Claremont McKenna College
About
Located in Claremont, California, Claremont McKenna College (CMC) is highly regarded for its "pragmatic liberal arts" approach, boasting exceptionally strong, pre-professional programs in economics, government, and international relations. Students enjoy a socially vibrant, collaborative campus culture and competitive Division III athletics, while benefiting from the shared classes, dining halls, and social life of the prestigious five-school Claremont Colleges consortium. Most distinctively, CMC prepares students for leadership through its eleven student-led research institutes and the renowned Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum, which hosts influential global figures four nights a week for intimate, debate-filled dinners with students and faculty.
Wikipedia:Claremont McKenna College (CMC) is a private liberal arts college in Claremont, California. CMC is one of the seven members of the Claremont Colleges consortium.
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Essay Requirements
Claremont McKenna College 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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