Earn your way into Pomona College, which is in sunny Claremont, California, by following the detailed advice that I provide in this video.

Highlights Discussed:

How to Build a Strong Foundation
Those serious about getting into Pomona will first read my article “How to get into the Ivy League – Ethically.” While Pomona is not an official Ivy League college, it is just as selective as one. This article sets the table for how to maximize one’s chances of getting into any hyper-selective college or university: https://admissions.blog/how-to-get-in...

How to Differentiate Your Accomplishments
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How to Build an Extraordinary Extracurricular Resume Short Course" @ https://gumroad.com/l/liuIm

Bonus: How to Differentiate Your Common App Essay
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Common App Essay: Size Does Matter: https://admissions.blog/common-applic...

Pomona Supplemental Short Essays (Expert Tips Included in Video)
The Pomona-specific essay prompts for those applying for Fall 2024 admission include an academic interest statement (max. 150 words); a short-response essay (max. 150 words); and a longer-response essay (max. 250 words).

(1) Academic Interest Statement: What do you love about the subject(s) you selected as potential major(s)? If undecided, share more about one of your academic passions.

(2) Short-Response Essay: choose to respond to one of the following three prompts in 150 words or less:
A. At Pomona, we celebrate and identify with the number 47. Share with us one of your quirky personal, family, or community traditions and why you hold on to it.
B. What item are you excited to bring with you to college?
C. Describe a time when you felt empowered or on top of the world?

(3) Longer-Response Essay: choose to respond to one of the following three prompts in 250 words or less:
A. In the past few years, is there something you have changed your mind about? Why?
B. Reflecting on a community that you are part of, what values or perspectives from that community would you bring to Pomona?
C. What strength or quality do you have that most people might not see or recognize?

Optional Interview
It's worth noting that you should do everything in your power to INTERVIEW with Pomona because it's a way to learn more about the college have help the college learn more about you. While demonstrated interest is not officially tracked at Pomona, interviewers do send a summery of your interview back to Pomona for inclusion into your application file. Here are my past videos specifically about college admissions interviews:

   • The Two Most Important Parts of a Col...  
   • College Admissions Interview: Dress f...  
   • Never Say This During Ivy League Admi...  

Good luck getting into Pomona College!

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