<p>I have been considering applying to Scripps. I have grown up in a conservative christian home, and I went to a high school were 90% of the students had similar backgrounds. I am not as conservative as my parents, and I am open to all beliefs and world views. I would, however, feel much more comfortable if there were some people who shared my beliefs and values. I have heard that Scripps is very liberal. Is this true? Would I have a hard time finding people who have similar values and beliefs to me? or Is there enough diversity of opinion that I would feel comfortable?</p>
<p>Bumping this thread to ask this question: it sounds as though it’s pretty easy to take classes at the other Claremont colleges, even major in something that is only offered at one of the other colleges. So what does it actually mean to attend Scripps (or another Claremont college)? If you’re taking classes at the other colleges, maybe even more classes there than at Scripps, then what makes you a Scripps student? Is it just that Scripps was the college you applied to and were accepted at? Because that seems kind of arbitrary.</p>
<p>Dustypig, sorry that this reply has to be so late, but if you’re still interested… I’m a current Scripps first-year.</p>
<p>You have to take 1/3 of your classes on Scripps campus. You also have to undergo Scripps general ed requirements. What makes me a Scripps student really is the (frustratingly awesome and wonderful) Core I, II, and III courses that I have to take. Also, I get a Scripps degree, and I live on Scripps campus in the beautiful residence halls.</p>
<p>As a Pomona student the residential community would be different I’d wager, same if I were a CMC or Pitzer student. Mudd’s general education requirements seem like they’re something else entirely. :P</p>
<p>Wow, only 1/3 of classes? I’m a bit confused as to how cross-registration works since on the website it states </p>
<p>“First-year students usually register for their entire first-semester program at Scripps. Second-semester, they may register for one course at one of the other Claremont Colleges.”</p>
<p>So exactly how many classes can you cross-register in as a freshman? Sorry if this is a noob question, but I’ve only recently become interested in Scripps. It sounds like a great school.</p>
Hi! I’m a current Scripps senior. Scripps does encourage freshmen to take as many classes as Scripps as possible - especially the first semester. My first semester I had one class off campus - a language requirement. When you get to Scripps you will be able to speak with your assigned academic advisor (super helpful!) and discuss your options. Generally, it’s pretty easy to cross-register and shouldn’t be a problem but Scripps does encourage their students to attend classes at their own college.
yes, it’s encouraged to take them on campus… but as a first year, my roommate is taking 3/4 classes at Pomona and nobody’s protesting. Her major is there, after all.
hi, everyone. i was thinking about bringing my bird to Scripps. it’s not very loud (it’s a lovebird) but i don’t want to be the hated person on the dorm floor. any thoughts? thank you.
@ClassLass - hi! I’m a first-year at scripps. In order to have a bird on campus you have to get your roommates to agree (of course) and most first-years (I included) live in triples, so you’ll have two roommates. Also, the policy is that you must notify your RA, who will then initiate the process of getting it approved. Approval happens when everyone on your dorm’s floor says they’re not allergic/it’s okay. (The second floor RA in my hall said at orientation: “I’m telling you now that i’m sorry, but if you’re living on my floor, there will not be birds.” I think she’s allergic.) While I don’t know of any current birds on campus, they might exist (or have in the past). You might also want to consider how you’ll take care of it. It’s hard to get to Target or another large pet store without a car/license, because it’s around 2 or 3 miles away, but I don’t know if there would be supplies in the Village.
i was wondering what the policy is about having boys in our dorm rooms? i’m going to be a freshman at scripps next year and i want my boyfriend to sleep over sometimes but idk if that’s allowed? thanks!
@veganvibes: guests in the dorms must be accompanied at all times (lol partly because you don’t want them to get lost). Guests can stay for a certain number of consecutive nights but you have to work it out with your roommates (all first-years have at least one). If I’m not mistaken, policy is that you can have any sort of guest of any gender stay over for 3 consecutive nights without a problem. More than 3 in a row and they’re pretty much living here, which isn’t allowed because they didn’t pay. They will go over all of these rules at orientation. It doesn’t matter who you invite to your room (non-overnight) as long as your roommates don’t mind (please talk about it first so you guys don’t start hating each other), there aren’t too many of them (then it becomes a party that you should register) and you stay with them (or have another Scrippsie staying with them). You’re responsible for everything your guests do. I don’t think it’s strict at all. I see CMC students, Mudd students, boyfriends, brothers, etc. in the dorms pretty often. One was bringing his girlfriend food.
Also, as someone who herself reluctantly broke up with her high school boyfriend shortly after going to college, unless you’re ED, I personally wouldn’t recommend precipitating your college decision on whether or not he can spend the night for more than 3 days. If your relationship ends and you end up thinking “I could have been happier at X college, maybe?” it could mean a lot of regret for you. Just my thoughts.
Hello! I have a question about the application process.
In the Common App, it says that you can “submit a portfolio so that your special talent in one or more of the arts will be considered as part of the admission process to Scripps College” I am planning on majoring in Psychology with a minor in Fine Arts. However, to my knowledge, I can only decide on my minor once I am accepted.
Thus, would submitting a portfolio give me a favorable impression even though I’m not majoring in the Fine Arts?
Additionally, while I have a strong passion for art, I am not getting great grades (currently a 5+ in the IB system), so would a “mediocre” portfolio have a negative effect on my application?
@Ksister We’re all deciding our majors right now (I’m a sophomore). I don’t think submitting a portfolio would have any sort of detriment. It can only help, not hurt.
@Thing123 My GPA was around 3.8 weighted and 2040 SAT, 35 ACT. But Scripps is pretty holistic review, and it seems like 80% of interview applicants are accepted. According to the note written on my acceptance letter, it seems like they were more impressed by my interview & essay than anything. Hope this helps!
@enchantingly I’m interviewing this week at Scripps and have a low GPA but a 32 on the ACT. I’m hoping that my essays will stand out to them but I’m also hoping that the interview will make a difference. Just wondering, how exactly did you get that stat on the number of interview applicants getting in? Because if that is correct then it really will boost my chances. Was this just your point of view or a real stat you found somewhere?
Hi, Can one apply to Scripps and Major in Comp Sci. I see that it is not offered at Scripps but is offered at HMC and Pomona. How do Scripps students go about getting a Comp Sci major or minor if they want to major in say Bio and minor in Comp Sci. Have other students at Scripps been able to major in Comp Sci or do a combination where they do Bio and minor in CS at either of the other two colleges. Thanks
@TryntoFigureOut - First off you are probably better off starting your own thread and giving it a subject that is relevant to your question. However, that said, here is what I can tell you. To major in Computer Science you would do that through Mudd or Pomona. A Bio major you would do through Scripps by taking your classes at the Keck Science Center which is a shared resource between Pitzer, CMC and Scripps. I don’t know about a major in Bio and then a minor in CS, but I would assume you could do that through Keck and Mudd/Pomona respectively.
