<p>I want to second Interesteddad. I also want to add that you may think you are 100% certain, but find later that you have changed your mind. I did. I was 100% certain I wanted to major in chemistry. I took a history class (required to meet distribution requirements) and my life plans changed! I always was interested in many subjects and in retrospect one might have predicted I might change my mind. Some people are more likely to be right about being 100% certain. </p>
<p>I think the Claremont Colleges are an interesting possibility. My son considered them also in his list. There is a different “flow” between the different colleges there, though, as ID points out, than between areas of study at Swarthmore. You cannot do a dual degree with Harvey Mudd and Pomona, either. </p>
<p>I guess you have already picked your schools, however, and want to know about Swarthmore specifically. My son looked at the engineering program very carefully and felt more than happy with the program, if that is any help. He plans to go on to a graduate engineering program. Swarthmore’s program is truly perfect for that goal.</p>