When speaking about 鈥渇it,鈥 we do not mean all Pomona students are the same. Far from it. Each is different, with diverse talents and perspectives that, when gathered into a community, creates excitement, innovation and constant forward motion: when your roommate comes from a different cultural background, has different abilities than yours, and pursues a different academic path, you will have a lot to learn from each other! So we look for evidence of various qualities throughout your application, including:
- Intellectually Capable & Academically Committed. We look for evidence that applicants are academically prepared for Pomona.
- Probing Inquiry & Creative Learning. We look for evidence of intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm and/or passion for learning, as well as the creativity associated with the pursuit of knowledge.
- Commitment to Collaborative Engagement & Perspective. We hope to learn about an applicant's lived experience and their commitment to collaborate and engage in a community of varied perspectives.
- Investment in Community / Network Builder. We hope to learn more about how applicants engage with and contribute to groups and/or communities outside the classroom.
- Personal Traits. We hope to learn more about applicants鈥 personal or character traits to assess how they might contribute to the Pomona community.
ATTENTION: Due to significant weather-related challenges in Southern California and other parts of the world, we are extending our application deadline to January 19, 2025. We will also give school officials ample extra time to get missing school documents to us. If you require additional time, please contact the Office of Admissions.