Claremont McKenna College- definitely worth checking out!
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Why does no one seem to talk about it?
* Consistently ranked among the top 10 SLACs * 80% of classes under 20 students * 11 research institutes that conduct graduate level/think-tank level research on a variety of social science topics * Beautiful modern campus and a strong athletics program * Engagement opportunities that exceed just about any other school- 95% of students with internship experiences, 80% with two or more, 75% doing research with faculty * Diverse- 45% students of color, 15% international, 48 countries represented among 1400 students * At the center of the adjacent Claremont Colleges for expanded courses, students to interact with, and events * Highly regarded by Princeton Review for quality of life, accessible professors, career services, and happy students * Tight knit alumni network * #3 among all colleges and universities for feeding into top business schools (size-adjusted), #11 among all for feeding into top Wall Street jobs * Median earnings of 87K 2 years within graduation according to CollegeScorecard which is the 2nd highest among SLACs (after Harvey Mudd) * Full need met financial aid and merit aid up to full tuition It seems like there's hardly a better place to be if you want to study economics, politics, finance, or international relations. |
Anonymous
| probably because it's really hard to get into since they take so few students... DH got into Stanford and every other school he applied to but was waitlisted at Claremont McKenna |
Anonymous
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Because it's west coast, and whatever its merits (which are numerous) a lot of people living on the east coast are going to focus on east coast colleges with similar 'credentials.'
That said, I'd say all the Claremont colleges have a lot going for them, and the model of having five colleges on a single larger campus is to me a very solid one. It combines the benefits of a smaller, more "intimate" college setting with a larger community one can tap into whether for intellectual or social expansion. I looked at them when applying to colleges years ago and carefully considered (got in EA elswhere so didn't apply) and DS looked this year, and I remained impressed. |
Anonymous
| The Claremont Colleges are a gem!!!!!! An expensive gem but they provide first rate education and there is something for everyone...if you can get in. |
Anonymous
| My DC and friends certainly had it on their radars but it is extremely difficult to get into so my own DC figured why add another impossible to get into LAC when he already had a list from rhe northweast that he had visited and formed more specific opinions on. Davidson also fell into that hole for him. |
Anonymous
| Also one of the few politically diverse top colleges out there. They were ranked by FIRE as having the biggest commitment to free speech. They have 4 dinners a week for invited speakers to talk about a variety of topics regardless of political content. Very unique school |
Anonymous
| Yeah, it is on our radar and will visit to decide if it is a possible ED school. Agree that the Claremont colleges have a lot to offer. If I had a girl, I would also encourage her to apply to Scripps. |
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| 13.3% Acceptance rate. |
Anonymous
| All the Claremont colleges are great. |
Anonymous
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People talk about the Claremont colleges pretty often here. I learned about the Claremont colleges here. My kid is not getitng into those schools, though. (And the older one wasn't interested in a small school or a LAC.) |
Anonymous
I went to Scripps. Excellent experience. |
Anonymous
I am the PP. I went to Wellesley! |
Anonymous
As a former CMC student who frequently attended these dinners, I want to plug how wonderful they are. All sorts of interesting topics, plus a “formal” dinner beforehand with professors, folks from the community and other students — a great way to really hone those social/networking skills. |
Anonymous
| A family member went to Claremont McKenna and did not love it. |
Anonymous
| 82k cost of attendance not including flights |