ON CHOOSING A COLLEGE and WORKING WITH AN ADMISSION COUNSELOR: "I knew I could ask my admission counselor anything and she'd be more than willing to help.

I grew up in a very small town and when I visited McKendree University I was still looking to find the college that felt like home. My admission counselor at McKendree made me feel like the whole college wanted me here. That was a great feeling.

Now, I'm excited that I get to share that welcoming feeling with other students. I just got elected as a campus ambassador!"

— Emmalee Metcalf, McKendree University, freshman and campus ambassador