1. MY COLLLEGE PLAN
Brendan Thiele
My College of Choice
Brendan Thiele

2. College of Choice Why Washington and Jefferson?
W & J is known for it’s academic rigor and prestigious reputation
Offers a unique intersession period in January
An open learning environment
Professors want the students to learn and are willing to meet with students anytime
Personal connection with Professors lead to internships
Impeccable record at placing students into medical school, law school and graduate school
Opportunities with Alumni relations
Studies abroad
Grants for research projects

3. College Characteristics
Student Body Profile
Total undergraduate enrollment 1,350
Foreign Countries represented 29
DEMOGRAPHICS
2.15% Asian
4.61% African-American
3.61% Hispanic
81.03 % Caucasian
2.38% Unknown
2.6 9% International
48% female
52% male
22% out of state
99% Full time
1% Part time

4. Application Requirements
Academic GPA
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Non-Academic
Interview
Character/Personal Qualities
Application Deadline March 1st

5. Majors Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing and related
Communication, Journalism and related
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
English Language and Literature/Letters
Foreign Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
History
Mathematics and Statistics
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
Natural resources and conservation
Philosophy and Religious studies
Physical sciences
Psychology
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts

6. Cost $580 $800 EXPENSES PER ACADEMIC YEAR Required Fees
$44,320
Required Fees
$580
Average cost for Books and Supplies
$800
Board for Commuters $1,910
Transportation for Commuters $200
On Campus Room and Board $11,854
Financial Aid through various loans and sources
Scholarships are also available

7. Residency Undergrads living on campus 91% First year students living on campus 99% Housing Options: Apartments Dorms (Female, Male and Coed) Sorority and Fraternity Themed Housing Wellness Housing

8. Student Life/Activities Registered Student Organizations 71 Number of Honor Societies 23 Number of Social Sororities 4 Number of Religious Organizations 4 34% join a fraternity 39% join a sorority SPORTS Division III 14 Sports for both men and women 39% participate in intercollegiate sports 33% participate in intramural sports Most Popular Places On Campus The Hub (Student Center) Swanson Wellness Center Technology Center Rossin Campus Center/George & Tom's The Ski Lodge/Barista Most Popular Places Off Campus Southside Works (biking trail, shopping, movie theatre, restaurants) Carnegie Museums Pittsburgh's historic market district The Cultural District (theatres/live performances) Tanger Outlets (shopping) Professional Sports (Steelers/Pirates/Penguins

9. STUDENT PERSPECTIVE The typical student at W&J is focused on his or her course work; he or she is "also involved outside of the classroom in clubs, athletics, Greek Life, or one of a variety of other things the school has to offer." The students here "have a common goal to be successful in life," and with this goal in mind, everyone works together to form a tight-knit community and "gets along well."

10. W&J is an exciting opportunity and sets the bar for setting one up for success for achieving the goal of becoming a Medical Doctor for a career because of their strong pre-health program, remarkable value for the cost of education, and tremendous alumni base.