University of Maine
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As Maine’s flagship public land-, sea-, and space-grant research university, the University of Maine in Orono is best known for its premier programs in marine sciences, forestry, engineering, and environmental studies. The university distinctly sets itself apart through high-impact research facilities like the world-renowned Advanced Structures and Composites Center—home to the world's largest 3D printer—and its direct access to diverse coastal and forest ecosystems. Student life is spirited and outdoorsy, characterized by a passionate fan base for Division I Black Bear ice hockey, a close-knit community, and easy access to outdoor adventure at nearby Acadia National Park.
Wikipedia:The University of Maine (UMaine) is a public land-grant research university in Orono, Maine, United States. It was established in 1865 as the land-grant college of Maine and is the flagship university of the University of Maine System. The University of Maine offers over 90 undergraduate major programs organized in five colleges: the College of Education and Human Development; the College of Engineering; the Honors College; the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; and the College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences. UMaine also is home to the Honors College, one of the nation's oldest honors programs.
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University of Maine 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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