Appalachian State University
About
Nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of Boone, North Carolina, Appalachian State University is widely recognized for its stunning high-country location, vibrant Division I school spirit, and a pioneering commitment to environmental sustainability. Academically, the university is anchored by highly respected divisions like the Walker College of Business, the Reich College of Education, and nationally recognized, specialized programs in sustainable development and meteorology. Students thrive in an active, collaborative, and outdoorsy campus culture, where they can easily balance a tight-knit undergraduate learning experience with world-class hiking, skiing, and kayaking right in their backyard.
Wikipedia:Appalachian State University, or App State, is a public research university in Boone, North Carolina, United States. It was founded as a teachers' college in 1899 by brothers B. B. and D. D. Dougherty and the latter's wife, Lillie Shull Dougherty. The university expanded to include other programs in 1967 and joined the University of North Carolina System in 1971. It is classified as "R2: High Research Spending and Doctorate Production" for research activity.
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Essay Requirements
Appalachian State 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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