Sunday, November 27, 2016

Pitzer College

nd critically examine the effects of social and environmental policies. Students actively participate in college governance
 With an enrollment of about 1000 students Pitzer  is one of the smaller Claremont colleges.  Pitzer College is a top-ranked liberal arts and sciences college. The College emphasizes environmental and interdisciplinary studies, the arts, humanities and social, behavioral and natural sciences.
Pitzer  encourages sstudents to  shape their own college experience. Focused educational objectives guide undergraduates as they plan their academic careers. Students can work with faculty advisers to create their own special majors. They are encouraged to collaborate with community members on local projects and critically examine the effects of social and environmental policies. Students also actively participate in college governance

 Pitzer mission statement is that: Pitzer produces engaged, socially responsible citizens of the world through an academically rigorous, interdisciplinary liberal arts education emphasizing social justice, intercultural understanding and environmental sensitivity. At Pitzer, five core values distinguish our approach to education: Social Responsibility, Intercultural Understanding, Interdisciplinary Learning, Student Engagement, and Environmental Sustainability. The meaningful participation of students, faculty and staff in the shared governance model embodies Pitzer's commitment to community and inclusivity.


  While Pitzer does not require any standardized tests, admissions is very  competitive with an acceptance rate of below 20%.
 The  Supplementary essay for Pitzer is as follows:

Pitzer Writing Supplement
The Pitzer Writing Supplement section of the Common Application gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your writing ability and illustrate your passion and creativity in responding to a particular question. Because we want to get to know you and discover what you have to offer this community, your essays are invaluable. The Writing Supplement has a maximum length of 650 words.
At Pitzer, five core values distinguish our approach to education: social responsibility, intercultural understanding, interdisciplinary learning, student engagement and environmental sustainability. As agents of change, our students utilize these values to create solutions to our world’s challenges. Please answer only ONE of the following prompts.
  • Incorporating one or more of our core values, how would you contribute to solving a local or global issue of importance to you?
Reflecting on your involvement throughout high school or within the community, how have you engaged with one or more of Pitzer’s core values

  It  is best to be honest in this answer- if you  think you share these values but have not done  anything concrete - do not invent stories -    just say 
" While I believe in thes values , I have not had the opportunity to really act on them. This is what attracts ne to  Pitzer because I can act in this manner without being the "odd one out"



 

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