CARLETON LIBERAL ARTS EXPERIENCE
JUNE 20–27, 2024
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Deepen your knowledge. Expand your horizon.
June 20–27, 2024
The Carleton Liberal Arts Experience (CLAE) examines topics within African American studies through the framework of a liberal arts education. It’s designed for Black and African American students and those interested in African American studies. The free program provides exposure to highly rigorous, college-level coursework and the experience of living in the dorms at a residential college.
8 days
4 dedicated faculty members
10+ student mentors
52 CLAE Scholars
35+ states
$0 cost to participate
CLAE is interdisciplinary, featuring courses in the humanities, arts, and STEM. The program also prepares students for the college search, application process, and thriving at elite colleges.
Recent CLAE course offerings
The African American Experience Schooling, Opportunity, and Identities in the U.S.
Pop Culture and the Distortion of Reality
Religion and the Black Freedom Struggle
DNA Fingerprinting: The Science of Forensics
AT A GLANCE
CLAE
Apply by April 7
Apply to CLAE
We invite applications from juniors who possess a strong academic record, are intellectually curious, and are socially engaged.
Carleton is a place where students with deep curiosity and a desire to make an impact will thrive.
APPLY
Deadline is April 7, 2024
REQUIRED
We are looking for:
• Academic Excellence
• Investment beyond the classroom in activities, talent, or work
• A desire to support and engage with values of diversity and inclusion
➜ CLAE application form
➜ essays
➜ unofficial transcript
➜ recommendation letter
BENEFIT
Free return visit for CLAE Scholars admitted to Carleton
MORE AND APPLY go.carleton.edu/clae @carletoncollege
LEARN
This is Carleton
Carleton is a top 10 residential, liberal arts college known for exceptional professors and thoughtful students.
A Carleton education is rigorous, and you’ll receive plenty of support from our outstanding faculty and collaborative peers. The success of our graduates is evidence of this.
Among Carleton graduates:
• 81% of students who apply are accepted to medical school.
• 86% of students who apply are accepted to law school.
• 70% of students attend graduate school.
• The midcareer median salary of graduates is $133,000.
IN A SNAPSHOT
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We meet the full demonstrated need of every student
9% of students identify as Black
35% of students identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color
88% of students graduate within 4 years
Coming to CLAE opened my eyes to the fact that there is no 'right' or 'wrong' way to be Black. Being Black means not conforming to the way that I think I should act. Being Black means being proudly and unapologetically me.”
— DARIUS G. (HOUSTON)
DISCOVER YOURSELF go.carleton.edu/clae @carletoncollege
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