Colorado College
About
Colorado College, a prestigious liberal arts institution situated at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs, is nationally renowned for its distinctive "Block Plan," wherein students take just one intensive course at a time for three-and-a-half-week terms. This immersive academic structure uniquely enhances the college's strongest programs, such as environmental science, organismal biology and ecology, and Southwest studies, by allowing classes to embark on spontaneous, hands-on field research trips without the scheduling conflicts of a traditional semester. The campus culture is vibrant, collaborative, and deeply tied to nature, with students frequently utilizing the school’s signature four-day "Block Breaks" between terms for outdoor adventure, skiing, and travel. Furthermore, as one of the few completely carbon-neutral campuses in the United States, the college offers an environmentally conscious, intellectually rigorous community tailored for students who desire a balance of deep academic focus and an active, outdoorsy lifestyle.
Wikipedia:Colorado College is a private liberal arts college in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1874 by Thomas Nelson Haskell in his daughter's memory, the college offers over 40 majors and 30 minors, and enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduates at its 90-acre (36 ha) campus.
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Colorado 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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