Suffolk University
About
Situated in the heart of downtown Boston adjacent to the Massachusetts State House, Suffolk University is best known for its immersive, career-focused education, driven by top-tier programs in business, political science, and communication within the Sawyer Business School and the College of Arts & Sciences. With no traditional gates, the university integrates the historic streets of Beacon Hill into its daily student experience, fostering a vibrant, diverse urban culture where the city itself serves as a living classroom. What truly sets Suffolk apart is this unparalleled proximity to Boston’s civic and financial hubs, which allows undergraduates to easily secure high-impact internships and networking opportunities at state government offices, major corporations, and non-profits just steps from their residence halls.
Wikipedia:Suffolk University is a private university in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. With 7,560 students on all campuses, it is the tenth-largest university in metropolitan Boston. It was founded as a law school in 1906 and named after its location in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The university is also host to its namesake public opinion poll, the Suffolk University Political Research Center.
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Suffolk 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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