Clark University is a distinguished, research-intensive liberal arts institution in Worcester, Massachusetts, renowned for its socially conscious student body and world-class programs in geography, environmental studies, psychology, and international development. The campus culture is collaborative, progressive, and deeply community-oriented, fostering a tight-knit environment where students actively engage in local urban outreach and global advocacy. What truly sets Clark apart is its signature LEEP (Liberal Education and Effective Practice) curriculum, which seamlessly fuses rigorous classroom academics with hands-on, real-world professional experience. Additionally, the university offers a highly distinctive Accelerated B.A./Master’s program, allowing eligible students to earn a tuition-free master’s degree in their fifth year.
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Clark University 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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