Agnes Scott College
About
Located in the vibrant city of Decatur, Georgia, just minutes from Atlanta, Agnes Scott College is a highly diverse women's liberal arts college renowned for its signature SUMMIT curriculum, which integrates global learning and leadership development into every student's education. The college boasts exceptionally strong academic programs in biochemistry, public health, psychology, and international relations, all supported by a tight-knit faculty dedicated to undergraduate mentorship. On campus, students enjoy an inclusive, collaborative, and socially conscious culture anchored by a historic, student-run Honor System that fosters deep mutual trust. What truly sets Agnes Scott apart is its guarantee of a faculty-led global travel experience for all first-year students and its consistent national ranking as the number-one most innovative liberal arts college.
Wikipedia:Agnes Scott College is a private women's liberal arts college in Decatur, Georgia. The college enrolls approximately 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The college is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and is considered one of the Seven Sisters of the South. It also offers co-educational graduate programs.
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Agnes Scott 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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