Classes at Scripps (and all of the Claremont Colleges) are definitely a lot of work and require thoughtfulness and dedication. You will spend a considerable amount of time studying, reading, writing papers, and getting to know professors in office hours. The Core program is particularly challenging but in a fabulous mind opening way!
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I love the small community where you really get to meet a lot of people (for example, I know almost all of the other women who posted here on Cappex to review Scripps!) within the larger consortium that offers a greater veil of privacy. My classes are challenging, engaging, and fascinating. I don't give Scripps a perfect five stars because I sometimes wish I knew more boys and occasionally feel like I don't come from enough money to participate in the dominant Claremont culture. There are, however, great extracurricular and work opportunities on campus that are ripe for the picking!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I was awarded a merit scholarship (the James E. Scripps Scholarship) which covers half of my tuition plus room and board with a no loan guarantee. I am currently receiving almost $18,000 in grants from the college on top of the ~$24,000 scholarship because my particular need is high. If you're a good high school student, apply early for this opportunity! College is surprisingly affordable for me and my large family because of it! Even if you aren't awarded scholarships, they still do a very good job with financial aid. It's easy to write a letter to David Levy and explain extraneous circumstances that might not show up on paperwork, and after my family did they adjusted our award accordingly.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Before I came to college, I expected it to be the perfect fantasy world wistfully recalled by middle aged nonfiction writers and illustrated in an Asher Roth music video. But college is real life too, there are ups and downs and individual unique people who define your experience. With Scripps as with any college, things are never perfect. Just remember to get involved with 5C activities, be open to new experiences and people, and have fun! Take advantage of everything, you're paying for the five star gym and the advanced College and Career center, so go there!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
There are a couple of groups of Scripps students. If you like to work out, party hard, and wear cute clothes, you'll find that crowd here for sure. Also the quieter but still interesting group of students who like things like Doctor Who and staying in to watch movies. There's a strong LGBTQ community here as well. And no matter what kind of woman you are, you definitely have to be a hard working student who likes to engage with course material and is okay with hanging out with girls almost all the time! Really, even though we're surrounded by four co-ed schools, Scripps women hang out a lot with other Scripps women.
Classes at Scripps (and all of the Claremont Colleges) are definitely a lot of work and require thoughtfulness and dedication. You will spend a considerable amount of time studying, reading, writing papers, and getting to know professors in office hours. The Core program is particularly challenging but in a fabulous mind opening way!
I love the small community where you really get to meet a lot of people (for example, I know almost all of the other women who posted here on Cappex to review Scripps!) within the larger consortium that offers a greater veil of privacy. My classes are challenging, engaging, and fascinating. I don't give Scripps a perfect five stars because I sometimes wish I knew more boys and occasionally feel like I don't come from enough money to participate in the dominant Claremont culture. There are, however, great extracurricular and work opportunities on campus that are ripe for the picking!
I was awarded a merit scholarship (the James E. Scripps Scholarship) which covers half of my tuition plus room and board with a no loan guarantee. I am currently receiving almost $18,000 in grants from the college on top of the ~$24,000 scholarship because my particular need is high. If you're a good high school student, apply early for this opportunity! College is surprisingly affordable for me and my large family because of it! Even if you aren't awarded scholarships, they still do a very good job with financial aid. It's easy to write a letter to David Levy and explain extraneous circumstances that might not show up on paperwork, and after my family did they adjusted our award accordingly.
Before I came to college, I expected it to be the perfect fantasy world wistfully recalled by middle aged nonfiction writers and illustrated in an Asher Roth music video. But college is real life too, there are ups and downs and individual unique people who define your experience. With Scripps as with any college, things are never perfect. Just remember to get involved with 5C activities, be open to new experiences and people, and have fun! Take advantage of everything, you're paying for the five star gym and the advanced College and Career center, so go there!
There are a couple of groups of Scripps students. If you like to work out, party hard, and wear cute clothes, you'll find that crowd here for sure. Also the quieter but still interesting group of students who like things like Doctor Who and staying in to watch movies. There's a strong LGBTQ community here as well. And no matter what kind of woman you are, you definitely have to be a hard working student who likes to engage with course material and is okay with hanging out with girls almost all the time! Really, even though we're surrounded by four co-ed schools, Scripps women hang out a lot with other Scripps women.