Situated in a scenic residential pocket of Los Angeles, Occidental College is a premier liberal arts institution best known for its diverse, socially conscious student body and highly regarded programs in Diplomacy and World Affairs, Economics, and Biology. The campus culture is collaborative and intellectually curious, offering a tight-knit residential experience that balances a relaxed Southern California vibe with active civic engagement in the surrounding metropolis. Oxy is uniquely distinguished by its Kahane United Nations Program—which allows undergraduates to spend a semester living and interning full-time at the UN in New York City—as well as its exceptional commitment to funding collaborative undergraduate research.
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Occidental 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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