CLAE Brochure 2024

C A RLE TO N L I B E R A L AR TS E XPE RIE NCE

JUNE 20–27, 2024

You invi ’re to a ted pply !

CLAE AT A GLANCE

8 days

4 dedicated faculty members

10+ student mentors

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.

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

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.

We are looking for: • Academic Excellence

Carleton is a place where students with deep curiosity and a desire to make an impact will thrive.

• A desire to support and engage with values of diversity and inclusion

APPLY

Deadline is April 7, 2024

• Investment beyond the classroom in activities, talent, or work

REQUIRED

➜ CLAE application form ➜ essays ➜ unofficial transcript ➜ recommendation letter

BENEFIT

Free return visit for CLAE Scholars admitted to Carleton

LEARN MORE AND APPLY

go.carleton.edu/clae

@carletoncollege

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

100%

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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Find your place at Carleton.

Explore African American history, identity, and contemporary culture.