Haverford College
About
Located on a beautiful arboretum campus just outside Philadelphia, Haverford College is a highly selective liberal arts institution renowned for its rigorous academic programs—particularly in the natural sciences, English, and political science—and its unique requirement that every graduate complete a scholarly senior thesis. The campus culture is deeply collaborative, inclusive, and socially conscious, fostering a tight-knit residential community where students actively participate in campus governance. What truly sets Haverford apart is its legendary, entirely student-run Honor Code, which instills a culture of mutual trust and academic freedom, alongside its membership in the Tri-College Consortium, which allows students to easily cross-register for classes and social events at neighboring Bryn Mawr and Swarthmore.
Wikipedia:Haverford College is a private liberal arts college in Haverford, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded as a men's college in 1833 by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Haverford began accepting non-Quakers in 1849 and women in 1980.
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Haverford 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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