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  • 6 out of 6 people found this review useful.

    Summer from Rancho Cucamonga, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    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!
    Am enjoying being here

    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!
    Bang for the buck

    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.
    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!
    Great for these types of students

    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.

  • 4 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    Shane from Orlando, FL

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Is there such a thing as learning too much?
    Am enjoying being here

    How could you not?
    Bang for the buck

    According to some big hats as well.
    Tips for prospective students

    Relax. The acceptance rate is low, but if you belong here, you'll end up here.
    Great for these types of students

    Hard-working
    Intellectual
    Cross-Disciplined

  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Zaneh from Clinton, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    It is definitely challenging here, but they offer you help every step of the way if you fall behind such as free tutors, mentors, and helpful professors.
    Am enjoying being here

    I love being here, even though I am really far away from home. I have made my own home and family of friends who are here to support me.
    Bang for the buck

    Financial aid is generously given at Scripps and they are very understanding of every situation and try to accommodate you accordingly.
    Tips for prospective students

    Don't stress yourself out about getting in, because if you are applying you are smart enough to get in! Make sure you keep up your academic drive once you are here.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Lauren from Covina, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am enjoying being here

    The campus is gorgeous, the classes & professors are great, and the students are friendly. I'm not the best people person, and I've made plenty of friends. My group of friends here is actually larger than it was in high school. We may not be as close as I am with my friends from high school, but it's only 2 months into my freshman year.
    Bang for the buck

    Going to Scripps ended up being cheaper than the state university I was accepted to. The classes are also fantastic, so I am very satisfied.
    Tips for prospective students

    Tour the college. It may sway your mind, and at the very least, it's a VERY pretty place to be.
    Great for these types of students

    If you're a serious student, but also like to have fun, Scripps is the place for you. Everyone here seems to know how to balance work and play fairly well.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Andrianna from Catonsville, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I transferred to Scripps in my second year of college not entirely knowing what I wanted to study. After dabbling in some introductory courses in subjects of interest, I finally found a major that worked for me--Media Studies. The department is an intercollegiate one, which granted me access to the media professors at the other Claremont Colleges. I appreciate that Scripps allows you to pursue your interests on its campus and beyond--it is truly an awesome opportunity.
    Am enjoying being here

    There are always activities and events that bring us together as a community, whether its the weekly tradition of Scripps Tea in Seal Court or listening to a live-band performance at the Motley Coffeehouse. The Scripps environment is definitely an open and welcoming one.
    Bang for the buck

    I think you make your college experience what you want it to be, regardless of its financial cost. Scripps provides many useful tools to aid you in building this experience. I recommend taking advantage of all its opportunities. Join a club, apply for a research grant, become a peer mentor or tutor--whatever you want, make it happen.
    Tips for prospective students

    Be yourself. The college process is competitive, but know that you are more than your academics and SAT scores. Share as much about who you are as you can. Be a person and not just an applicant.
    Great for these types of students

    I became more outgoing after I came to Scripps. I was always pretty focused, but I learned how to follow through on my ambitions more when I got here. So, if you are already the outgoing/ambitious type, then I think you are golden and should definitely look into Scripps!

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Michelle from Los Angeles, CA

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    I think that at Scripps College you will learn about because really care about your education.
    Will enjoy being here

    You will learn because the teachers are passionate about what they teach.
    Bang for the buck

    Even though it is expensive, don't worry about the money because most students receive financial aid and scholarships.
    Great for these types of students

    This school is great for all female students who want to explore their options for a future career.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Victoria from Santa Clarita, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Scripps College has a three semester Core program in which first years and sophomores learn about the limitations of definitions, debate about human nature and difference, and question the terms of modern society. The core program unites the freshWOmen class through intellectual and philosophical discussions that continue even beyond the classroom walls.
    Scripps College is also part of the Joint Science Department in which students from Claremont McKenna, Scripps, and Pitzer Colleges attend science lectures and labs, engage in collaborative study, and get the opportunity to research with faculty members.
    All professors I have had the pleasure to learn from have been friendly, approachable, passionate about their field, and always willing to make themselves available during office hours.
    Am enjoying being here

    There truly is no place quite like the Claremont Colleges. Yes, Scripps College is a women's college, but it is like no other. Scripps College is one of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges in the Claremont Consortium. Scripps student life blends together with each of the other college campuses: Harvey Mudd, Pitzer, Claremont McKenna, and Pomona. While you are nurtured and empowered at a small women's college, you simultaneously get the experience and resources that come with a large university.
    Bang for the buck

    The Scripps College environment, from the beauty of the landscaping and architecture to the vast diversity of the people you meet, is worth so much more than you'd ever dream.
    Tips for prospective students

    I visited the website when I was a prospie, and I was intrigued. But to truly experience Scripps, you must visit the physical campus. The moment I stepped on that campus, I fell in love.
    Great for these types of students

    A young woman who loves to be nerdy, vibrant, or basically herself, is ideal for Scripps College. She is one who cannot necessarily make up her mind about what she wants to study, but she knows she loves to do a lot (let's face it many Scrippsies are known to be overachievers!) and she knows she wants to make a difference in the world. At Scripps, those wants become tangible realities.

  • J

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    The beauty of the campus is overrated. The convenience of the 5C's will probably save my life. If you're looking for a small campus with large dorms, and aren't worried about the cost, this is a suitable choice for you.
    Tips for prospective students

    Avoid slacking off during senior year or during the summer. This doesn't necessarily mean reading dull, monotonous books that are incomprehensible to you. Find what you enjoy and dive into that subject area.
    Dorm Life

    If you're straight, it's convenient not to have guys around to distract you. (Of course, you'll see them in classes and whatnot.)
    Food and Dining

    Average.
    What to do for fun

    Claremont Village-- dining, shopping, etc. A lot of parks around-- natural greenery and such.
    Bang for the buck

    Too expensive.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Wednesday tea. ^.^ (fair trade coffee/tea at Motley anytime, any day)
    Great for these types of students

    - both liberals and conservatives
    - those who enjoy peace and quiet
    - those who can afford the bill
    - those who aren't super picky
    - those who enjoy learning
    - artsy folks
    Greek Life

    nonexistent
    Campus Safety

    Normally, there's nothing to worry about in the safe town of Claremont.

  • Kristie from South Gate, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    scripps will challenge you to grow academically, personally and politically. i wouldn't be who i am today if it weren't for the people i met and the education i received here.
    Tips for prospective students

    visit the campus and ask to do an overnight stay, there's no better way to get a feeling of the college. if you book an overnight stay, the admissions office will provide you with free meals, coupons to the motley coffeehouse (our very own student run coffeehouse, where all the cool kids go) and oh so much love.
    Academic Rigor

    i have friends at ivy leagues whose classes aren't nearly as rigorous as ours are. the classes will challenge you intellectually, but the professors and students create a supportive community that makes the rigor a little more bearable.
    Dorm Life

    scripps isn't crackin when it comes to the social aspect of dorm life, but that's something that our hall directors are working on. it's definitely a great place to study and live (it's always quiet) and oh so very beautiful.
    Food and Dining

    when i was in high school i toured a lot of colleges and i can fairly say that scripps' food is by far the best dining hall food i've ever had, followed closely by wellesley and ucla:-)

    What to do for fun

    scripps is what you make of it. there are hundreds of on-campus organizations to get involved in, movie theaters, small shops around the claremont village, parties every weekend at one of the 5 colleges, and all the big southern california attractions within a few hours' drive: disneyland, hollywood,santa monica pier, etc.
    Bang for the buck

    i've had a great experience at scripps.
    Greek Life

    none, but i love that.

  • Christina from Claremont, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    scripps is an incredibly engaging and inspirational place. the people are intriguing and the landscape and architecture is awe-worthy. when i walked onto the campus for the first time, i already felt like i was home.
    Tips for prospective students

    ask in-depth about the how the 5 claremont colleges interact with each other and what life is like as part of the 5c's. i would suggest doing an over-night, taking a tour, and sitting in on a class while you are looking at the school. however, if sitting in on a class isn't convenient, then just make sure to encourage your host to take you around to get to know the social life in the dorms. moderate sat scores are okay. you'll do fine. acceptance is all in the essay and how intriguing you are to them. scripps is looking for promising young women, so just emphasize why that describes you.
    Academic Rigor

    for the most part work is extremely manageable, so long as you choose classes you enjoy and don't overload yourself. don't worry, you get into the groove of things very easily and teachers are understanding :]
    Dorm Life

    everyone is extremely friendly, pleasant, and courteous. oftentimes i find myself suddenly being invited to tag along with groups of girls i barely know because they see i'm not doing anything. everyone is looking out for each other.
    Food and Dining

    if you're ever tired of your dining hall, there are four others to choose from! but past that, each campus has school stores and cafes to go to if you need a snack, a hangout spot, or a late-night snack. they've got you covered.
    What to do for fun

    go into the village! there are so many awesome shops to browse around in the village. it's less than a mile walk and well worth it. things close a little early, but plenty to do during the day and many of the shops accept claremont cash, the in-school money system that works off of our school ids.
    Bang for the buck

    it certainly gives you all you asked for. a wonderful home, a welcoming part-time family, interesting classes, wonderful teachers, a reasonable work load, a plethora of options, and plenty of convenience and communication within the community. i'm proud to be a scrippsie.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    in the opening orientation week, each school hosts a party on a separate night so that everyone from every school gets acquainted with their new home. it's wonderful. harvey mudd is the place to be for hangouts, though. they have the craziest courtyards and plenty of fun toys to mess with.
    Great for these types of students

    studious
    respectful
    thoughtful
    genuine
    happy
    students with many interests
    students who have interests in travel
    Clubs and Activities

    there is a club fair where you can go through all the tables of all the groups in the opening months of school. there is everything from skiing to photography to humans vs. zombies to ballroom dancing to charity groups. there's something for everyone.
    Greek Life

    there isn't a very large sorority/fraternity presence on campus. i'm not even sure if there's one at all.
    Campus Safety

    they are always on the lookout. their little golf carts are constantly roaming the grounds and keeping us safe. also there are many blue-lit emergency posts all over the place. no matter when or where the emergency, you'll be covered.

  • Ariel from Portland, OR

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    There are so many opportunities to learn at Scripps—inside my classes, at the many workshops and speaker events, and through my jobs and internships. There are so many interesting classes here, and as a senior I lament the fact that I’m running out of time to take them! I wound up with two minors purely by accident. I took classes that interested me and, voila, I found myself steps away from two different minors in addition to my self-designed major! The chance to study outside of Scripps, in Copenhagen, Denmark, had me learning 24/7 as I lived with a host-family.
    Am enjoying being here

    Coming back to Scripps after being abroad for a semester and away for the summer, I really felt as if I were coming back home. I love living in the dorms, because I get the sense that I’m living with my best friends. I can walk to the dining hall alone, and 90% of the time I will just happen to find friends with whom to eat. Having the other campuses around for social events on the weekend is great, and I really enjoy the dance parties at Harvey Mudd and Pomona, but I also am glad to have the amazing women’s college environment at Scripps—a space where I can critically analyze institutions of privilege and power over tea… and then talk about the latest episode of Glee.
    Bang for the buck

    With the amount of financial aid I received from Scripps (both merit and need-based), the college became more affordable than my state flagship universities. While our aid is notable, Scripps also offers amazing resources through our Career Planning & Resources office, so that students graduate with the confidence, skills and resumes to find jobs with our fabulous liberal arts degrees.
    Tips for prospective students

    Be passionate! Find the things you love, and cultivate those interests. It’s your passion that will make you stand out from other high-achieving students and mark you as someone who will benefit from Scripps’ energy. Remember- it’s ok to hold two vastly different passions within yourself. Scripps can appreciate a student that is interested in pre-med and dance, or language and studio art, or athletics and gender studies.
    Great for these types of students

    It’s hard to pin down a Scripps student, because such diverse personalities thrive within these walls. If I had to: A Scripps student is someone who excels at academics, but is interested too in the practical and compassionate application of knowledge (often through community service and activism). Scrippsies are multi-talented individuals who seek to take advantage of the myriad of opportunities available (about 65% study abroad, and many apply for prestigious awards, like Fulbright, many complete internships on and off-campus, some even teach zumba and pilates at the field house!).

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