Dickinson College
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Dickinson College, a historic liberal arts institution in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, is nationally renowned for its pioneering commitment to environmental sustainability and global education. Its strongest and most popular academic programs span international business and management, political science, and environmental science, all emphasizing hands-on research and interdisciplinary learning. The campus culture is collaborative, active, and deeply eco-conscious, offering a vibrant student experience that ranges from Division III athletics to working on the college's own USDA-certified organic farm. Dickinson truly sets itself apart by running its own global study-abroad programs in 24 countries and maintaining its status as one of the first colleges in the United States to achieve full carbon neutrality.
Wikipedia:Dickinson College is a private liberal arts college in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1773 as Carlisle Grammar School, Dickinson was chartered on September 9, 1783, making it the first college to be founded after the formation of the United States. Dickinson was founded by Benjamin Rush, a Founding Father and signer of the Declaration of Independence. The college is named in honor of John Dickinson, a Founding Father who voted to ratify the Constitution and later served as governor of Pennsylvania, and his wife Mary Norris Dickinson, who donated much of their extensive personal libraries to the new college.
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Dickinson 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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