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<p>My ECs were pretty spotty as well, so no worries. I had a couple of academic summer experiences, and a part-time job, but no sports or ECs during the year that I was heavily involved with. So I don't know what to tell you. If it worries you, you still have time to get more involved, but ultimately it is what you make of it.</p>

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<p>I feel kind of obsessive by asking three questions in a row, but oh well. </p>

<p>If one applies for academic scholarships, which require an earlier deadline, and you don't receive any money, are you still considered for regular admission?</p>

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<p>I didn't send my SAT II scores and that was fine, but I would still take them. If you end up doing well then it's another thing that can boost your application, and if you aren't happy with your scores you don't have to send them. </p>

<p>To answer your last question, yes! You are definitely considered for regular admission. If you're able to get your application done in time, then you really don't have anything to lose.</p>

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<p>Just out of curiosity: I often hear about the Scripps dorms and how beautiful they are but I haven’t seen any photographs of the actual rooms. Does anybody have any?</p>

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<p>There aren’t very many just sitting around the internet, which I ran into last year too. But a really good way to find pictures would be by friending, or just looking through the Facebook photo albums of current Scrippsies (there are a bunch of Scripps first years answering questions on the Scripps 2013 facebook group).
Here are a couple of my room in Dorsey, one of the older dorms:

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(that bar on the bed was super annoying, and i had it removed, as well as my bed lowered.)
Also, this is only my half of the room. Double what you see in the picture to get the idea of the whole room. We have a sink, 2 closets, the window is out into the courtyard with a beautiful flowering tree shading our room. I think we have one of the largest freshman doubles (which is why I can’t get the whole room in the shot).</p>

<p>Oh, I found more! This is of the courtyard:
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This is the outside:
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This is our living room:
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<p>Here’s the other half of Eternal Icicle’s room…
Our room is bigger than many of the doubles we’ve seen (we’re doing hall draw open houses right now, so we’ve been checking out all of the other rooms).

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We really love the room :slight_smile: The pictures just don’t do it justice…Forced doubles are a little more crowded, but if your beds are bunked or lofted there’s usually plenty of room.</p>

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<p>i dont have pics, but i can tell you that when i went to go visit i stayed in a double and it was the most amazing dorm room i’ve seen!!</p>

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<p>Thanks for the pics! These are by far the nicest dorms I’ve seen.</p>

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<p>Would anybody know the maximum amount of courses one may take per semester? How many courses per semester to students generally take? Is it possible to take 5 courses in the first semester of freshman year, and is it advisable to do so?</p>

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<li><p>The max credits you can take without special permission is 5.75 in one semester (I’m relying on memory, but this info is available on the Scripps website). A normal class is one credit.</p></li>
<li><p>Typical course load, and the average load required for graduation in 8 semesters, is 4 classes per semester (32 for graduation). 3 classes is the minimum for a full-time student. 5 is not at all unheard of, but also not the norm. 4 + something ‘fun’ (e.g., PE) is common.</p></li>
<li><p>I personally don’t think it’s advisable to take 5 full courses in the first semester of your freshman year, though it probably is allowed. Better not to overload/overwhelm yourself up front, I believe. Even if you find out that 5 courses is perfectly manageable for you, I recommend letting yourself have some free time first semester to acclimate, socialize, explore ECs, etc. Taking 4 courses + PE or another partial credit class would probably be fine.</p></li>
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<p>I ranged from 3 (+ thesis) to 6 academic classes per semester, but never went below 4 credits or above 5.25.</p>

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<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>Most people I talk to agree that 2nd semester of freshman year is harder than the first, so if you’re a pretty diligent worker it might be fine. However, if you think you’re going to want to get involved doing other things like running for a Scripps Associated Students position, or if you’d rather spend the whole weekend partying/hung over, then you might not want to for lack of time.
You can always try it and bail in the first week or so if you think the schedule won’t work for you. That’s what I did this semester. If you’re going to take 5, I would just recommend that they’re not all reading-intensive courses. An extra class load of assigned books eats up a lot of time.
It really just depends on the kind of student you are. If you’re not happy when you’re not trying to do a million things at once, that’s great, I’ve met a handful of impressive people like that here. On the other hand, if you would rather relax and enjoy the social part of college and take it a little easy at first (or the whole time), people do that to.</p>

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<p>^ I’m typically a very busy, involved person, and I was certainly not the drunk/hungover on weekends type, but still chose to trust Scripps re: recommended course load for first semester. That choice was neither in an effort to ‘take things easy’ nor to leave time for something like SAS (although I did end up having weekend extracurriculars). More than anything, I just didn’t know exactly what I was getting into, either academically, extracurricularly, or socially, and I didn’t want to overestimate myself early on only to have to make up/pay for it later.</p>

<p>To each his own, of course, and you’ll know best what’s right for you! I just wanted to expand a bit because 4-5 classes sounds easy when you’re used to 7-8 HS classes, but 4 credits is a typical full-time load, and depending on a variety of factors (the specific classes, your other commitments, your study/time management habits), it can keep you surprisingly busy.</p>

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<p>Sorry Student615, I didn’t mean to imply that 4 classes was “easy.” I myself haven’t been able to do anything more than 4 since I’ve been here, and I’m also not a party person or heavily involved in campus activities aside from my job. The classes that I have keep me busy enough. (Not to mention lurking on CC)</p>

<p>I guess the point I was trying to make is that it depends on the priorities of each student. And a balanced work load is a great way to go. But I know several people who took 5 classes starting their first semester, because if they could manage it, and were paying 50K to be here anyway, why not? And they did it spectacularly, without imploding. So if someone picks the right balance of classes, and really wants to do 5, I think it’s great. As long as they know to drop the class if they find it’s too much work a couple weeks in, keeping in mind that when finals roll around it could be hell.</p>

<p>Here’s what I consider unbalanced: Core+Writ50+lang+2 more humanities
Why: Core, humanities, and Writ50 will all be reading intensive, and more or less writing-intensive as well. A beginning language is usually 5 days a week, which is also a lot.</p>

<p>Another example: Core+Writ50+3 sciences
Why: While science isn’t writing-intensive, it takes up a lot of time, especially if you have a lab for each one. Labs are generally 4 hours once a week. So even if you’re only taking 2 sciences, that’s 8 hours a week, not counting doing pre-lab homework and formal lab write-ups.</p>

<p>The recommendations Scripps makes are incredibly well-informed and to the benefit of most students. However, some students aren’t happy until they’ve pushed themselves to the limit, and that’s what petitions are for.</p>

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<p>Well, for first semester, I was planning on something like Core, Writ50, AISS, and Calc 1. I’ve done the equivalent of Calc 1 in high school, so I don’t think it would be that much pressure? :)</p>

<p>Also, is it possible to get jobs on campus or off campus somewhere close by? Do many students work?</p>

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<p>Eternal Icicle: Very much agree :)</p>

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<p>Hmm. AISS is incredibly intense, for everyone. But if you’ve done Calc 1 before, and it’s review… I would talk to some people who are in AISS if you get the chance. If you’re coming to SADIOS that would be a good time. And Gracieloos, who answers questions on here sometimes is in AISS this year.</p>

<p>A lot of students work doing something or other. There are all kinds of jobs on campus, for work study and non- work study, and most people find a job on the 5-Cs as opposed to off-campus. A ton of places hire: The Field House, the Motley, the Mailroom, CP&R, SARLO, the Libraries, you can tutor (other claremont students, or younger kids). Basically, lots of opportunities.</p>

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<p>Concerning the work load-- are any of you on a CSM sports team? How does that time commitment factor in?</p>

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<p>Core, Writing 50, AISS, and Calculus 1 if you’ve already done it shouldn’t be bad at all. Although if you’ve done AP Calculus and did well on the exam, I think I would just go straight to Calculus 2. I don’t know if it is being offered again next year, but this year in the first semester there was a math class for AISS students to brush up, that met once a week (I believe it’s a .5 credit). So you could take that as well.</p>

<p>I took 4 classes first semester, (AISS, Core, Writing 50) and thought it was already a pretty heavy load because of AISS. During the first semester I also had a job at the registrar’s, and it was a job where I didn’t get time to do homework, so for most of the mornings and afternoons I was usually busy with something. But I do wish I would have taken a fifth course such as Calculus 1 which would have been low-key now due to some small scheduling issues I’ve been having. Right now in the second semester I’m taking 4 credits plus a quarter PE credit.</p>

<p>I agree with Eternal Icicle and Student615 that if you’re going to overload with 5 or 6 classes, then do not have them all be the same type; don’t make them all reading-intensive classes or take 3 classes with lab. I know someone who is taking 5 classes, 2 of them very reading-intensive and 3 lab classes, and she’s having a tough time being able to fully give her attention to each of them. If you do want to take classes that are reading-intensive, try to look at ratemyprofessors for how easy or low-key the professor is and balance it out from there.</p>

<p>I really don’t recommend taking more than 2 lab classes (with AISS it won’t be a problem). Lab is basically another course for 4 hours a week and formal lab reports, prelabs, etc. take up a lot of time as well in addition to the actual homework and such given by the class.</p>

<p>iTransient, just FYI, the AISS professors are being switched for next year; the three aren’t the three I have right now, so I don’t know exactly how different it will be or how
less or more difficult it will be. Expect it to still be a heavy load obviously though.</p>

<p>Jobs are really easy to find especially on-campus. First semester I worked at the registrar, and now I have office hours for part of a club I am in where it is basically time to do homework. A TON of students work. I recommend trying to find a job where you can do homework because for me having the job I have now has made my load a bit easier compared to when I worked at the registrar.</p>

<p>I’m not on a sports team, but I know people that are and during season they are pretty busy, but it’s manageable. I think it’s just a matter of using your time wisely and making sure you are okay with a very busy schedule. That’s the best answer I can give you for all that I know about it, sorry!</p>

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<p>So… I know no one has asked a question about food or holiday food recently… but I thought I would share something enlightening.
The colleges have a habit of having pretty candle-lit or just fancy dinners on special holidays, like around the thanksgiving/christmas time or for easter. These are always delicious, without fail. Harvey Mudd does them spectacularly well. I would like to share with you Harvey Mudds Easter Brunch menu for tomorrow.
(I’m sort of in shock since I found this out, but it does justify the college sticker price a bit)
Soup:
Homestyle Chicken Noodle
Cream Of Broccoli
Lumberjack Vegetable
Salad Bar
Mimosas
Buffet:
Orange Glazed Ham
Carved New York Striploin
Portobello Mushroom Ravioli w/Marsala Sauce
Au Gratin Potatoes w/Carmelized Onions
Country Style Scrambled Eggs
Chicken Apple Sausage
Hickory Smoked Thick Sliced Bacon
Home Fried Potatoes
Whole Grain Pancakes
Tofu Scramble
Vegan Sausage Links
Asparagus w/Hollandaise Sauce
Omelet Station
Lobster Tail
Bagels & Lox
Cheese Blintzes
Fresh Made Strawberry Pies
Carrot Cake
Self Serve Waffle Bar</p>

<p>Dear god. Yes, you did read lobster tails. And I thought it would be a better idea to have Easter with a family?!?!?</p>