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“Outside of the classroom, Allegheny is also unique. Although the college draws heavily from its region (Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Western New York), it is the college of quality in its region and attracts ambitious, interesting, focused students. One student characterized his classmates as “Rust Belt Intellectuals,” and while that contention cannot be tested, there is something to the notion of gathering bright kids from small towns and allowing them to blossom in a challenging environment. The strength of feeling Allegheny’s students have for their college indicates that the experience is very good indeed. Unlike many other small college student bodies, this one is eminently appreciative of the opportunities the college provides. ”
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Peter Arango has been working in the field of college admissions for forty years, during which time he has counseled hundreds of students and families. He is an editor of the Houghton Mifflin Guide to U.S. Colleges and Universities, a contributor to numerous publications, and a frequent presenter at workshops on preparing for the college search. Currently, Peter Arango lives in Carpinteria, California where he holds the Littlefield Chair in Humanities at Cate School.