College Interests

For this week's assignment, I took a survey on collegeboard.com about the type of college I want to attend. It asked questions such as whether I would prefer a 4-year or 2-year school, or a private or public school. Next, I had to find 3 colleges that I would apply to from the list and look at their degree program. Then I had to make my own criteria for the type of college I wish to attend. Finally I had to find scholarships that I could apply to. The purpose of this assignment is to continue the college search process.

List of Colleges and Doctoral Degree Programs

• Georgia Institute of Technology (Atlanta, GA): www.gatech.edu 
• Washington University in St. Louis (Saint Louis, MO): www.wustl.edu
• Northwestern University (Evanston, IL): www.northwestern.edu

My Criteria for a Quality Program

• Doctoral Program offered
• Emphasis on Mathematics and Sciences
• Small classes where student and teachers get to know each other
• Offers students many different opportunities to follow what they are passionate about
• Many scholarships offered
• Low acceptance rate
• Accepts AP scores
• Beautiful, safe, and well-kept campus

Universities that Follow My Criteria

• The 3 colleges that I listed above
• Most Top Schools in the Nation

Additional Entrance Requirements for Mathematics

• Previous study in mathematics
• Taken high-level mathematics courses (such as Calculus)
• Supervised student teaching experience
• Licensure in the state that you planning on teaching in

My Criteria for a Quality Ranking and Educational Program

• Medium to large size
• Should be in location that is not too rural or too city
• Should offer athletic opportunities and other extracurricular activities to students
• Student body should represent different cultures from around the world
• Most funding should go to research projects

Ranking for Program

• Georgia Institute of Technology: 7th Overall in Academic Excellence Among Public                                                                        Universities
• Washington University in St. Louis: 14th Overall Best University in the Nation, Top 10% in                                                                  Best Universities in the World
• Northwestern University: 12th Overall Best University in the Nation, 12th in Research                                                        Universities

Associations Related to Field of Study

• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
• American Mathematical Society
• Mathematical Association of America

Potential Scholarships

• Coca-Cola Scholars Program
• Tommy Aaron/ Charlie Aaron Foundation Scholarship
• Gail Ingram Scholarship
• Northeast Georgia School Superintendent's Scholarship