Carter Lentz

Associate Director of Admission

Home Town: Cleveland, OH
Pepperdine University Class of 2023
Major: Economics, International Studies, and Hispanic Studies
Email: Carter.Lentz@pepperdine.edu
Phone: (310) 506-4392

Favorite Spot on Campus

My favorite spot on campus is the Lighthouse Patio. With beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean, it’s the best place to do schoolwork, connect with friends, or reflect on how cool campus is!

Tips For Applying

Top 3 recommendations for applying

1. Be the best advocate for yourself as you can! Focus on telling your story and what makes you unique.
2. Give yourself time to reflect on your experiences, values, and goals. Reflect on what undergraduate experience will provide you with a place to thrive.
3. Complete your applications proactively, leaving room for adjustments. Don’t wait until the last minute!

Advice for essays and supplemental question

Be authentic! Admission counselors read countless essays, so instead of trying to craft the “perfect” answer, focus on telling your unique story and sharing your true thoughts, experiences, and values.

Working in the Office of Admission

My favorite aspect about working in the Office of Admission

As someone who always loved school, I feel honored to serve as an advocate for higher education. Whether or not Pepperdine is the right choice, I appreciate getting to walk alongside students as they make the life-changing college decision.

Highlights From My Time at Pepperdine

The main reason I decided to attend Pepperdine

I chose Pepperdine for the community, the study abroad programs, and the location. Every moment I spent on campus as a prospective student, I felt the warmth and connectedness of the Pepperdine community! I knew I wanted to be a part of it. Additionally, I knew I wanted to study abroad as an undergraduate, and the Buenos Aires homestay program called my name! Finally, I appreciated Pepperdine’s proximity to Los Angeles while maintaining a suburban feel. I loved having Pepperdine as a homebase while exploring all that LA has to offer.

My favorite class

My favorite class was my International Studies Capstone with Dr. Felicity Vabulas. She not only advised me on my senior thesis but also provided impactful wisdom about my next steps after graduation and growth as an individual.

Activities, clubs, and service projects I was involved with

During my time at Pepperdine, I was able to sing in the Chamber and Concert choirs, work as a student employee for the Office of Admission, tutor for economics courses, serve as a first-year Residential Advisor, conduct research with a Hispanic Studies Professor, and volunteer at the Malibu Labor Exchange.

The highlight of my Pepperdine experience

My highlight of Pepperdine was definitely my experience in Buenos Aires. I made some of the best memories traveling around the country and immersing myself into the culture with some of my closest friends.

Where I studied abroad

Buenos Aires, Argentina