What is Swarthmore looking for in an applicant?

<p>A lot of factors about Swarthmore has intrigued me. But i also want to know what about ME should intrigue THEM. </p>

<p>Anyone who knows about important admission criteria, or more inside information, please post.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

<p>Swarthmore is looking for students who:</p>

<p>a) Have demonstrated the ability to be fully engaged academically and perform at a high level. Swarthmore is a highly interactive learning experience and the College looks for students who will do well in that environment.</p>

<p>b) Will bring something interesting to the campus community – a life experience, a “passion”, a hobby, whatever…</p>

<p>c) Can articulate that they have some clue about Swarthmore’s culture and how they might fit into it.</p>

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