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[quote=Anonymous]My kid got into an Ivy and Pomona this last college cycle. DC loved Pomona but choose the Ivy instead. If the decision is between Princeton and Pomona I agree with a previous poster. It's Princeton hands-down. The resources at Princeton and what it offers can't compare.  From our experience if you need financial aid, the Ivies are tops - Princeton especially. Not to diss Pomona though it has alot to offer as well just not quite on the same level. However my kid met Pomona students that choose Pomona over Ivies.

Pomona is looking for the same thing Ivies are. Kids that are interesting and offer more than just stats. My kid was not the top #1-5 in the class ( was in the top 10% though) quite often these schools will bypass tippy top students for more interesting ones just below. Essay must have a unique voice. ECs must show a point-of-view or belief in something - it can be anything but it has to be authentic and personal. The admissions officers at Pomona do have a very personal style - and they will reach out to your kid if they want you.

I'll also say that they are looking for talented URM kids - but you can't be URM just for URM sake. They are looking fro URM kids whose perspective has been shaped by living and breathing as a URM in this country. Very different than just checking a box. I'd say broadly what Pomona is looking for is diversity - and diversity in the very broadest sense of the word.

Anyway good luck OP, just make sure your kid has a broad list of schools. It's fine to fall in love with one, but finding backups is critical.

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