Chapman University
About
Located in the historic, walkable city of Orange, California, Chapman University is most famous for its world-class Dodge College of Film and Media Arts and the highly regarded Argyros College of Business and Economics. The student experience is characterized by a collaborative, close-knit campus culture where small class sizes foster direct faculty mentorship alongside a vibrant undergraduate social scene just steps from the bustling Old Towne Orange plaza. What truly distinguishes Chapman is its "hands-on from day one" learning philosophy and powerful industry pipelines, which provide students with exceptional internship and career access to the creative and corporate hubs of nearby Los Angeles.
Wikipedia:Chapman University is a private research university in Orange, California, United States. Encompassing eleven colleges, the university is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". The school maintains its founding affiliations with the Christian Church and the United Church of Christ, but is a secular university.
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Essay Requirements
Chapman University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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