<p>I've fallen deeply into LACs after doing considerable research. Both the Pomona and CMC seem to have excellent reputation, and have excellent Economics Program.</p>
<p>One thing I like about Claremont McKenna is that they don't look SAT scores for those who are transferring from a cc (and my SAT score is not that good- 1350).</p>
<p>But just to make sure, those who are familiar with the Econ programs of both schools, which school has better reputation and quality?</p>
<p>I'd say Pomona overall, but as you say, if you can get into McKenna, more power to ya.</p>
<p>All of the Clarmont colleges are very good schools. </p>
<p>If you don't mind me asking, why a LAC?</p>
<p>i say go to scripps.</p>
<p>cmc pomona is more science-y</p>
<p>From what I know, both schools have excellent departments. Pomona is arguably more well-known as a school, but CMC is widely recognized for econ, specifically. If you're applying to LACs at all, then the difference in how well the two schools are known is, I assure you, negligible.</p>
<p>At either school, you'll be able to cross-register into classes at the other. The main difference, I would say, is that econ is a much more prevalent interest on CMC. More events and opportunities are geared toward it, everyone takes it as a GE, it's one of the most popular majors, and so forth. Many (but not all) of these opportunities will still be open to you as a Pomona student, but I don't know enough about them to give specifics.</p>
<p>In general, Pomona is known as a little more theory based while CMC is known as a little more applied, but I don't know how this actually pans out in the econ departments.</p>
<p>Both great schools, and probably the two most comparable (and rivalrous)among the Claremonts. I'd advise you to come visit and check out the atmospheres at both to see which gives you a better fit. I've watched numerous CMC/Pomona "whose econ department is more awesome" debates between students and I still can't tell you who "wins" :-P</p>
<p>They are both schools and prepares students well for jobs in the econ field, but good luck getting in though. Both accepted a similar number of students for this year (Pomona w/ 18, CMC w/ 20).</p>
<p>Both are great schools! I myself am kinda considering applying to a small liberal arts college. Maybe Occidental college too.</p>
<p>1 = No chance what-so-ever unless some huge miracle occurs</p>
<h2>10 = Admission Guaranteed unless some huge unexpected tragedy occurs</h2>
<p>My GPA: 3.71
Major: Economics</p>
<p>EC:
Student Government for 8 months
Volunteer at hospital (administration office) (200+hrs)
Phi Theta Kappa (International Honors Society)</p>
<p>Employment:
Private tutor since September of 2005
Graphic/Webpage designer for an e-commerce company
Inventory manager/Accountant for an espresso company since June of 2006</p>
<p>WHAT IM PLANNING ON DOING THIS FALL:</p>
<p>Internship as a Bookkeeper at an Accounting Firm
Emerging Leadership Program
Continue on with my job/volunteer
Raise my GPA to 3.83</p>
<p>Courses Taken + Grades:</p>
<p>Dance Appreciation - A
Macroeconomics - A
Microeconomics - A
Calculus I - B
Calculus II - A
Geology - B
Critical Writing & Thinking - A</p>
<h2>Sociology 101 - A</h2>
<p>GPA: 3.71</p>
<p>What I'm taking this semester:</p>
<p>Principles of Accounting I
Principles of Accounting II
Economics History of U.S.
Business 101</p>
<h2>Math Analysis for Business and Sociological Science</h2>
<p>All A's on these courses means Cum. GPA of 3.84</p>
<p>What I'm taking FOR SURE on Winter/Spring 2007:</p>
<p>Calculus III
Statistic
Business Law
History of Western/Eastern Civilization (2 different courses)</p>
<h2>+ 3 other courses</h2>
<p>Raise GPA to 3.9 area by the end of the spring</p>
<p>SAT: 1350 (MCM doen't look at SAT score, but POMONA does)
HS GPA: 3.6 (I dunno if they look at HS grade)</p>
<p>I know my ECs are very weak.
Please tell me how much of chance I have at both schools.
I'm more concerned about MCM than Pomona cuz that's my first choice LAC.</p>
<p>dhl3, I think the application for these schools is around March of next year, so you have time to raise your GPA. </p>
<p>Pomona does look at SAT/HS GPA, but it has less weight if you are a junior transfer. I think those stats are fine.</p>
<p>I have friends that go to Harvey Mudd/Bowdoin/Williams (even though they applied to these schools as freshmans) and it seems to me that the selling point are the Personal Statements. You have to express to adcoms that you work well in tightly-knitted environments as oppose to large universities, and you must also show that you are up to par with their students, both intellectually and socially. Remember, these LAs put emphasis on building a good mix of diverse students starting w/ the incomming Freshman class.</p>
<p>overall I'd say your chance is around 7</p>
<p>I know Pomona is incredibly difficult to get into as a transfer. They take just a few a year. I don't know about CM. </p>
<p>If you get into both, I say Pomona ALL THE WAY. The student body and atmosphere, in my opinion, is way better than CM and thre's a greater diversity of strength in programs. </p>
<p>Pomona also has a bigger student body, which I know for me is a plus.</p>