{"id":3343,"date":"2020-06-08T21:43:41","date_gmt":"2020-06-08T21:43:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/?page_id=3343"},"modified":"2026-01-02T22:05:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T22:05:18","slug":"160-admissions-aid","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions & Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At Macalester, our mission is to prepare students for lives of meaning and purpose. Students here receive unparalleled support and mentorship as they discover their place in the world and learn how to become agents of change.<\/p>\n \t <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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How to Apply<\/h3>\n

The Common Application is now open for the 2026-2027 academic year. If you’re considering Macalester, start with our Preliminary Application to help track progress and access your applicant portal. <\/p>\n

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Request Information<\/h3>\n

Ready to hear more about our college in the city, our leading academics program, or Mac’s commitment to internationalism and multiculturalism? Start here and let’s keep in touch. <\/p>\n

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Take a look at the many ways to learn about Macalester and engage with the Mac community. On-campus and virtual options are all available for high school students and families. We can’t wait to meet you!<\/p>\n\t\t\t \t\t\t \t\t\t

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Learn more about our College in the City<\/h2>\n

Explore our neighborhood campus, and step inside the buildings that will support your learning. Take a virtual tour any time, or join our staff and students for online information sessions, tours, and workshops. <\/p>\n