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Get the inside scoop on Catholic University admissions. Vault provides detailed accounts by students & alumni of the admissions process, including advice on getting in, applications, interviews, essays, and selectivity.


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Admissions Survey Excerpts
Former Student
The administration at the Catholic University of America was a horrible experience. It seems that none of the departments had internal communicat...   READ MORE
Current Student
I applied to Catholic online via their online application from their website. I had to fill out information about myself, include an essay and se...   READ MORE
Current Student
The admissions process is not difficult. If you have average grades, an average, and some activities you should get in. The architechural, nursi...   READ MORE
Alumni
Process was smooth and staff were professional and friendly. No interview was needed. Selectivity level: selective   READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
Former Student
Quality of classes was excellent, although it was widely known that some programs were more highly rated than other programs. I never had an issu...   READ MORE
Current Student
I am in a rigorous academic program at my school. I average 21 credits per semester. I personally have never had a problem getting into the more "...   READ MORE
Current Student
If you are an upperclasman, you can pretty much get into any class you want. If you aren't, good luck (although you can often weasel your way in)...   READ MORE
Alumni
Academic quality was very high. Generally classes were instructed by faculty holding PhDs. Classes were engaging and of high quality.    READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
Former Student
At the time I was at the Catholic University of America, internet usage and even simple email accounts was just starting to be used - and not on a reg...   READ MORE
Current Student
This summer I received two internship opportunities within the field of work that I hope to pursue with my major. My school is highly regarded in the ...   READ MORE
Current Student
Again, achitecture, nursing and music are well respected programs...everything else is just average. If you want to go to a top tier school after col...   READ MORE
Alumni
Graduates are well-prepared for employment prospects and take a wide variety of positions. Internship program is strong on campus, and on-campus recr...   READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
Former Student
Housing is fairly standard to slightly below standard. The university campus is set in an area of Washington DC that is crime-filled. There are ...   READ MORE
Current Student
The school is located in a rather "rough" neighborhood. There are typically small crimes around campus several times a month. However, the campus ...   READ MORE
Current Student
The quality of life at Catholic is good. Housing is a pretty bad and stressful process, and leaves some people happy and others devestated. THe ...   READ MORE
Alumni
Quality of life on campus is very high. Facilities are top quality and very modern.   READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
Former Student
The catholic university of america was rated in Playboy magazines top 10 party schools in the nation! Students, while serious about their studies...   READ MORE
Current Student
DC is always alive. There are always bars, restaurants, clubs, and events to attend. There are no frats on campus, but other schools in the area h...   READ MORE
Current Student
Catholic has been dubded a "drinking school with a Catholic problem". If you are interested in a social life here, you will have no trouble findi...   READ MORE
Alumni
Washington, DC, location presents innumerable opportunities for interaction and recreation.   READ MORE

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