Maine Maritime Academy
About
Renowned for its exceptional post-graduation career placement, Maine Maritime Academy in Castine is a premier public college specializing in high-demand fields like marine transportation, engineering, ocean science, and international business. The scenic, waterfront campus offers a tight-knit and active student experience, where undergraduates can choose between a traditional civilian lifestyle or the structured, leadership-focused Regimental of Midshipmen. What truly sets the academy apart is its active fleet of over 60 vessels—including the massive training ship *State of Maine*—which provides students with unparalleled, real-world sea time and cooperative learning opportunities starting in their first year.
Wikipedia:Maine Maritime Academy is a public college focused on maritime training and located in Castine, Maine. Established by the 90th Maine Legislature on March 21, 1941, the academy is one of six non-federal maritime training colleges in the United States and one of only two that fields a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) unit. Unlike federal service academies, no congressional recommendation is required for admission to this state institution.
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Maine Maritime Academy 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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