<p>how exactly does this work? i know that pitzer, cmc, and scripps all have their science classes through this, but that concept confuses me a bit- does it mean that if you got into pitzer, you'd take the same physics classes as someone at cmc or scripps, even though cmc is a better school?<br>
what're the research opportunities there like? and can you take classes at pomona or harvey mudd instead of at the jsd, too? and of course, is this worth looking into further, or simply, is it a good program for the three sciences?</p>
<p>bump 10char</p>
<p>I went to Mudd, but I’m fairly certain you are correct, if you go to Pitzer you’d take your physics/bio/chem classes with Scripps and CMC students. CMC may be a higher ranked school but that’s because of its political science, economics and other humanities, not because of its prowess in the sciences, as clearly it shares those programs with Scripps and Pitzer. Your definition of a “better school” needs to be redefined, as most colleges and universities do not excel in every field but are known for a few. All students at the Claremont Colleges can take most of the classes offered at any of the other colleges so yes you can take classes at Pomona and Harvey Mudd. I don’t know much about the research opportunities, but I knew a Scripps student who did summer research there after her first year, which would indicate that research is there for the taking.</p>
<p>Suin had a pretty good answer for this. I’m a Scripps student and can verify all of that. While you are probably allowed to take science classes at Mudd or Pomona, for your major you would be required to take most classes through the JSD. There are a lot of opportunities to work closely with professors. Some students I know T.A. and are paid lab assistants (even over the summer), and many stay over the summer to conduct research with professors.</p>
<p>ah ok, thats good to know. so could i, for example, take some of the higher-level classes at pomona or HM? and also, what is the reputation for the JSD? would i be able to get into a good grad school (mit, harvard, berkeley, caltech, etc) after attending, say, pitzer and going through the jsd?</p>
<p>You probably would be able to take higher level classes at the other colleges, but the specifics vary. Scripps specifies that half the classes for your major have to be scripps (or intercollegiate) classes, but mostly you should be fine, especially if the specific class isn’t available through JSD. JSD has a great reputation; among Scripps pre-meds, the acceptance rate into medical school is around 86%. JSD also runs a post-bac program that has a 100% acceptance rate to medical schools. I’m not sure what the grad school rate, is however.</p>
<p>forgot about this post due to a busy few weeks, but thanks eternal, thats quite the med school acceptance rate wow. its enticing, to say the least…</p>
<p>bump for want of vast knowledge</p>