<p>I'm getting kind of nervous when looking around this forumn and seeing people knowing exactly what the want to major in. I have no idea what I want to major in but I'm thinking of neuroscience, economics, history, psychology, government, etc? haha i'm really open. Anyways, I want to find a college that has strong departments overall (for anything I decide to major in), a LOT of advising systems, and a lot of flexibility in double majoring/ choosing a major. Here are the schools I was accepted to/ am considering. Any advice?
- Wash U in St Louis
- Claremont Mckenna
- Pomona
- Northwestern
- Cornell
- Haverford</p>
<p>Great schools...you have some fantastic choices.</p>
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I want to find a college that has strong departments overall (for anything I decide to major in), a LOT of advising systems, and a lot of flexibility in double majoring/ choosing a major.
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<p>Pomona is fantastic. You'll get more care and feeding at Pomona. The smaller environment likely allows more flexibility as well. You'll also have the broader range of courses/resources in the Claremont consortium of colleges. It's the most prestigious of the Claremont colleges...I believe you can also take some classes in the other colleges like Harvey Mudd (for sciences) but don't quote me on this. </p>
<p>One thing we aren't considering however is your cost...What do your financial aid packages look like and what will your out-of-pocket expenses likely be for each?</p>
<p>*I believe you can also take some classes in the other colleges like Harvey Mudd (for sciences) but don't quote me on this.
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<p>The man does not lie</p>
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I believe you can also take some classes in the other colleges like Harvey Mudd (for sciences) but don't quote me on this.</p>
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<p>True but in this case it doesn't matter. Mudd doesn't offer many courses that would be relevant to a neuroscience degree. However, having Pitzer would definitely benefit for psychology. CMC and Pomona would be great choices. If you go to one of them you can still take classes at the other. </p>
<p>Pomona would be an excellent school for you. They have great programs in all the majors you listed.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice guys :) </p>
<p>What about the non-liberal arts colleges? I don't know, I'm from California and I've lived here all of my life, and I kind of want to explore different places. Also, financial stuff doesn't really matter because they all cost around the same for me.</p>
<p>I'd say Pomona or Claremont. I think for your situation I would advice to choose Pomona just because Claremont tend to be more pre professional.</p>
<p>Here's a vote for going out of state. It sounds like you're already leaning that way anyways. In your first post you mentioned you wanted good advising. I'd suggest you spend more time looking into this, and also into class size. Your first choice is whether you want the intimate feel of a LAC or the larger size of a U. Then look at advising.</p>
<p>As for majors, just laugh when you read posts from the kids that are so sure. Most HS kids can't even <em>name</em> more than 1/2 the majors offered at a college, and certainly have no personal experience with them; the classes simply aren't offered in HS. So even people that sound like they're 100% sure they know what they want to major in often find themselves changing their minds when they get to college and 1) see what else is out there 2) actually start taking classes in what they thought would be their major</p>
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<p>Please post your financial aid awards from each school. It will give us a better picture of which schools are the best overall academic and financial fit for you.</p>