development opportunities

On August 1st, the Colleges That Change Lives group will visit Seattle to give students an opportunity to learn more about the 40+ colleges that are a part of CTCL such as Whitman College, College of Wooster, Allegheny College, Eckerd College, Rhodes College and St. Olaf College to name a few. It is a more intimate gathering, and it is important to arrive promptly at 7pm for the presentation, with the fair following.

Sheraton Seattle Hotel
Metropolitan Ballroom A & B
1400 Sixth Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Students should register online.

P.S.
Did you know that Steve Carrell, Jennifer Nettles, Michael C Hall and Jennifer Garner are all CTCL grads?

If you are interested in exploring some colleges that are lesser known, but are arguably just as worthy of consideration as those ‘name brand’ schools everyone wants to apply to, take a look at Loren Pope’s book Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) which explores colleges that share common characteristics such as a lifelong love of learning and providing a foundation for a successful life. When Mr. Pope put together the first edition of this book in 1996, he wanted to look beyond misconceptions and misinformation about colleges in this nation, and wanted to provide families with alternatives to make informed choices. I have personally visited 22 of the CTCL colleges, and find them to be incredible hidden gems, with a wealth of opportunities for students.

According to the CTCL website, the schools share the following characteristics:
• low student-to-faculty ratios that foster collaboration, engaged learning, and personal attention
• a commitment to undergraduate education focusing on the liberal arts and sciences
• a living and learning environment that is primarily residential and emphasizes the benefits of community, personal growth, participation, and involvement
• smaller student enrollments
• out-of-classroom learning opportunities including participation in internships, study abroad, service to others, and special interest activities
• holistic admission policies including several with “test-optional” routes to admission
• alumni networks that stand ready to help graduates with professional and career development opportunities

On August 1st, the Colleges That Change Lives group will visit Seattle to give students an opportunity to learn more about the 40+ colleges that are a part of CTCL such as Whitman College, College of Wooster, Allegheny College, Eckerd College, Rhodes College and St. Olaf College to name a few. It is a more intimate gathering, and it is important to arrive promptly at 7pm for the presentation, with the fair following.

Sheraton Seattle Hotel
Metropolitan Ballroom A & B
1400 Sixth Ave
Seattle, WA 98101

Students should register online.

P.S.
Did you know that Steve Carrell, Jennifer Nettles, Michael C Hall and Jennifer Garner are all CTCL grads?