Founded in 1693 as the nation’s second-oldest institution of higher education, William & Mary is a prestigious "Public Ivy" renowned for its rich history and exceptional focus on undergraduate teaching. The university is particularly celebrated for top-tier programs in government, international relations, history, and undergraduate business through the Raymond A. Mason School of Business, offering extensive opportunities for faculty-mentored research. Campus culture is intellectually curious, collaborative, and deeply service-oriented, with a close-knit student body that embraces distinctive, centuries-old traditions like the Yule Log ceremony and walking through the historic Wren Building.
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William & Mary 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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