Colby is poised to have the lowest acceptance rate of any LAC this year

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s all about ED2. Everyone I know who has gone and especially this year are those who didn’t get into Bowdoin or Middlebury in ED1. Still selective, but a back up for the more selective.

Or got in RD and went because were shut out of T30sunis/T15LACs in RD.

Yeah.. I know a few kids who didn't got into any T21 LACs in RD. such as Haverford, Colgate, Carleton.. but got into Colby. I don't know what algorithm Colby uses.

Also, Colby doesn't publish CDS so we dont know how many internationals?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:First, those saying Colby is an "over-rated school", that is BS, it is as relatively fine as any in the Nescac. It has an excellent faculty as all Nescacs do, and a top record of professional and grad school success.

Second, acceptance rate is not included in the USN rankings, so this has nothing to do with Colby "gaming" anything.

Third, and most importantly, a top college decides to make an expensive and difficult process a little cheaper and easier on you and your kids, and you are effing complaining about it.

Unbelievable. You people are unbelievable.

What’s unbelievable is that they made the application process easier just cuz they are so damn thoughtful.

According to you it is because they are evil nefarious lizard-people laughing wildly while rubbing their hands together as the applications pour in. Like this:

SCENE: A dungeon/laboratory deep below Colby's lovely athletic facility. The ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR and her ASSISTANT are in dark corner crowded around a single computer screen.

"Ha ha ha ha!" said the Colby director of admissions, "They FELL for it! We made it so all they had to do was click us and THEY DID! THE FOOLS! What they don't know is that we are going to READ AND CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION! "

"Yes master" said the assistant director of admissions. "They have fallen for your genius evil plan. Soon we will be one of the most respected LAC's in the country and a member of NESCAC".

"YES! And our acceptance rate will drop and then our US News ranking is sure to shoot TO THE MOON!"

"Uhhh.... master, sorry to tell you" the assistant responded. US News has not used acceptance rate in the rankings for years".

"KHAAAANNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!" cried the admissions director in agony

/endscene

+100 I love this description. And let’s be clear they are totally gaming this by making it free for all to apply.

[Anonymous]

Colby is a joke! Who can trust such an institution.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s free to apply to Colby. Free. Free. So lots of kids send an application because it’s Free! So they get lots of applications for a teeny tiny school in freezing Maine. Did I mention it’s free to apply.

And, No Supplemental Essay! No Supplemental Essay! Free + No Supplemental Essay! Of course anyone who knows about it would apply, why not! They take 60% of their class on ED.

[Anonymous]

Is JMU better?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Colby is a joke! Who can trust such an institution.

The Colby troll has resurfaced! Welcome back! Your uninformed and unsubstantiated opinions have been missed!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:First, those saying Colby is an "over-rated school", that is BS, it is as relatively fine as any in the Nescac. It has an excellent faculty as all Nescacs do, and a top record of professional and grad school success.

Second, acceptance rate is not included in the USN rankings, so this has nothing to do with Colby "gaming" anything.

Third, and most importantly, a top college decides to make an expensive and difficult process a little cheaper and easier on you and your kids, and you are effing complaining about it.

Unbelievable. You people are unbelievable.

What’s unbelievable is that they made the application process easier just cuz they are so damn thoughtful.

According to you it is because they are evil nefarious lizard-people laughing wildly while rubbing their hands together as the applications pour in. Like this:

SCENE: A dungeon/laboratory deep below Colby's lovely athletic facility. The ADMISSIONS DIRECTOR and her ASSISTANT are in dark corner crowded around a single computer screen.

"Ha ha ha ha!" said the Colby director of admissions, "They FELL for it! We made it so all they had to do was click us and THEY DID! THE FOOLS! What they don't know is that we are going to READ AND CONSIDER THEIR APPLICATION! "

"Yes master" said the assistant director of admissions. "They have fallen for your genius evil plan. Soon we will be one of the most respected LAC's in the country and a member of NESCAC".

"YES! And our acceptance rate will drop and then our US News ranking is sure to shoot TO THE MOON!"

"Uhhh.... master, sorry to tell you" the assistant responded. US News has not used acceptance rate in the rankings for years".

"KHAAAANNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!" cried the admissions director in agony

/endscene

+100 I love this description. And let’s be clear they are totally gaming this by making it free for all to apply.

Gaming what exactly? Rankings? Most don’t include admissions rates as a factor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s all about ED2. Everyone I know who has gone and especially this year are those who didn’t get into Bowdoin or Middlebury in ED1. Still selective, but a back up for the more selective.

Or got in RD and went because were shut out of T30sunis/T15LACs in RD.

Yeah.. I know a few kids who didn't got into any T21 LACs in RD. such as Haverford, Colgate, Carleton.. but got into Colby. I don't know what algorithm Colby uses.

Also, Colby doesn't publish CDS so we dont know how many internationals?

10% of the class of 2027 was international. They release these stats every year on their website.

https://afa.colby.edu/apply/college-profile/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A poster said that because Colby students aren't known for being focused on career, it was like a continuation of high school. At first, I thought that was quite the insult. Then, well maybe?

DC attended a small (relative to public) and rigorous private school with strong faculty relationships and community. So, yes, it's been quite a similar experience at Colby. And I think that's great.

He knows each of his teachers and advisors from both majors well -- just as he did at his DC private. He shows up if they do a reading from their recently published book or goes to dinner with a visiting lecturer. He's been networked in (through the amazing Davis Connects) to some fantastic internships and study abroad. He found a challenging and unexpected second major that is "for fun." Like most Colby students, he glories in the outdoor life of hiking and skiing. While he is working hard, he is also having the time of his young life.

He'll soon go on to graduate school at a much bigger place where he'll experience thrill of being utterly unrecognized by his professors. But that'll be just fine. Because he'll be a 22 year old who is confident and well prepared. He'll have tired of life in rural Maine and be ready for the adrenalin of the big city.

While he is ambitious, he also knows that life is long. It should not be a rush to build the resume. Colby has given him the ability to explore his interests and come to a gradual decision about how he wants to spend his professional life.

We are all awed by your son’s Colby experience. Sounds idyllic

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A poster said that because Colby students aren't known for being focused on career, it was like a continuation of high school. At first, I thought that was quite the insult. Then, well maybe?

DC attended a small (relative to public) and rigorous private school with strong faculty relationships and community. So, yes, it's been quite a similar experience at Colby. And I think that's great.

He knows each of his teachers and advisors from both majors well -- just as he did at his DC private. He shows up if they do a reading from their recently published book or goes to dinner with a visiting lecturer. He's been networked in (through the amazing Davis Connects) to some fantastic internships and study abroad. He found a challenging and unexpected second major that is "for fun." Like most Colby students, he glories in the outdoor life of hiking and skiing. While he is working hard, he is also having the time of his young life.

He'll soon go on to graduate school at a much bigger place where he'll experience thrill of being utterly unrecognized by his professors. But that'll be just fine. Because he'll be a 22 year old who is confident and well prepared. He'll have tired of life in rural Maine and be ready for the adrenalin of the big city.

While he is ambitious, he also knows that life is long. It should not be a rush to build the resume. Colby has given him the ability to explore his interests and come to a gradual decision about how he wants to spend his professional life.

So you are basically saying Colby is the equivalent of a fancy prep school. I think your kid needs to get out of his wealthy bubble and experience real life

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s free to apply to Colby. Free. Free. So lots of kids send an application because it’s Free! So they get lots of applications for a teeny tiny school in freezing Maine. Did I mention it’s free to apply.

And, No Supplemental Essay! No Supplemental Essay! Free + No Supplemental Essay! Of course anyone who knows about it would apply, why not! They take 60% of their class on ED.

You have typed words seemingly with no point. Do you have a point?

[Anonymous]

Colby accepted DC , though DC chose to attend another NE SLAC. One thing we really appreciated about the application process was the opportunity to upload unlimited numbers of papers. DC didn’t have to write a fawning essay but was able to upload some of their best work. I think it probably helped, and it was also pain free. I sense Colby may have decided to leave it up to the individual to submit extra work, and favor those who do make this (minimal) effort. Kids we know there love it, though DC did not feel the love.

[Anonymous]

Williams and Middlebury don’t require supplement essays, either. They rank higher with similar cost, why don’t they get as many applications?
You can hate the school all you want, Colby hater.
There are apparently plenty of students who want to be there.

[Anonymous]

My DD is at Colby and she absolutely loves it.
She met really greats friends there and academic is pretty demanding but not competitive.
Counseling for mental health and other support system is well established.
I hope some trolls in this thread do not scare away who is considering Colby.
Campus is gorgeous, very large for a small school.
My DD fell in love when we visited. Kids are very friendly. Dining hall food is pretty good, especially seafood.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s all about ED2. Everyone I know who has gone and especially this year are those who didn’t get into Bowdoin or Middlebury in ED1. Still selective, but a back up for the more selective.

Or got in RD and went because were shut out of T30sunis/T15LACs in RD.

Yeah.. I know a few kids who didn't got into any T21 LACs in RD. such as Haverford, Colgate, Carleton.. but got into Colby. I don't know what algorithm Colby uses.

Also, Colby doesn't publish CDS so we dont know how many internationals?

10% of the class of 2027 was international. They release these stats every year on their website.

https://afa.colby.edu/apply/college-profile/

The question is not what percentage of enrolled students are international, but rather how many applicants. I’d guess 40-50%, but we’ll never know because Colby will never tell us.