<p>Hi im the one who posted the same question for PPE a couple of days ago. I really can't decide between Pomona and CMC, though i know i can take some classes at the other college whichever of the two i go to next year. I'm not sure im applying to both since my high school has a fixed quota for every student.</p>
<p>Since you posted this question in the Pomona forum as well, I answered it there by responding to a Pomona poster who had her own views on the subject. Here is my response:</p>
<p>I agree both schools are excellent and are somewhat different in their orientation. I hope your daughter is happy with her school ( I assume it is Pomona). I had the same reaction as your husband. The economics program at CMC is less theoretical and more geared for students who want to use the degree to pursue a career in business, finance, accounting or just start their own business. At CMC, a student can minor (called sequences) in finance or leadership and, in addition to the economics major, can also get a degree in economics-accounting. The school has an excellent career services office, and will spend considerable time with every student, helping them to secure great internships and postgraduate jobs in their fields.</p>
<p>As for the school being conservative, I think this is somewhat of a myth perpetuated by people who are not very familiar with the school. Yes, the school is more conservative than Pomona or other elite liberal arts colleges, but I would bet there are more students of the liberal persuasion than of the conservative variety. If you had to categorize the school politically, I would say it is “balanced”. Regarding the lack of balance and harmony, I am not sure what your daughter was referring to, but if you talk to the students at CMC, you would be hard-pressed to find anyone who doesn’t love the school. As a matter of fact, CMC is usually at the top of the various lists every year for happiest students in the country. I am not sure how this would happen if the school lacked balance and harmony.</p>
<p>Anyway, I do agree with you that students should visit the schools and see where they feel more comfortable. However, to be honest with you, I think these threads by students, asking which school is better, are kind of silly. The reality is that both schools are very difficult to get into, and the students who ask these questions probably could not get admitted to both schools. So, my advice is to apply to both schools, and if you are fortunate enough to get into one or both of them, then you will be in the enviable position of having a wonderful choice to make.</p>