Webb Institute
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Webb Institute is an extraordinarily specialized private college renowned for offering just a single, highly rigorous double-major degree program: a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Situated on a historic waterfront estate on Long Island Sound, the school provides a full-tuition scholarship to every enrolled U.S. citizen and permanent resident. With a total student body of roughly 100 undergraduates, campus culture is remarkably tight-knit and collaborative, defined by a strong student-run honor code and a mandatory annual "Winter Work" term where students gain two months of paid industry experience each year. This uniquely focused model delivers an immersive, hands-on engineering education that consistently results in a 100% career placement rate for its graduates.
Wikipedia:Webb Institute is a private college specialized in engineering and located in Glen Cove, New York, United States. Each graduate of Webb Institute earns a Bachelor of Science degree in naval architecture and marine engineering. The school is noted in the marine industry for its emphasis on ship design and systems engineering, its practical work experience, and its free tuition for domestic students.
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Webb Institute 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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