Amanda Simpson, Admissions Counselor at TCNJ: Welcoming Place, High Quality Programs, and Undergraduate Research.
Episode description
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a liberal arts institution established in 1855 as a Public University in New Jersey.
Amanda Simpson gives us an overview of TCNJ, their Flagship Programs, Undergraduate Research, How COVID has changed what they look for in their students, Financial Aid and advice for High School Students.
In particular, we discuss the following with her:
- About TCNJ
- Flagship Programs & UG Research
- What they look for in their Students
- Financial Aid
- Advice to Applicants
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Introducing Amanda Simpson, TCNJ [0:37]
- Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [1:43]
- Amanda’s Professional Journey [4:08]
- Why Admissions? [5:45]
- About TCNJ [8:16]
- TCNJ Experience and Stats [11:31]
- Research Driven Flagship Programs [15:22]
- Student Participation in Experiential Learning [19:31]
- Typical TCNJ Students [20:49]
- Students Geo Distribution [24:08]
- COVID-19 Impact [25:23]
- How are College Applications Different Now? [29:19]
- Financial Help to Students [33:00]
- Advice to High Schoolers [35:59]
- Close: “Enjoy the Process” [38:27]
Our Guest: Amanda Simpson is an Admissions Counselor at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). Amanda focuses on International & Transfer Recruitment.
Memorable Quote: “...a significant percentage of TCNJ students engage in some form of experiential learning slash practical experiences. And in that umbrella research is a part of that.” Amanda Simpson.
Episode Transcript: Please visit this episode’s transcript.
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