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Get the inside scoop on Dickinson College - Pennsylvania 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
Alumni
I had to fill out the standard college application on which two essays were required. I traveled to PA for the interview. I applied Early Decision b...   READ MORE
Current Student
The Admissions process was fairly simple; all I did was fill out the application and complete the essay. The college required a Common Applicatio...   READ MORE
Alumni
I would highly recommend applicants to visit the college and take a tour as well as an interview. The essays are fairly straight-forward if you'r...   READ MORE
Alumni
To get into Dickinson, all that really really mattered was your high school G.P.A., and extracurriculars. They truly are looking for a well round...   READ MORE
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Academics Survey Excerpts
Alumni
Academiccs were purely Liberal Arts. The quality of the classes was very high. There was only a problem getting a class with a popular teacher if yo...   READ MORE
Current Student
There is an extensive number of courses to take here with many outstanding professors. Since it's a liberal college, you must take required cours...   READ MORE
Alumni
The classes are fantastic. Most majors have very diverse classes. Professors are very willing to work with students in order to tailor- make clas...   READ MORE
Alumni
Excellent academics, has been compared with ivy league institutions. A LOT of work. Professors are great...I've never had a Teaching Assistant t...   READ MORE
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Employment Prospect Survey Excerpts
Alumni
I thought I wanted to be a writer while at college with plans to go in to Advertisign copy writing. I took all the creatiove writing course available ...   READ MORE
Current Student
We have a great program called the Career Center here, which helps students with internships and jobs. I have not looked into any employment just yet...   READ MORE
Alumni
The career center on campus has greatly improved since my arrival. Dickinson certainly has a great alumni relationship and the alumni networking is a...   READ MORE
Alumni
Dickinson's problem is knowing the name. A lot of people don't know the name of Dickinson college, but they really should. It doesn't have the reput...   READ MORE
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Quality of Life Survey Excerpts
Alumni
Quality of life at DIckinson was wonderful. The student body was all generally from the same area on the East Coast so we all had similar goals and ...   READ MORE
Current Student
The dorms are your average college dorms with cleaning ladies who come on a weekly basis. The cafeteria food is fairly decent, but it will defini...   READ MORE
Alumni
Housing is guarenteed for all four years of your college life, but many upperclassmen choose to live off campus. There are certianly many apartme...   READ MORE
Alumni
Very little crime. The food is in the top 5 dining halls in the nation....you will gain a lot of weight! There's not a ton of choice like big sc...   READ MORE
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Social Life Survey Excerpts
Alumni
The social life at college was just fabulous. There was lots to do on campus and there were fun things to do off campus. I was too young to drink so...   READ MORE
Current Student
The college has so many clubs and sports, over 150 and if you can't find one that you like, you can start your own. The college brings in great b...   READ MORE
Alumni
The Greek community is fairly low, especially for females. However, the Greek community is very much a part of the campus and makes its presence ...   READ MORE
Alumni
Greek life is about 50%, but the college wants to push it out. Being in a sorority was really fun, but not being in one freshman year was fun too...   READ MORE

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