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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know these two generally rank comparably and are probably equally good as four year experiences, but my understanding is that Amherst is an especially elite name brand that can open more doors than Pomona can (especially in business and finance). It's the combination of history, east-coast tribalism, and a fiercely devoted alumni network (west coast schools in general lack the same "old boy" group).

Is better weather, the ease to take a handful of classes at some other LACs, and some chances to go into LA (not nearly as much as you'd hope for, given the rigorous academics and distant proximity) really worth turning down Amherst's lifelong dividends? I don't know. Maybe at some point in the future Pomona will be seen and held in the same regard, but the current perception is not yet there. [/quote]

I agree that this may be valid if you intend on a NYC career or one in finance.  But it's far less relevant for students who have no interest in that world and I'm pretty certain the Pomona kids don't fit that profile. On the other hand, such a student might land at Claremont McKenna and I think they'd do quite well even against an Amherst grad.[/quote]

CMC dominates for MBA/IB/consulting on a per capita basis. Usually above Amherst in most, generally goes head to head w/ Williams for #1. Fiercely loyal alumni network.

Pomona students get access to the same on campus recruiting (it's 5 college based), but as you mentioned Pomona simply doesn't attract those students. CMC is a better fit for their interests. Pomona is closer in fit to the intellectually bent Swat/Carleton vs NESCACs/CMC which are more pre-professional. And that's a pretty significant difference. [/quote]

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