A private school located in Northfield, Minnesota.

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Carleton College

One North College St, Northfield, MN, 55057

Applying through… Regular Decision, possibly Early Decision.
Will apply for institutional financial aid? Yes, using the CSS profile.
The application deadline is… January 15.
Requires official scores before acceptance? Unclear for TOEFL; For SAT, nope: after admission.
TOEFL/SAT code 6081

"The revelation of your words illuminates”

Private liberal arts college

Why CS at Carleton?

While it might not be common for you to think about Carleton when it comes to Computer Science, the college offers an excellent CS department, and its quality really shines through the research published by the university. They don’t limit themselves to Math when it comes to CS: they find real world solutions to real world problems. An example of this problem-solving ability can be seen in projects like GeoDE, which use geological data to ensure safe development in the Minneapolis area - and they don’t stop there. Some professors even use software to fight against cancer, aiding medical professionals in staging and finding the best treatment plan for cancer patients. Also, when you combine other benefits Carleton students have (such as strong support groups, 100% demonstrated need covered), studying CS there may feel like a dream.

Also Comps projects (see https://www.carleton.edu/admissions/explore/education/comps/). Looks cool.

Research and Faculty

My top 3 undergraduate research projects:

  1. “Is a Dollar Worth a Thousand Words? Visualizing the Connections Between U.S. Congress Members’ Funding and Speech” by Kevin Chen et al.
  2. “Algorithms in the Criminal Justice System” by Dillion Lanier et al.
  3. “GeoDE: An Interactive Web Tool for Carleton's Geothermal Data” by Emilly Litton et al. (not so much about the interactive web tool, but about the fact they have an in-campus geothermal system for research and data redistribution with the Minnesota Geological Survey? let me iiiiin!)

Professors I am head over heels for:

  1. Layla Oesler (Layla’s Website): BRILLIANT research on cancer and applications for computer science in the biology field;
  2. Anya Vostinar (Anya’s Wepage): very interesting research on genetics and their simulation using computer models (she even released a Minecraft mod to test genetics on sheeps and the effect of predators!!! truly crazy).

Community Engagement

Carleton offers several community engagement activities, mainly through their student organizations. They have academic clubs, cultural clubs, service clubs, arts clubs and more. The college also encourage students to get involved in volunteer work, service projects, and civil engagement initiatives. When it comes to what I want to do at Carleton, I think their partnership with the Minnesota Geological Survey really showcases how involved they are with the surrounding community, as they offer important insight to allow a safe development of the surrounding areas and it gives their students an insider view of the seismology field, which is something I am interested.

Student Support and Diversity Centers

Carleton offers a range of resources to support international students. There’s the Office of Intercultural Life (OIL), which provides academic advising, cultural programs, social events, and cultural houses - such as La Casa del Sol, offering a sense of community and belonging. The Office of International Student Life (ISL) assists with visa and immigration matters, while English Language Support caters to students needing additional language assistance. For LGBTQ+ students, the Gender and Sexuality Center is a welcoming space offering support, resources, and educational programs. The Queer Mental Health Collective provides mental health resources tailored to LGBTQ+ students. All students, including international and LGBTQ+ individuals, can access counseling and support through the Academic Support Center.

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