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- October 25, 2019
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November 1, 2019
Scripps College (EDI): Last day to request an off-campus interview
- November 1, 2019
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November 1, 2019
UIUC (Priority Filing Period): All supporting documents including the official test scores must be received
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November 1, 2019
Wellesley (EDI): Last day to submit applications and request an off-campus interview
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November 4, 2019
Swarthmore (EDI): Last day to request an off-campus interview
- November 6, 2019
College News and Fun Facts: Whitman College
The freshmen/sophomore tug-of-war into Lakum Duckum, The pond between Maxey Hall and Memorial Building is named Lakum Duckum as a pun of Americanized Latin. The tug-of-war was a rite of passage for the freshmen men; they were required to wear green dinks (beanies) until they overpowered the sophomores in a tug-of-war over Lakum Duckum, or Homecoming weekend arrived; the end of the festivities included a bonfire fueled by the green dinks.
- Color: Maize and Blue
- Mascot: Whitman Blues
- Admit Rate: 51.4% (Class of 2017). Read more
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
- October 19, 2019
College News and Fun Facts: George Washington University
Welcome to GW at Colonial Inauguration. At CI, our award-winning orientation program, you’ll visit GW with your families to learn more about what life as a Colonial is like. From staying in residence halls to sessions on how to succeed, to registering … More
- October 19, 2019
College News and Fun Facts: Emory University
Dooley’s Week: Dooley, a skeleton used in the biology department in 1899, became the unofficial mascot and guardian of school spirit at Emory. Once every year during Spring an unidentified student dresses up as Dooley and upholds school spirit and creates … More
- October 17, 2019
College News and Fun Facts: Whitman College
The freshmen/sophomore tug-of-war into Lakum Duckum, The pond between Maxey Hall and Memorial Building is named Lakum Duckum as a pun of Americanized Latin. The tug-of-war was a rite of passage for the freshmen men; they were required to wear … More
- October 16, 2019
College News and Fun Facts: University of Richmond
In 2015, Richmond tied for first in the bachelor’s institutions category of universities producing the most Fulbright U.S. Scholars. Source Investiture. This event marks the formal introduction of first-year students into the College. Students are introduced to the history of … More