The Admission Deadline is Approaching! A couple announcements and tips from the Admission Office

As I write this post, I can hear the hum of the Admission printer spitting out Common Applications, letters of recommendation, transcripts, and graded writing assignments. What an exciting time of year it is at Scripps! The past week has brought almost 15 inches of rain to southern CA, which a local radio program announced is the largest storm we have seen in 10 years. Just like the deluge of rain water to the area, we have experienced a rush of applications and credentials to the College.

This year, we are proud to announce a number of new merit-based scholarships here at Scripps College. All applicants will automatically be considered for the Trustee ($15,000, four years) and Presidential ($10,000, four years) awards. For more information on those scholarships, in addition to the James E. Scripps and New Generation awards, please visit: http://think.scrippscollege.edu/scholarships.php.

Additionally, we are happy to extend the admission deadline to January 10, 2011 for Early Decision II and Regular Decision admission for Fall 2011. Please remember that January 10 is a postmark deadline. If you have any questions about the admission process, please don't hesitate to email us at admission@scrippscollege.edu or call 800-770-1333.

Finally, the Office of Admission will be closed December 24 through January 2. After a busy fall where we traveled to high schools, college fairs, and receptions around the country, our staff is sincerely looking forward to some time with family and friends. Which brings me to my tip for the next couple weeks... Although your college application deadlines are rapidly approaching (which I am sure creates a certain amount of stress), please take some time to enjoy this wonderful time of year with family and friends. Go the movies. Read a book (just because you want to!). Walk your dog. Bake cookies with your grandma (or grandpa!). Journal. At Scripps, we believe that students who do well in college are able to strike the balance between working hard and taking time just to be you.

I hope you find the time to enjoy your winter break. Best of luck with your applications and we'll be back in 2011!

Most sincerely,
Laura, Director of Admission