Carleton College Admissions

A: I work with the Northfield Community Resource Center. I get to work with immigrant families through my job.

A: When meeting other people on campus, you soon realize how different, unique, and interesting everyone is here. I think these characteristics make it pretty easy for Carls to get along with each other. I guess that there is no need to worry about fitting in at Carleton if you are passionate about something--the social aspect of your experience here will take care of itself.

A: It is hard to get bored at Carleton. One can always find opportunities to pursue different interests. The different campus activities always keep the campus in motion.

A: I transferred from the College of Saint Benedict, but I was also considering Scripps College and the University of Notre Dame.

A: Because of the school's academic rigor and the extracurricular activities the students have access to.

A: The Carleton Grant alleviated in a very significant way the burden that paying for college can be. This allowed me to come to Carleton without taking enormous amounts of loans.

A: I think I am gaining confidence in myself and in my ideas. I have become a much better critical thinker.

A: It is important to take into consideration what you can get from the school, the professors, the programs, and the facilities. Looking over at what kind of classmates you will have throughout your college career should also be a crucial determinant of your college choice.

A: I practiced judo for about 5 years, and I continue to practice whenever I go home for the vacations. Right now I am really interested in the Model UN team, and I have also joined the rugby team. Whenever I cannot make it to practice, I love running in the arb.