Saint Mary's College of California
About
Nestled in a picturesque Bay Area valley, Saint Mary’s College of California is a private Lasallian Catholic university known for its commitment to social justice, small class sizes, and rich intellectual traditions. The college is particularly recognized for strong programs in business administration, nursing, and education, all anchored by its signature "Collegiate Seminar" Great Books curriculum that emphasizes discussion-based learning. On campus, student life centers around a tight-knit community, a strong ethos of service, and high-energy NCAA Division I athletics, led by its nationally prominent men’s basketball program. A defining feature of the SMC experience is its innovative January Term, an intensive one-month period where students focus exclusively on a single creative, experiential, or study-abroad topic.
Wikipedia:Saint Mary's College of California is a private Catholic college in Moraga, California, United States. Established in 1863, it is administered by the De La Salle Brothers. The college offers undergraduate and graduate programs with a total student count at under 4,000 as of 2018.
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Saint Mary's College of California 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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