Archive for the 'Mississippi Colleges' Category

College Admission Visit to Millsaps in Jackson, Mississippi

Friday, April 10th, 2009

I spend about 20% of my time touring around the country getting acquainted with colleges.  Millsaps College had been on my list for quite some time, in part because Loren Pope raves about it in “40 Colleges That Change Lives.”
So when a trip to New Orleans to participate in a board retreat for the Higher [...]

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Liberal Arts Colleges–The Educational Advantages

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

During my recent visit to Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, I asked the director of admission, Mathew Cox, his views on the advantages of a liberal arts education.
Here is his response.

Mark Montgomery
College Consultant

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Liberal Arts Colleges and Teacher-Student Interaction

Friday, February 27th, 2009

I love visiting colleges. I learn stuff on campuses. Every once in a while I’m surprised by a conversation I have with folks.
I was recently on the campus of Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi.  Just being on that campus was surprising enough:  it’s truly a hidden gem in an unlikely location.
As I do [...]

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Millsaps College–Distinctive Features and Admissions Priorities

Friday, February 27th, 2009

I recently visited Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi, to find out for myself why this small, liberal arts college is included in Loren Pope’s book, 40 Colleges That Change Lives.  I was able to spend some time talking to the director of admission, Mr. Mathew Cox.
This short video highlights three distinctive features of Millsaps.  It’s [...]

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