College Search
Questions to ask at a College Fair
Have you ever walked through a long array and collection of colleges, including the ‘prestigious’ colleges and yet had no idea where to start, what to do and what questions […]
Read MoreThings I Wish I Knew About the College Application Process
The college application process was a whirlwind of emotions for me. It began with excitement and anticipation as I researched potential schools, imagining my future on different campuses and the […]
Read MoreComing to America (International Experience)
I missed my flight! That was the most frustrating traveling experience I had, and the one time I had traveled out of my home country. After about 20 hours of […]
Read MoreHow to Start the College Search as a First Gen Student
I’ve always known that I would go to college despite having parents without college degrees. This dream of pursuing higher education was an abstract idea with no concrete understanding of […]
Read MoreHome is Where the (In-N-Out) Heart Is: Why Stay Close to Home?
As a senior in high school, I applied to many East Coast liberal arts colleges. While the initial plan was about chasing academia and experiencing a proper winter, the perks […]
Read MoreAdvice I Wish I Had Before Transferring
First, congratulations on deciding to transfer! The ability to know what you need out of your college experience and choose to make a change is an extraordinary thing! You should […]
Read MoreWhy I Applied Early Decision I
When I was applying to college, I was looking for two main things: I wanted a small school with small class sizes, and I wanted to attend a school where […]
Read MoreTips for Navigating the College Process & Why I Chose Scripps
Close your eyes and imagine…HEY! Why aren’t your eyes closed?! Just kidding. Imagine a stressed out teenager fresh out of a virtual junior year, with no idea of what to […]
Read MoreWhy a Women’s College?
Hi there, I’m Scarlette. I’m a junior here at Scripps, majoring in anthropology. I remember feeling like navigating which college was right for me was a daunting task. I spent […]
Read MoreTips for Navigating the College Search Virtually
I still remember the day I first stepped onto Scripps. It was nearly 100 degrees, the sun was shining, and the grass was all green and lush. Campus was flooded […]
Read MoreTips for Navigating Your College Decision
Hello! I am Sam Clark, a junior majoring in Psychology and double minoring in music and Native American and Indigenous Studies. We are coming into the home stretch of college […]
Read MoreWhat to do the Summer Before College
Hello all! My name is Rashmi and I’m a sophomore studying economics and politics! The summer before college application can be stressful for many students. It’s a time when you’re […]
Read MoreGoing to College Out of State
Hello! Deciding whether or not to leave your home state or country for college is a huge decision which I remember so vividly. At this time last year, I was […]
Read MoreWhy I Chose Scripps
Hi again everyone! Today, I wanted to share my journey in finding Scripps and ultimately choosing to make Scripps my second home. I’ll start at the very beginning: the college […]
Read MoreWhy Scripps?
After four years at a small all-girls high school, I was certain that I did not want to apply to a women’s college. I worried that I wouldn’t be prepared […]
Read MoreThe Application Paradox and How To Navigate It
People often ask me for advice on the application part of the college process, which I think has a complicated answer. The most important thing that you can do is […]
Read MoreWhy Scripps: Transfer Edition!
I transferred to Scripps from the University of Toronto, in my Sophomore year, after a semester off. I liked the U of T, it was big and beautiful. But I […]
Read MoreWhy a Women’s College?
Hi everyone! My name is Jaela (’23), and I’m going to share with you my experience of why I chose a women’s college! It was never my intention to attend […]
Read MoreA Look Into the Academic Experience at Scripps College
Hello all! My name is Rashmi and I’m a sophomore studying economics and politics! Navigating the college application process is complex and challenging so I hope this blog about the […]
Read MoreNavigating the College Process and Why Scripps
As a senior in high school, what stood out to me most was the fact that everything was changing. I was reaching the end of a journey at my high […]
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