Scripps or midd

[HrryStylsLuvr]

I’m stuck between applying to scripps or middlebury for ED2. I was deferred from Bowdoin ED1 but I don’t have a huge attachment to the school so I want to try my chances somewhere else.

I want to go into environmental policy or law. I am drawn to the consortium at scripps, but I am more familiar with the social scene at midd and the ultimate frisbee culture etc is super appealing to me. I love everything outdoors, but I am also very social and I think a medium-size school might benefit me. I feel more of a draw to Vermont than LA, but I am used to city living so rural life might get old quick. In general I am super up in arms about which school to apply to ED2, if anyone has any input on differences between the two or strengths and weaknesses it would be appreciated!!

[MWolf]

Midd is better for environmental policy, and it seems that you are already leaning in that direction anyway.

Middlebury is a typical rural NESCAC. It is in a small town in beautiful rural VT, it is dominated by kids from the NE, with a large West Coast contingent. The dominant cultures are East Coast Liberal, “Crunchy”, and Preppy. There is a strong outdoors culture, even among the more preppy crowd.

Scripps is a woman only college, part of the 5 Cs, between the LA urban area and the Inland Empire. It is in a very pretty Southern California suburb/town. I am not familiar with the cultures there, so maybe somebody else could help.

If you are looking at environmental policy, why not Pitzer? If you are looking at a woman’s only college, why nor Smith, Wellesley, or Mt Holyoake?

[merc81]

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[HrryStylsLuvr]

thank you!!

[HrryStylsLuvr]

yeah I agree my taste is all over the place but there are certain things that draw me to both. I’m also super interested in Colby which has a developed enviro policy program and is more similar to Midd social culture-wise.

[gotham_mom]

@HrryStylsLuvr Don’t apply ED2 if you’re undecided and if Bowdoin is still your true first choice. My D was deferred from Midd last year, and I tried to convince her to apply to another SLAC ED2. She wouldn’t and ended up with many good RD acceptances including Midd. (She didn’t submit a LOCI, but did send an art portfolio that she refused to submit for ED.) Hang in there!