Juniata College
About
Located in the mountains of central Pennsylvania, Juniata College is a close-knit liberal arts institution best known for its flexible "Program of Emphasis" (POE), which empowers students to design their own customized majors guided by two faculty advisors instead of following a traditional major system. The college is particularly distinguished for its exceptional placement rates into medical and professional schools, bolstered by standout programs in the natural and health sciences, peace and conflict studies, and hands-on environmental research at its 365-acre Raystown Field Station. Campus culture is warm, collaborative, and deeply community-oriented, enriched by access to outdoor recreation and beloved campus traditions like Lobsterfest and Mountain Day, a spontaneous unannounced holiday where classes are canceled for a day of celebration in nature.
Wikipedia:Juniata College is a private liberal arts college in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1876 as a co-educational normal school, it was the first college started by members of the Church of the Brethren. It was originally founded as a center for vocational learning for those who could not afford formal education.
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Juniata 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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