Admission Staff

Do you have a question? Feel free to contact the Admission Officer for your area.

Contact Victoria

Victoria Romero – Vice President for Enrollment

Regions: CT, HI, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT; California: Los Angeles Private Schools; International

Favorite place on campus: Margaret Fowler Garden “This ‘secret garden’ is one of the most serene, tranquil places on the Scripps campus. Shaded by olive trees and beautiful wisteria, the garden includes calming fountains, fragrant blossoms, and stunning artwork. It is simply the perfect place to go and think, read a book, or chat with a friend.”

Contact Laura

Laura Stratton – Director of Admission

Regions: IL, MN; California: San Francisco, Marin County, Northern CA

Favorite place on campus: Malott Commons “First, the food is great! From fresh greens to yummy desserts, it is the place to recharge at the Claremont Colleges. Second, I love the three distinct dining rooms, which feel more like a close-knit home environment than a cafeteria. Finally, I really enjoy seeing the Scripps community in action: students talking about Core or interacting with faculty members…it’s the best place to sit back and take in the essence of Scripps.”

Contact Maricela

Maricela Limas – Associate Director of Admission

Regions: NY; International

Favorite place on campus: Sicilian Court “Sicilian Court perfectly embodies Ellen Browning Scripps’ goal of creating ‘a college campus whose simplicity and beauty will unobtrusively seep into a student’s consciousness.’ Renovated in 2009, the courtyard is built around a 16th century Italian limestone wellhead that was originally believed to be from Sicily. Located between Denison Library and Balch Hall, Sicilian Court is a beautiful combination of green flora and flagstone pavers. Shaded outdoor tables encourage students and visitors to study, relax or just take in the beautiful architecture and landscape.”

Contact Cassie

Cassie Hall – Assistant Director of Admission

Regions: OR, WA; British Columbia

Favorite place on campus: Honnold Gateway “I love how this beautifully constructed gate is a concrete (literally!) pledge to uphold the vision of Ellen Browning Scripps. The archway is uniquely Scripps—it gives an inviting, storybook-window glimpse into our gorgeous campus while directly challenging those who walk through its walls to live out the mission of Scripps College.”

Contact Ashley

Ashley Peters – Assistant Director of Admission

Regions: AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, TX; California: Central Valley, East Bay Area, Los Angeles Public Schools, Sacramento

Favorite place on campus: Seal Court “Seal Court captures the essence of a residential, women’s college. On Wednesdays, Scripps Tea attracts the entire community; classes are even released early so students, faculty, staff, and alumnae can join in conversation, relaxation, and community-building. On Fridays, students flock to Seal Court to buy bread from the student group Challah for Hunger, with proceeds going to refugees in Darfur, or to grab a drink at the Motley Coffeehouse. When many other colleges clear out, Scripps celebrates the weekend, and its residential life, by eating together (another tradition)!”

Contact Margaret

Margaret Nilsson – Assistant Director of Admission

Regions: DC, DE, MD, VA, WV; California: Central Coast, Monterey, Peninsula/San Jose, Santa Barbara, Ventura

Favorite place on campus: Rose Garden “The Rose Garden has been part of Scripps since the 1930s. It was on the original landscape architect’s plans for the campus grounds. I love the fact that it has always been considered a cutting garden. The students can cut the roses for special occasions or just to brighten up their rooms.”

Contact Tina

Tina Brooks – Admission Counselor, Transfer Coordinator

Regions: Transfer applicants; AK, IA, ID, IN, KS, MI, MO, MT, ND, NE, NJ, OH, PA, OK, SD, WI, WY; California: Inland Empire, San Gabriel Valley

Favorite place on campus: W. M. Keck Science Center “Standing at the intersection of Scripps, Claremont McKenna, and Pitzer Colleges, the Keck Science Center symbolizes the collaborative nature of our joint science department. Not only are students from all three colleges involved in research and learning, but faculty in biology, chemistry, and physics share a single space as well. I also love that the pathway to the Keck Science Center is enlivened by quotes from inspirational women like Beverly Sills, Rachel Carson, and Zora Neale Hurston, setting the mood for the creativity and experimentation that goes on there.”

Contact Connie

Connie Wu – Admission Counselor

Regions: AZ, CO, NM, NV, UT; California: Orange County, San Diego County, San Fernando Valley

Favorite place on campus: Sallie Tiernan Field House “The Field House is home to the Scripps College fitness center and is simply a wonderful place to work out and stay healthy. You can enroll in yoga or dance classes, run on a treadmill, or swim in the beautiful pool on one of the many warm and sunny days in California. Though the building is one of the newest on campus, its design and architecture stays consistent with the other gorgeous buildings on campus. Sometimes it feels like you are exercising inside a resort!”

Office of Admission Support Staff

From offering a friendly greeting during your campus visit, to processing all of your application materials, the Admission support staff makes our office run smoothly.

From left: 

Yvette Fahim
Operations Assistant

Miselle Barnes
Program Administrator/
Data Manager

Meg Vall
Administrative Assistant

Carol Carter
Administrative Assistant