Getting Started: Education Focused on Preparation and AchievementClaremont McKenna College is a highly selective liberal arts and sciences college with a curricular emphasis in economics, government, and international relations. Located 35 miles east of Los Angeles, CMC allows students to acquire the vision, skills, and values they will need to lead society. CMC is also a member of The Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate colleges and two graduate institutions. Based on the Oxford/Cambridge model, The Claremont Colleges represent the only planned consortium in the United States, offering CMC students the diverse opportunities and resources typically only found at much larger universities. For more information on a CMC education click here Financing a Degree: Scholarships and Need-Based Financial AidClaremont McKenna College coordinates a comprehensive program of merit scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment with funds from its own resources, federal and state governments, and other sources. Approximately two-thirds of CMC students receive aid to help meet their expenses. The combined aid awarded of each student is called a “package.” In 2008-2009, the average financial-aid package from all sources was $34,200. CMC's substantial endowment allows the College to be need-blind, to meet the full need of all eligible students and to be relatively generous in the way that need is met. For example, two years ago CMC adopted a No-Loan Packaging policy. For more on CMC's No-Loan Packaging philosophy click here. To find out more about merit scholarships click here. My Summer Internship: CMC Magazine Profiles Internship ProgramDream jobs do exist: The CMC magaine profiles 27 students who designed their own internships, gaining hands-on experience researching and implementing passion projects with prestigious non-profits ranging from Seeds of Peace in Tel Aviv, Israel, to Army Wounded Warriors in Washington, D.C.—all supported by CMC's Sponsored Summer Internship Program. To read the article click here. Stepping Into Success: How CMC Students Use Their DegreeCMC students step into a future confident and well prepared. While the majority of students do go directly on to full time work, a full 75% of students return to graduate or professional school within five years of leaving CMC. Going on to achieve success in nationally-ranked law, business, medical and PhD programs around the country and the world, many students are also awarded national prizes such as Fulbright, Truman, and Goldwater fellowships. In addition to hosting over 175 recruiters on campus every year, the CMC Career Services Center is responsible for dispensing summer internship stipends, and working with students during their time at CMC to hone resume and cover-letter writing skills. They also set up mock interviews and work to directly connect employers and graduate school recruiters with interested students on campus. For a report on the success of last year’s graduating class click here. Ask A Parent: Parents 1 on 1We hope the links were informative, but we know that talking to current parents might be the most effective way to answer your questions. Members of the Claremont McKenna College Parent Network have willingly provided their direct contact information so that you can follow up on something you read about or ask some questions that have been on your mind. Please use the emails provided to contact CMC parents directly. In the subject line of your message please write: CMC PARENT QUESTION. In addition to our Ask a Parent volunteers, you may also contact our Parent Nework Board members with your inquries. Please click HERE for our member listing.
Pacific Northwest Bernice & Wally Kegel P'08 Woodway, WA
kegelfam@gmail.com Major: International relations with a minor in holocaust, genocide and human rights CMC Activities: Semester abroad in Senegal, Summer internship in Tanzania and Portland, Oregon, Intramural soccer and Frisbee
Candy Van Oss P''11 Homer, AK
candy@xyz.net Major: Environment, Economics and Politics (EEP) with leadership sequence Study Abroad: Chinese University Hong Kong Internship: National Farmers Union Washington, D.C., Pratt Museum Homer, Alaska CMC Activities: Swim Team (2007-2008), Member Student Alumni Association, Kravis Sophomore Leadership Building Seminars and Workshop, Member Faculty Committee on Environmental Concerns, Member International Club, ASCMC Senator.
Linda Munro P'12 and Stan Munro P'12 Beaverton, OR
lindamunro.rdh@gmail.com Major: Government and Literature Study Abroad: Washington, D.C. Semester, Fall '10 Internship: Dept. of Education, Washington, D.C. summer '10; Eco-Trust in Portland, OR summer '09CMC Activities: Claremont Port Side, SPEAR, Admission Intern
East Coast
Cynthia Hallenbeck P’12 New York, NY Student: Erica Libby '12 Major: Middle Eastern Studies and Economics Summer 2009: English teacher at King's Academy in Amman, Jordan Campus Activities: Varsity Soccer, Student Investment Fund, student volunteer with Admission
Karen Zuckerburg P’11 Dobbs Ferry, NY Student: Arielle '11
Major: economics/politics Midwest Linda Meyer P'10 Chicago, IL
Student: Matthew '10 Campus Events: internet broadcasting voice of the CMS Athletic teams, CMC Bridge Team
Valerie Davia P’10 Steamboat Springs, CO
Student: Cory Davia '10
Vicki Johnson P’12 Prairie Village, Kansas
mandvjohnson@gmail.com Major: Undecided Study Abroad: Undecided Internship: Undecided although now favors Washington, D.C. Campus Activities: Athena Basketball
California
Lisa & Michael Black P'11
Leon Corcos P’11 Fair Oaks CA Student: Sam ’11 Major: Economics Campus Activities: football, track, and rugby
Alice Hudson P’05 P’12 South Pasadena, CA Student: Clare '05 Major: Art History/Government Study Abroad: Florence Fall Junior year Internship: Worked for the County of Los Angeles Arts Commission 3 summers, after graduation worked as an Intern at the Museum of Modern Art in New York for one year Campus Activities: swimming, water polo Post CMC: currently working in on-line advertising in New York
Student Name: Emily ’12 Major: Psychology Campus Activities: volleyball
Lynn Bastien P’11 Pacific Palisades, CA Student : Samantha ’11 Major: Econ/Accounting Study Abroad: DC Program/Fall 2009 Internship: Summer Leadership Conferences (Ernst & Young & Price Waterhouse Coopers) Campus Activities: Co-President Accounting Society/Analyst, Student Investment Fund/Part-Time Job in Career Services Office
Menlo Park & Indio, CA Jan.soderstrom@sunpowercorp.com
Student: Matthew '09
Pankaj and Swati Patel P'09
Kathy Johnson P'05 & P'11
Student: Liz '11 Aliso Viejo, CA
Student: Brianna '10 Campus Activities: Writer for "The Forum", Editorial Assistant for the Kravis Leadership Research Institute, Videographer/Counselor for "Step-Up to Leadership" Summer camp, participated in "Under The Lights" 2007-2010, Writing Tutor, internship with KCET in Los Angeles.
MJ Dodds P'13 Piedmont, CA Student: William '13 Major: Economics and Mathematics Campus Activities: Tutoring, intramural basketball and volleyball
Debbie and Gary Goldberger '12 Encino, CA aquaflexn@sbcglobal.net or gbergs4@sbcglobal.net Student: Stephanie '12 Major: International Relations and Spanish Study Abroad: Salamanca, Spain Internship: 2010 summer internship with Los Angeles Sparks Pro Women's Basketball team, 2009 summer internship with Chivas USA Major League Soccer team Campus Activities: Student Senate, Model UN, Admission Volunteer, Women's Forum, helped administer NCAA Division III tennis championships held at CMC.
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