Michigan Technological University
About
Located in Michigan’s scenic Upper Peninsula, Michigan Technological University is a premier public research institution renowned for its rigorous STEM education, particularly within its prestigious College of Engineering and rapidly growing College of Computing. The student experience is defined by a tight-knit, collaborative campus culture where adventurous students embrace the region’s massive annual snowfall through outdoor recreation and the famous, student-run Winter Carnival. What truly sets Michigan Tech apart is its commitment to hands-on learning through the unique Enterprise Program—where students work in multidisciplinary teams on real-world industry projects—and the distinct privilege of owning its own ski hill, Mont Ripley, located just minutes from campus.
Wikipedia:Michigan Technological University is a public research university in Houghton, Michigan, United States. It was founded in 1885 as the Michigan Mining School, the first post-secondary institution in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
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Michigan Technological 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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