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[quote=Anonymous]My DC went to Amherst and a younger DC almost went to Pomona, and I don't think the 5 college consortium is at all comparable to the Claremont colleges setup. Pomona is geographically contiguous to the other colleges, so in some ways it's like one large university campus. There is quite a bit of intermixing of student bodies, in the dining halls, on sports teams, in the classroom. With Amherst, kids have to bike, drive or take a bus to get to the other colleges. My DC took a class at Smith (in a subject that wasn't offered at Amherst) and one at UMass (mostly so he could eat in their acclaimed dining hall) after junior year when he had a car, because the bus was unreliable. I know Amherst touts the consortium, but it shouldn't be a consideration on your kid's decision. Also, listen to those who say how hard it is to get into Pomona from the DC area. Unless your HS has a history of unhooked kids getting in ED, I wouldn't bother.[/quote]
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