@adaserk - I believe that graphic is an old one about the GRADUATING class of 2018. The apparently-current date at the top of the page is confusing, but it shows the current date every day - it’s not associated with the content.
And yes, Core is three classes, one in each of the first three semesters, and there are many choices of topic. You can go use “course search” utility in the Scripps portal without a login https://mycampus.scrippscollege.edu/ics - chose “SC CORE GE” in the pull-down menu under Course Area, and you will see all the different sections of Core from the semester you select. (Core 2 in spring, Core 1 and Core 3 in fall) Right now you can view the current and past offerings; next fall’s classes post next week.
You can also select the different Scripps GE categories (again under Course Area), in the course search, to see the variety of classes that can meet each GE requirement.
Sorry to jump in, OP - just tossing out some info while I’m here.
@adaserk Hi! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer questions. I’m currently trying to decide between a few schools and was curious what your experience in the writing program at Scripps is like. If all freshmen have to take writing 050, are they in one of those big lecture style halls for it? Or are there multiple classes? I really love writing so I just want to get a feel for the programs at different schools!
@history4life – Congrats and I’m glad you’re loving Scripps! Can you share your favorite aspects as well as any parts you don’t like? (PS – My D. has also been offered the James E. Scripps and she’s thrilled!)
@AlmostThere2018 Congrats to your daughter! My daughter is a Freshman and she was awarded the James E. Scripps scholarship too! She was also accepted at UCLA but Scripps was her first choice. She really loves it and is really happy she chose Scripps. She has taken classes at CMC and at the Keck Science center. The fact that she can take classes at any of the five colleges is a great plus. As a parent, I really felt the school is very supportive of each student and provides a lot of resources to ensure their success academically, socially and emotionally.
So sorry for the confusion on the stats I posted earlier! The link was circulating on campus and I unfortunately fell into believing the hype! Sadly this website won’t allow me to delete that post but I apologize for any confusion that must have caused.
@n0v3l-l0v3r the writing program at Scripps is very strong! Writing 50 sections are focused on one topic and are generally small -mine was about 12 people I believe. Although I considered myself a fairly strong writer and at first saw no need to take the course, I quickly learned that I was among many other strong writers who felt the same way. This course turned out to be surprisingly beneficial and in my specific class, I received a ton of feedback on my writing and overall had a very positive experience. That being said, I do know several people who had less than stellar experiences with their professors and felt as though they didn’t get a ton out of the class. Also, as someone who also really enjoys writing, I have found that Scripps is very writing heavy and places a huge emphasis on writing which has been great for me.
@SageMom – thanks for chiming in. I love the idea of Scripps for my D and she does too. That said, she has three other LACs that she’s been accepted to as well, and they have a higher profile in science, particularly feeding PhD bio programs which is what she wants to do. (She’s not pre-med.) It seems like Scripps is mainly known for humanities and while I know she can take science class at Keck and through the other colleges. But is that going to stand out to grad schools? This is not the deciding factor, by any means, because she could change paths in college. Anyway, she’s visiting in April and it’s at the top of the list – I think she’s going to have a tough decision. I’m happy to know your D is thriving!!!
@AlmostThere2018 , I’d say that for kids who love life sciences, the opportunities at Keck Science are excellent, although a lot of the cohort is probably pre-med, especially with the premed postbac program in the mix. The frustrating thing for this class is that the Keck facilities expansion will be completed just as they are graduating. The education is already excellent, but space is tight and the expansion will make a big difference as far as adding lab space and recruiting the additional faculty that this space will attract. Nonetheless, I have seen Scripps students have a wonderful experience and get tippy-top-tier internship and grad school opportunities. Also, Keck is expanding its interdisciplinary model over the next few years. (They now have a three-way interdisciplinary core sequence - Bio/Chem/Physics - but they are now developing two-way interdisciplinary tracks to give students more options in between the Accelerated Integrated Science Sequence and the traditional single-discipline courses.) I’m sure the bottom line is that your D can get what she needs at any of her top choices, so she’ll have to take a variety of factors into account and make the tough decision - congrats to her and good luck with that process!
Also, @n0v3l-l0v3r , FWIW Writing 50 was by far my D’s favorite class this past fall. They are small classes with varying themes - you can do a course search for past fall semesters to see the various course descriptions.
@AlmostThere2018 funny you should mention that because my daughter was introduced to Scripps by a Scripps alum who is a Science professor at UCLA and her UCLA grad student is now a Bio professor at Scripps! I also have a colleague whose daughter went to Scripps and was given great opportunities as a freshman to work on a research project that won all sorts of prestigious awards and she presented it at some prestigious science conference. She went on to a great internship (sorry I can’t remember the specifics). Most research projects go to the grad students but at Scripps the students get these opportunities! Make sure your daughter talks to a counselor at the Keck Science center to get a better understanding of their programs. My daughter had to switch out her regular acadamic counselor to a Keck counselor and it made all the difference! My daughter is on pre-med track but she also likes law (she is on the Scripps mock trial team) so who knows where she will end up! The great thing about Scripps is you are not locked into a major and they really want you to explore then declare your major Jr. year.
@SageMom and @aquapt – Thanks to both of you! This is really helpful. I feel like it’s coming down to 2 or 3 great choices for her and she’ll just have to go with her heart. (Tho one, not Scripps, offered a pretty small amount of aid so it might fall off the list unless something changes. . . ) I’m so amazed by what Scripps offers and appreciative!
Oh, and @adaserk , sorry to keep hijacking the thread you generously started (I kind of lost track of which thread this parent-conversation landed on)… and as for the Class of '18 stats link, I was fooled at first too, by the way the date seems to be current. Scripps needs to clean up all of the “archival” stuff on their website that comes up on searches - it can be hard to sort out old vs. new information!
@adaserk Hi! I was wondering if you could speak about Scripps’ career services and how helpful you think they are, what you know about the media studies major, and also what the housing situation is like- is overpopulation an issue? Thank you so much for doing this!
@adaserk Hi Does Scripps have any non-traditional students? (age 25+) Also, if so, how are they received by the rest of the student body? Thanks in advance for your response!
@paintcups I go to Pomona, but the 5Cs share a media studies program. From what I can tell, it’s pretty strong, but don’t come here expecting USC/NYU film school–the classes are mostly critical theory, not practice making media.
@adaserk Can you talk about the housing selection process as an incoming freshman? How extensive is the housing preference survey? Do most freshman room “blind”? How are the dorm rooms? Will the housing crunch last year, effect the choices freshman have in the Fall? Thanks for your input!
Don’t recommend choosing Scripps if you are a “non-traditional” student. I haven’t met anyone over 25 and while everyone is nice, it will be socially isolating and probably too small an environment for you to find a sense of community. Keep in mind how small it is, because it is an environment where you pretty much at least know the faces of most people in your grade.
Housing section process is very random. Scripps dorms are really nice and gorgeous but it is really hit or miss. They do an ok job with roommates but most of the time your roommate is the main person you do things with your first semester since the Scripps dorms really don’t have any community culture or social aspect. Making friends is largely on you from a lack of campus wide pride, and mixed dorms. Everyone is friendly, but most keep to themselves and their own lives. It is not the kind of college where everyone down a hall leaves their doors open. Just something to keep in mind depending what factors are important to you for college.
Hi,
I was accepted to Scripps, but I’m dead-set on majoring in CS and really want the woman’s college experience, so I was wondering what it’d be like. I just visited, but the admission office is a bit iffy about my questions/her attitude changed when I told her what I wanted to major in
I know that I can go to Mudd for CS, but when can I declare my major (cuz they’re telling me end of sophomore year usually, but I want to start taking classes earlier :/)
@worriednow101 I wouldn’t worry about it too much! I have a few friends who are planning on majoring in CS. You can declare your major at any time before the end of sophomore year and change it as many times as you need to. The admissions office was probably hesitant because the CS program is growing in popularity and while it is harder to get into the classes, you should definitely still be okay. If you’re still on campus for admitted students day, I would recommend discussing your concerns with a current student. Please don’t let the attitude of the admissions office change your mind about your decision! In general, the Scripps administration is going to push you to major at Scripps, especially before you arrive. However, we have a number of off campus CS majors and this shouldn’t be an issue.
Does Scripps have any non-traditional students? (age 25+) Also, if so, how are they received by the rest of the student body? Thanks in advance for your response!