Strong literary/arts community?

<p>I suppose it isn’t necessary to have an undergraduate journalism major, but I feel that having such a program says a lot about the importance of good writing and communication to an institution. I’m open to other opinions on this, though. And of course, I will consider schools without a journalism major.</p>

<p>What do you guys think about going to schools in rural settings? I want to be closer to an urban area (but not necessarily in one), with resources such as poetry clubs, cultural centers, and stores, to stay more connected to the world. Is there really a disadvantage to rural schools in this aspect?</p>

<p>A couple more questions:
Are there any LACs that have early action?
One more criteria: CommonApp schools only. I already have enough schools and don’t want to fill out a separate application for anymore :P</p>

<p>Thank you for all these suggestions. They’re very helpful and specific :)</p>