School may have just resumed for Georgia seniors, but many are already considering where to go to college if not actively pursuing one. So, what is the best one to go to?
The Princeton Review publishes an annual list of “The Best 391 Colleges,” and the most recent one highlighted seven Georgia schools on the best overall list. Those mentioned are based on students’ survey responses. Here’s which ones were included and what was said about them:
Agnes Scott College
Decatur, GA
“Agnes Scott College is a liberal arts college dedicated to fostering a ‘supportive community of strong women working to create change in the world.’ The school’s unique SUMMIT curriculum offers an individualized course of study, immersion, and experiences under the guidance of a personal advisor. The program is designed ‘to engage [students] in the social challenges of our times while providing context for a variety of viewpoints.'”
Berry College
Mount Berry, GA
“There are over 75 areas of study at Berry, ranging from traditional subjects like physics, French, nursing, art, and psychology, to innovative programs like One Health….Students believe that Berry’s traditionally small classes and faculty-student ratio (roughly 12 to 1) enhances their learning and the overall quality of the college experience….Berry supports students from start to finish, with faculty and peer mentors directly helping first-year students identify and ultimately achieve their academic goals.”
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
“Emory University has the beauty of being a liberal arts institute merged inside of a research institution. The academic experience at Emory is described as both challenging and thought-provoking….With over 80 undergraduate majors available across nine colleges and schools, including a business school and a medical school, Emory offers a wide range of opportunities for academic exploration.”
Georgia Tech
Atlanta, GA
“Undergrads here are quick to sing the praises of the university’s ‘rigorous’ and ‘challenging’ engineering, science, and business programs. Students also love Georgia Tech’s focus on ‘innovation and hands-on learning,’ which leaves them well prepared to face the job market come graduation….Many courses have ‘a project built-in to force you to apply the material you’ve been studying.’ Inside the classroom, undergrads are greeted by professors who are ‘truly passionate about what they are teaching.’
FILE – Wayne Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta on March 20, 2014. Georgia Tech was featured on the Princeton Review’s list of ‘The Best 391 Colleges.’
Mercer University
Macon, GA
“Many students cite the quality of Mercer University’s education as a high point, applauding a curriculum that provides ‘a lot of versatile exposure to different subjects.’ This can be seen especially in study abroad options that are available to every major and which range from semester and year-long programs to shorter, faculty-led trips or service-learning experiences….As one student explains, ‘Research and liberal arts go hand in hand here.'”
Spelman College
Atlanta, GA
“Many prospective students are attracted to the school’s ‘powerful history,’ including the ‘long list of successful, educated, strong Black women who have attended Spelman College’ during the century since its founding….In the classroom, students are ‘encouraged to state our opinions,’ and professors ‘allow room for us to challenge and discuss what they present.’ You’ll definitely work hard in this ‘challenging academic environment.'”
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
“The University of Georgia is the flagship school in the state’s university system, offering 142 majors across 17 colleges and schools. Students can also earn a bachelor’s degree on an accelerated timeline through the Double Dawgs program. The well-regarded Honors Program is a big draw, incorporating experiential learning, travel, research opportunities, and a summer internship program in New York, Washington D.C., or Savannah.”
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: The Princeton Review’s Best 391 Colleges list highlights 7 GA schools
