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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DC is leaning toward Economics and Philosophy as his major, and he’s looking for a place with a strong academic community where he can dig deep into both fields. He values a close-knit environment with small class sizes and a sense of connection between students and professors. Claremont McKenna stands out to him because of its resources like the Athenaeum, its research centers, and the opportunities that come with being in California. He loves the idea of having access to diverse internships and opportunities, especially in the business and policy spheres, which he’s interested in exploring.

That said, I’ve got some strong connections to Amherst, and I’ve always thought of it as a top-tier liberal arts school with a respected reputation across a variety of disciplines, including Economics and Philosophy. The rigorous academic environment there is something we both admire.

What I’m struggling with is how to balance the location, opportunities, and academic environment at Claremont McKenna with the overall prestige and longstanding reputation of Amherst. Is Claremont McKenna seen as strong in the areas DC cares about—specifically Economics and Philosophy—or is Amherst’s name and academic rigor just too hard to beat?[/quote]

I think Amherst would be stronger in Philosophy/Economics to be honest. CMC seems more practical in focus (pre-business, pre-law) versus rigorous intellectual or academic.[/quote]
In what ways? Actually look at the faculty line ups for Amherst and CMC and there's a stark contrast. CMC also has a PPE program with amazing outcomes: both academic and professional. Live outside your bubble.[/quote]

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