Anonymous
Post 12/07/2025 08:59     Subject: Re:Middlebury ED results?
Anonymous wrote:Flat out rejected. 1540 SAT, ~93.5 GPA on 14 honors (School doesn't have APs + I knew this was weakest part, but thought that maybe ED + other parts would make up), tons of leadership throughout the school, research assistant for prof. at ivy+, very strong letters of rec, essay that CC said was one of the strongest he's ever read, good interview, full pay male, and even would have been more than happy to be a Feb.

Sometimes it's just not meant to be


Holy crud! That must sting. It's not a rational process, I keep reminding myself of that.

Maybe the AO didn't understand the school doesn't have APs?

I suspect he will end up somewhere great eventually but lots of sympathy meanwhile.

It might be worth having a teacher or outside adult read over the app too just in case there's something in there that could be misinterpreted. You may have already done that, and the answer is probably that it's just irrational, but just in case.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2025 08:09     Subject: Middlebury ED results?
Disappointing but your kid will end up somewhere great!!
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2025 04:41     Subject: Re:Middlebury ED results?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Flat out rejected. 1540 SAT, ~93.5 GPA on 14 honors (School doesn't have APs + I knew this was weakest part, but thought that maybe ED + other parts would make up), tons of leadership throughout the school, research assistant for prof. at ivy+, very strong letters of rec, essay that CC said was one of the strongest he's ever read, good interview, full pay male, and even would have been more than happy to be a Feb.

Sometimes it's just not meant to be

I’m sorry! Your kid sounds great and I’m sure will be happy elsewhere. Hope he’s not too disappointed. We are waiting on Swarthmore ED and know it’s a crapshoot- so tough.

to add: Goes to very strong school that feeds into Midd. Last year 4 kids got in ED1 alone
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2025 02:04     Subject: Re:Middlebury ED results?
Anonymous wrote:Flat out rejected. 1540 SAT, ~93.5 GPA on 14 honors (School doesn't have APs + I knew this was weakest part, but thought that maybe ED + other parts would make up), tons of leadership throughout the school, research assistant for prof. at ivy+, very strong letters of rec, essay that CC said was one of the strongest he's ever read, good interview, full pay male, and even would have been more than happy to be a Feb.

Sometimes it's just not meant to be


to add: Goes to very strong school that feeds into Midd. Last year 4 kids got in ED1 alone
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2025 02:02     Subject: Re:Middlebury ED results?
Flat out rejected. 1540 SAT, ~93.5 GPA on 14 honors (School doesn't have APs + I knew this was weakest part, but thought that maybe ED + other parts would make up), tons of leadership throughout the school, research assistant for prof. at ivy+, very strong letters of rec, essay that CC said was one of the strongest he's ever read, good interview, full pay male, and even would have been more than happy to be a Feb.

Sometimes it's just not meant to be
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2025 23:30     Subject: Re:Middlebury ED results?
I know at least 2 from same public HS in MA who were both admitted ED last year. But both admitted for Feb. they were both very strong candidates- one was as double legacy.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2025 22:07     Subject: Middlebury ED results?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I know that Middlebury doesn't have any supplementals this year, but did any of your kids add a "Why Middlebury" essay in anywhere?


No, where would one even do that?


Presumably an email to the regional AO.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2025 21:49     Subject: Middlebury ED results?
Anonymous wrote:I know that Middlebury doesn't have any supplementals this year, but did any of your kids add a "Why Middlebury" essay in anywhere?


No, where would one even do that?
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2025 21:28     Subject: Middlebury ED results?
I know of two very strong kids that did not get in ED. They know what they want and I think the sum of parts gives them a good picture of each applicant. Just put it out there as best you can and hope for the best. It's an amazing school.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2025 19:39     Subject: Middlebury ED results?
Anonymous wrote:I know that Middlebury doesn't have any supplementals this year, but did any of your kids add a "Why Middlebury" essay in anywhere?


No. They do allow you to get multiple LORs, so if DC can get meaningful recs, which don’t have to be just teachers, that gives an opportunity to expand the application.

Also DC’s alumni interview covered the “why” question. I know people say alumni interviews don’t make a difference, but DC told me his was pretty focused and intense. He’s a STEM kid, but the interview ended up taking a turn into literature and philosophy. DC said it seemed like the interviewer wanted to see if he could hold his own in those areas, so again another opportunity.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2025 19:36     Subject: Middlebury ED results?
Anonymous wrote:I know that Middlebury doesn't have any supplementals this year, but did any of your kids add a "Why Middlebury" essay in anywhere?


Our counselor had my son write a brief email to the regional admissions rep after he submitted that was essentially a “why Middlebury.” He was able to talk about an overnight visit and the class he sat in on and some things he loved. She did not respond but he did get accepted, so I don’t know if it was annoying or effective.
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2025 19:23     Subject: Middlebury ED results?
Anonymous wrote:I know that Middlebury doesn't have any supplementals this year, but did any of your kids add a "Why Middlebury" essay in anywhere?


No. I made DS ask our HS guidance counselor. "Send an email to regional AO etc?" she said no.

I think colleges ask for what they want
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2025 19:00     Subject: Middlebury ED results?
I know that Middlebury doesn't have any supplementals this year, but did any of your kids add a "Why Middlebury" essay in anywhere?
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2025 14:53     Subject: Middlebury ED results?
Anonymous wrote:My son's stats:

Public School
Highest Rigor
4.4 GPA, 1480
Major leadership and sustained involvement
3 sport varsity athlete/captain but not recruited
Strong recommendations


Congratulations!
Anonymous
Post 12/06/2025 13:56     Subject: Middlebury ED results?
My son's stats:

Public School
Highest Rigor
4.4 GPA, 1480
Major leadership and sustained involvement
3 sport varsity athlete/captain but not recruited
Strong recommendations