<p>Hi :D</p>
<p>Sorry in advance for all my questions. :)</p>
<p>I'm currently looking into Sripps as one of my top colleges, but found out that they only offer a B.A. degree for all their majors. Is this true? Is this a disadvantage from a B.S. degree?
And I want to go to the pre-med track, want to become a pathologist, and wonder if Scripps will fit my needs.</p>
<p>I've tried researching and know about the Joint Science Program and such, but a bit more insight into this matter would help alot. I really like the atmosphere of the college and i can definately see myself there, but I'm worried it might not fit into my future career needs. I plan to go to med-school after I graduate.</p>
<p>Oh one last question. I'm thinking of doing an on-campus interview. How are interviews conducted? What are some typical questions I should be ready for? Are there any recommendations of things I should bring, resume or transcripts etc, and what I should wear? I don't really have any formal clothes so I'm trying to figure out if I should go out and buy some.</p>
<p>Hehe, sorry for all the questions.</p>
<p>Thanks for all your help</p>
<p>Sincerely,
Gloria</p>
<p>Hey Gloria!</p>
<p>You will most certainly not be at a disadvantage with a B.A. pre-med. Joint-Science has a Med school acceptance rate of around 82%, which is pretty darned high. Not only is it a well-respected science program (the joint-science post-bacc program has a 100% med school acceptance rate), the small class sizes will give you plenty of opportunities to be involved in research. There are even paid research opportunities during the summer months. Thesis (when you’ll be doing your own research) is also great preparation for grad schools (some students have been invited to present their findings at scientific conferences). So, assuming you’re the kind of student who takes advantage of those opportunities: good program + strong relationships with professors + research + thesis (should)= good medical school options. Plus, you might choose to participate in the Claremont Colleges chapter of Medlife ([Medlife</a> |](<a href=“http://www.medlifeweb.org%5DMedlife”>http://www.medlifeweb.org)). Students fundraise for the organization and spend parts of winter break or spring break abroad supporting mobile clinics and teaching community health. All this is to say, I think Scripps will fit your career goals.</p>
<p>Interviews are nothing to worry about. They tend to be conducted in order to facilitate a discussion. You’ll be asked some questions, like “what did you do this summer?”, “what have you read recently?”, “what classes are your favorites?”, “why scripps?” but if one of the questions hits a topic that turns into a really engaging conversation, the rest might be scrapped in favor of following the tangent. Bring some questions of your own, as well. Don’t go out and buy a suit! Wear something that you’ll be comfortable in, but be sensible about it (no holes, appropriate). Looking nice doesn’t hurt, but everyone in admissions knows that you don’t want to be going on a campus tour in high heels (I did, and it sucked). </p>
<p>Hope that helps! Feel free to ask as many questions as you want! You enable my procrastination ;)</p>
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<p>Lol, procrastination 
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<p>Thank you Eternal Icicle. 
you’ve just made Scripps my top college. I didn’t know about the Med school acceptance rate, heheh, hurray!!!</p>
<p>Oh dear. interviews. >.< that means I’ll probably be doing most of the talking. oh well, i just hope I don’t freeze up or say anything awkard.</p>
<p>Do you recomend to bring like a resume or anything to give to my interveiwers?</p>
<p>Lol, how’d you know I was thinking of buying a suit. lol. Thank you soo much. I’m really grateful you saved me the trip to the mall. Ahaha Oi, good advice on the heels too,
I was planning on doing a campus tour.</p>
<p>Do you think It’ll be ok to just wear some nice jeans, converse, shirt, and a hoodie, or would that be a bit too causal? I think it’ll be a bit cold, now that it’s becoming winter, so I’m kindof scared i’ll freeze if I wear thin clothes. Plus I’m not really a dressy person, my usual outfit is just jeans, sneakers, and a T-shirt ( the guyish kind).</p>
<p>Thanks again Eternal Icicle. :D</p>
<p>I’m forever grateful!!!</p>
<p>You really don’t need a resume for them. If you think that you’re at all likely to freeze up or just start blanking, you might want to bring it for yourself- to remind yourself of what classes you’re taking at the moment, what you did this summer, what you’ve read recently or your ECs. I did that for my first few college interviews because I was really nervous and I knew I’d start forgetting everything!</p>
<p>It probably will be a little chilly, even if it’s just in the morning (I don’t know what’s up with the weather right now- it was 80 yesterday). Anyway, nice jeans and a shirt-hoodie sounds fine. Much more important than what your wearing is how you carry yourself, so be confident and friendly, and since you won’t be in clothes that are far out of your comfort zone, hopefully that will translate to relaxed as well.</p>
<p>Another hint- if you are visiting while classes are in session, you may be able to sit in on a class if you’re interested. You just have to arrange for that with the admission office 2 wks in advance.</p>