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Can anyone give me some information on how is it like and how hard it is to get into Pomona, Harvey Mudd, and Claremont, and whats the difference between, I might want to major in Engineering (electrical or biomedical) or go into Political Science

By Carolyn (Carolyn) on Wednesday, October 22, 2003 - 08:53 pm: Edit

Pomona - one of the top LAC's in the country and exceedingly hard to get into. Excellent academics. Accepts approx. 25% of applicants. SAT ranges: V680-760, M689-760
Harvey Mudd - excellent science and engineering programs but exceedingly hard to get into --- and supposedly there is no grade inflation whatsoever. Accepts about 25%, SAT ranges V670-750, M720-790
Claremont McKenna - outstanding for political science and somewhat less difficult to get into but still very tough. Has a more conservative student body than the other Claremont schools, students are very career focused. accepts approx. 26% of applicants, SAT range: V 650-720; M 670-720

All three schools do take geographic diversity into account somewhat --- so if you're in their ball park statistically and are from say, Arkansas, you have a higher chance. Harvey Mudd also has a slightly higher admit rate for women. Each school has a very different campus flavor and feel so if you are interested in any of the schools, be sure to visit.

By College (College) on Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 12:52 pm: Edit

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