Where have kids already been admitted?

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Anonymous wrote:"Can the UVM applicants tell me more about the school? "

Since DC hasn't started there yet we're no experts, but the kid's reasons for applying were
--Interested in studying environmental science and they have a strong program in that
--DC is outdoorsy and loves the setting--easy access to mountains, lake, hiking, canoeing, snow sports
--The size felt right; DC hated the small more isolated SLACs and strongly wanted a bigger school, but UVM is still pretty self contained and way smaller than someplace like Michigan
--just liked the vibe and tour guide

additional parental reasons:
--With DC TAG, we knew we could afford it (unlike some privates where it would depend on aid package)
--Blue state, high vax rates. We did not absolutely rule out red states but have little enthusiasm for DC going to places where many students are unvaccinated, COVID safety is flouted, Trumpian legislatures are gutting their own higher ed systems, etc
--Even tho it is not super close, we CAN drive there, or DC can take the train, which makes a bit more convenient than somewhere you have to fly

My DS has similar reasons for liking UVM. Wanted somewhere he could get merit aid, didn't want a competitive atmosphere, not too small/not too big, close to outdoor activities. It's at the top of his list but he has to hear from a few other schools.

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Park School of Communications at Ithaca College, Early Action. Student is super excited!

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Providence College, EA

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UMW and SMCM today!! DD not happy though. She wants to go to Harvard! Applying RD, so has a .000% chance. I'm thrilled with UMW and SMCM!! She will be too!!

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Turned down at U of Chicago. Fine with me. My kid not disappointed. Already accepted at a few other places, so definitely going to college!!

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Anonymous wrote:Park School of Communications at Ithaca College, Early Action. Student is super excited!

Also accepted ED at Newhouse School at Syracuse!

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In EA at Fairfield University! My DD is excited!

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Anonymous wrote:UMW and SMCM today!! DD not happy though. She wants to go to Harvard! Applying RD, so has a .000% chance. I'm thrilled with UMW and SMCM!! She will be too!!

Is she applying anywhere else? UMW and SMCM together make sense and then Harvard?

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College of Wooster, with merit aid that made it essentially half-price (without requiring extraordinary stats). Very thoughtful program, great undergraduate mentored research and senior projects, CTCL (don't bring out the haters here). Glad to have one option without seeing final semester grades.

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For UVM folks. Did any of your kids get honors college? My kid is 4.0 uw / 1480 and no honors college love. Did get 18,000 per year scholarship.

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Anonymous wrote:For UVM folks. Did any of your kids get honors college? My kid is 4.0 uw / 1480 and no honors college love. Did get 18,000 per year scholarship.

Yes, DS did get Honors College for UVM. With SAT less than above.

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SMCM today with merit. Way too small for DD but good to have as a backup.

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Anonymous wrote:SMCM today with merit. Way too small for DD but good to have as a backup.

What are UMW and SMCM?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:SMCM today with merit. Way too small for DD but good to have as a backup.

What are UMW and SMCM?

St Mary's College of Maryland
University of Mary Washington

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:For UVM folks. Did any of your kids get honors college? My kid is 4.0 uw / 1480 and no honors college love. Did get 18,000 per year scholarship.

Yes, DS did get Honors College for UVM. With SAT less than above.

No honors for my DC: 33 ACT (equivalent to 1480) and also 4.0 unweighted...also got $18K a year. From what I understand, the Honors College invitation is based on a more holistic review, including intended major, geography, etc.