The College Corner highlights where college-bound seniors are heading next year, what drew them to their school of choice, and what they are excited about. If you are a senior and are interested in being featured, please complete this form!
Dylan Knutson
What school are you attending next year?
University of Kentucky
What is your major?
Political Science
What is the school’s mascot?
Wildcats
What made you interested in applying to this school?
I had started to look around for schools that had a good mix of South and North and I wanted a bigger school. When I visited the campus, I loved it: the city of Lexington was super nice. The campus was very new and nice too.
What are you most looking forward to about it?
I’m looking forward to meeting new people.
Describe your future university in 3 words:
Community, Fun, and Spirited.
Colin MacArthur
What school are you attending next year?
Milwaukee School of Engineering
What is your major?
Civil Engineering
What is the school’s mascot?
Raiders
What made you interested in applying to this school?
I like Milwaukee and they have a good engineering program. Also, it’s kind of far away but not too far away.
What are you most looking forward to about it?
I’m looking forward to the fun labs.
Describe your future university in 3 words:
Fun, Awesome, and Amazing.
James Elliott
What school are you attending next year?
United States Naval Academy
What is your major?
Cyber Operations and Data Science
What is the school’s mascot?
Goat
What made you interested in applying to this school?
The unique and challenging opportunity, the intense academics, the like-minded student body, and expanding my leadership capabilities interested me in applying.
What are you most looking forward to about it?
I am looking forward to the summers where I get to travel to different places around the world, shadowing specific units. Also, I hope to get my top secret security clearance.
Describe your future university in 3 words:
Challenge, Growth, and Opportunity.
Cate Meyer
What school are you attending next year?
Auburn University
What is your major?
Nursing
What is the school’s mascot?
Aubie the Tiger
What made you interested in applying to this school?
My mom’s side is a huge Auburn family, so I grew up going to football games. When I visited last spring I knew it was the place for me!
What are you most looking forward to about it?
I am looking forward to meeting new people, the warm weather, and the culture.
Describe your future university in 3 words:
Beautiful, Atmosphere, and Traditions.
Sufyan Hussain
What school are you attending next year?
New York University
What is your major?
Finance and Quantitative Economics
What is the school’s mascot?
Bobcats
What made you interested in applying to this school?
I wanted to apply because I’m deeply drawn to New York City, and NYU Stern offers unparalleled opportunities to set myself up for success after graduation. Stern’s access to elite finance clubs and its strong alumni network would allow me to build meaningful connections while I’m still a student. At the same time, being immersed in one of the most vibrant and dynamic cities in the country would push me to grow both professionally and personally.
What are you most looking forward to about it?
I am really excited to apply to different finance clubs and enjoy all the cuisines in New York City.
Describe your future university in 3 words:
Ambitious, Global, and Opportunity-rich.
