Kalamazoo College
About
Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Kalamazoo College is a nationally recognized liberal arts institution renowned for the "K-Plan," a highly customizable undergraduate framework that integrates rigorous academics with experiential learning. The college boasts exceptionally strong programs in the natural sciences—particularly biology and chemistry, which produce a high percentage of future PhD graduates—as well as robust majors in psychology, business, and English. Students thrive in a collaborative, socially conscious, and globally-minded campus culture, participating in a close-knit residential community and extensive local service-learning projects. What truly distinguishes "K" is its remarkable commitment to international education, with over 70 percent of students studying abroad, and the requirement of a Senior Individualized Project (SIP) that allows every student to conduct graduate-level independent research or creative work.
Wikipedia:Kalamazoo College is a private liberal arts college in Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1833 by Baptist ministers as the Michigan and Huron Institute, Kalamazoo is the oldest private college in Michigan. From 1840 to 1850, the institute operated as the Kalamazoo Branch of the University of Michigan. After receiving its charter from the state in 1855, the institute changed its name to Kalamazoo College.
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Kalamazoo 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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