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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They’re not similar at all. A student looking at Pitzer would be looking at Vassar, Wesleyan, and Macalester rather than Pomona. [/quote]
My Pomona kid also applied to Wes and Mac. I think Swarthmore also fits within the group. [/quote]
My Pomona DD also applied to Wes, Mac, and Swarthmore. She seems to have friends throughout the 5Cs. As far as I can tell, there's no hierarchy. I'm impressed by all the 5Cs and am convinced that each one has something unique to offer and could the the ideal fit for the right kid, regardless of prestige. I certainly see some commonalities between Pitzer and Pomona, but as others have mentioned Pitzer may not be the best fit for a kid who wants to focus exclusively on STEM. I recall that Pitzer takes a somewhat different approach to admissions (e.g., it's test blind), so I'd recommend doing research into Pitzer's practices before DC applies. (I think Your College Bound Kid has a Pitzer-focused podcast.)

I don't know much about Oxy, but it seems like a cool school. The biggest difference is the expanded social and academic offerings of the 5Cs vs. Oxy.

Last, disparaging Claremont's location is a popular pastime here, but I quite like it. While I no longer live in California, I went to UCLA but find Claremont Village much more charming than Westwood in the 90's. In fact, I'm looking forward to dropping off DD this weekend and spending a little time there.[/quote]

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