Georgian Court University
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Georgian Court University, a historic Mercy Catholic institution in Lakewood, New Jersey, is best known for its supportive, values-centered education and strong professional preparation, particularly within its highly regarded School of Nursing and Health Sciences and its acclaimed education programs. Undergraduates enjoy a close-knit, service-oriented campus culture characterized by small class sizes, active faculty mentorship, and NCAA Division II athletics. What truly sets the university apart is its breathtaking 156-acre campus—the former Gilded Age estate of George Jay Gould—which features a National Historic Landmark arboretum and formal gardens, located just minutes from the Jersey Shore.
Wikipedia:Georgian Court University is a private Catholic university in Lakewood Township, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1908 by the Sisters of Mercy, the university has more than 1,600 undergraduates and nearly 600 graduate students.
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Georgian Court 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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