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Admission Ambassadors (page 9)


August 7, 2021

Salina’s Top 2 Academic Tips

Hi everybody! The transistion between high school to college is really drastic and I definitely struggled through it. I got a hint at what college courses were going to be like with my AP classes but nothing could have prepared me with how assertive and purposeful I would have to be with my studies. In […]

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August 6, 2021

The In-State vs. Out-of-state College Decision

Hi everybody! As we get closer to the start of the fall semester, the anxieties I had when picking an out-of-state school are coming back. For context, I am from Hopkins MN which is about 1,870 miles away from campus. I knew from the start of my college search that I wanted to go to […]

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July 29, 2021

Why a Women’s College?

Hello all! I am back to talk about the advantages of a women’s college and why I think you should consider attending one. When I was going through my college application process, ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµwas always high on my list. That said, I wasn’t looking to attend a women’s college in particular—in fact, ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµis the […]

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July 24, 2021

To Interview or not to interview

Hi everybody, we are in the time of year where the dreaded debate begins, do I do an interview or not?  In my opinion, I always say go for it! An interview can never hurt your application, even if you are quiet or shy the ambassadors understand that and know it can be scary talking […]

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Living Learning Communities

Hi Everybody! ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµis always looking to increase community and connections throughout the campus and the first place they set their sights on are the dorms. Your room and the dorm building you’re in is going to have a lot of impact on your life. From your roommates to your neighbors to your Resident/Community Coordinators, […]

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July 15, 2021

CMS and the College Athlete Life

When I started my college search process, I knew I needed to find a team with the perfect balance of academics and athletics. Water polo was very important to me, and I did not want to sacrifice my sport, but neither was I willing to sacrifice rigorous academics or the ability to put my academics […]

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July 10, 2021

Turf Dinner: 5C Club & Org Extravaganza

Hi everybody! When I was a prospective student, I remember being really antsy to join a bunch of clubs and organizations in college. Even though I was excited, I was also really nervous about not being able to find or join clubs for my specific interests. By using Turf Dinner, I was able to easily […]

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College Classes – What do they mean?

An amazing part of ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµis being a part of the consortium, however, that means there are over 2,000 classes to pick from each semester. The process of registering for classes can be overwhelming and confusing. Especially when looking at all the different classes and names, how do you even decide? Hopefully, this blog post […]

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June 24, 2021

Say hi to Ana!

Hello all! Hola a todos! Ciao tutti! Oi gente! My name is Ana Rodríguez and I am a rising junior from Quito, Ecuador dual majoring in Environmental Analysis Policy/Society Track and Foreign Languages all on the pre-law track. As an international student I literally had the entire world to choose where to go for college […]

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Say hi to Sam!

Hi Everyone! I’m Sam, a Sophomore from Hopkins, Minnesota. I am undecided in my major but am interested in exploring Psychology, Music, Media Studies or Biology. Outside of class I do voice lessons, work in the admissions office, and attend the mixed race affinity group Blend. I am super excited to be on campus and […]

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Say hi to Salina!

Hi, my name is Salina! I’m a senior majoring in Biology, on the pre-physician assistant track, and I’m from Minneapolis, Minnesota. I’m really excited to share with all of you what I’m involved with at Scripps, how I choose to go to Scripps, and my favorite parts of going to Scripps. In addition to my […]

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June 23, 2021

Say hi to Isabel!

Hi everyone! My name is Isabel, and I am a junior from Fullerton, California. I am dual majoring in Psychology and Economics. Aside from working at the admissions office, I have worked for the study abroad (SAGE) office for two years and this last semester, I became a tutor for Economics. I am also a […]

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April 30, 2021

Understanding the ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµClassroom Environment

One of my favorite things to talk about in regard to the ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµexperience is the classroom environment. It was the deciding factor in my choosing of ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµand has been one of my favorite parts about being a ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµstudent.   I have always been a talkative person and student, almost to a fault. […]

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April 23, 2021

Angie’s Guide on What to Bring to College!

Hello friends! I am currently entering Finals Sznâ„¢ and my life is entering Chaos Mode. The good news, however, is that ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµhas announced that it plans to open in the fall and students can live on campus! Thus, I bring to you my guide on stuff you should bring. I will be mentioning the […]

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Exploring Languages-Spanish at Scripps!

Hi everyone! I recently declared my minor– Spanish, Latin American, and Caribbean Literature and Cultures– and so I thought I’d take this opportunity to talk about language courses at Scripps! Many people arrive in Claremont with some foreign language experience, and it’s up to you whether you pursue that language further or start one fresh. […]

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April 18, 2021

Mastering Organic Chemistry

Organic chemistry requires consistency and self-discipline. Out of all of my other courses, I have spent the most time studying for organic chemistry. Staying consistent with studying and doing practice problems was the challenging part of the course. I will share my strategies and resources that has helped me improve and enjoy organic chemistry! Try […]

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April 17, 2021

Playwriting at the 5Cs and how to get involved!

I did not come from a playwriting background by any means. The only experience I had ever had in writing was a couple of short stories I wrote during high school and stories I had made when I was younger. I’m not entirely sure what possessed me when I decided to show up for the […]

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April 16, 2021

Advice for Choosing Classes

Hi everyone! Since registration for next semester is quickly approaching and at the forefront of my mind, I decided to tell you all about how I choose classes every semester. I’ve gotten a couple questions about this topic recently since there are so many classes offered across the 5Cs that sound so cool. You would […]

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April 9, 2021

The Ins and Outs of Course Registration

Hi! Sam and Serena here, In light of class registration season, we thought it was only suitable for us to write a blog post on how to register for classes and things you should consider while registering for classes! Registering for classes is definitely a stressful time of year, and is particularly difficult if you’re […]

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April 6, 2021

The Rundown on Tiernan Field House

Hi Everyone! Thanks for stopping by. I wanted to take the time to talk about what health and wellness looks like for students on campus. There are a lot of spaces that I miss on campus, one of them being Tiernan Field House. As a ÎåÔÂÌìÊÓÆµstudent I have had the opportunity to experience Tiernan […]

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