Allegheny College
About
Established in 1815 in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Allegheny College is a distinguished liberal arts institution best known for its nationally recognized environmental science program and exceptional pre-professional preparation in medicine and law. What truly sets Allegheny apart is its distinctive requirement that students choose a major and a minor in completely different academic divisions, a policy that fosters interdisciplinary thinking and culminates in a rigorous, self-designed senior thesis project. This intellectual curiosity translates into a vibrant and collaborative campus culture where a tight-knit student body actively engages in over 100 clubs, Division III athletics, and outdoor recreation in the scenic Great Lakes region.
Wikipedia:Allegheny College is a private liberal arts college in Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1815, Allegheny is the oldest college in continuous existence under the same name west of the Allegheny Mountains. It is a member of the Great Lakes Colleges Association and the Presidents' Athletic Conference and it is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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Allegheny 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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