<p>I graduated this year from my local public university a year early, with a B.S. in Biochemistry. I had plans to go into medical school, took the MCAT, applied and even got accepted into a number of schools. However, my senior year, I had some extra spots open for elective classes, and took several sociology classes, and discovered that my education was to a large extent, 'incomplete,' if that makes sense. I think it would be of great benefit for my life in general to seek out a B.A. from a liberal arts institution, to round out my severely squared pure science education. Although I can explain all kinds of chemical pathways in the body, among many other things, I'm feeling fairly deprived on many other important subjects, and perhaps an additional 2 years of school studying outside of the scope of hard science would supplement that. Sure, I want to continue with a career in medicine, but more importantly, I am an advocate of living a complete, well-rounded life. </p>
<p>So here is my question: would it be possible to apply to Pomona seeking a second degree? I guess I would be a certain kind of non-traditional student, but I also graduated early, so I am still in a typical college age bracket (I'm 21). How does Pomona see public school transfers? My grades are decent. I graduated magna cum laude, with a 3.7 GPA, from a no-name division II public school, though. Does anyone have experience in this, or know of a similar situation? Also, Pomona has my attention specifically because (insert reasons anyone wants to attend Pomona here).</p>
<p>I'm also considering the other Claremont colleges too, as well as Rice (close to home), some less competitive LACs, and achieving a B.A. from a regular public school. I have options, but this is my most favorable one. Thanks in advance for the input.</p>