Anonymous
12/18/2020 11:51
Subject: Today's Acceptances - which schools
From the Wall Street Journal:
Early-round apps were up by about
22% at Brown
23% at Penn
29% at Dartmouth
38% at Yale
49% at Columbia
57% at Harvard
Cornell doesn't announce, Princeton didn't no EA this year
"Test-optional shift, virtual outreach, pandemic anxiety likely all fueled the jump"
Early-round apps were up by about
22% at Brown
23% at Penn
29% at Dartmouth
38% at Yale
49% at Columbia
57% at Harvard
Cornell doesn't announce, Princeton didn't no EA this year
"Test-optional shift, virtual outreach, pandemic anxiety likely all fueled the jump"
Anonymous
12/18/2020 11:43
Subject: Re:Today's Acceptances - which schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Deferred at Brown PLME, which is a real bummer because it was a good fit.
Time to choose ED2. It is obnoxious and expensive to apply to all those schools which are all at baseline the same. Gah.
Can you share your stats? How competitive is the PLME?
STEM magnet
3.96 unweighed (had 1 B the entire time)
More than 10 AP's
SAT was a bit low at 1530, one take
Published two papers in peer reviewed journals
Presented at national and international conferences as an invited speaker (one research project ended up finding sonething significant, pure luck)
Won multiple science competitions
Accomplished in an art, won regional competitions, performed with professionals in youth opportunities for years, practiced for 15-20 hours weekly, documented
Strong essays per multiple readers
Not URM or first generation
My guess is that with stats like that, there was another kid from the Midatlantic with a similar profile who was picked instead. We just have to apply widely, stats are in range. It is a bummer because Brown has opportunity for her to continue in her art while pursuing her STEM major where Brown excels. Her art field may not be present in her ED2, and it hurts to give it up.
It happens.
OP, I'm sorry, I can see why is was her first choice. I wonder if one can transfer into the program. When I was there, a billion years ago, we had several transfers into my concentration (applied math).
She did apply for applied math and biology. She can still technically be accepted into both through the RD route as she was deferred, not rejected. I wish we could connect and ask for advice or perhaps encouragement.
Anonymous
12/18/2020 11:40
Subject: Re:Today's Acceptances - which schools
Plus, thankfully for STEM students, public universities offer an excellent option that does not deleteriously affect long-term career outlook. Ivy plus schools are a nice bonus for those kids and do open certain doors, but are not required.
If the kid wanted to write or paint or dance or perform, or if we lived in a region with mediocre in state options, I would be anxious and concerned. In this case, if she gets in she will go. If she does not get in, it will sting, but fundamentally no pathways will be closed (although perhaps somewhat harder to reach).
If the kid wanted to write or paint or dance or perform, or if we lived in a region with mediocre in state options, I would be anxious and concerned. In this case, if she gets in she will go. If she does not get in, it will sting, but fundamentally no pathways will be closed (although perhaps somewhat harder to reach).
Anonymous
12/18/2020 11:36
Subject: Re:Today's Acceptances - which schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Deferred at Brown PLME, which is a real bummer because it was a good fit.
Time to choose ED2. It is obnoxious and expensive to apply to all those schools which are all at baseline the same. Gah.
Can you share your stats? How competitive is the PLME?
STEM magnet
3.96 unweighed (had 1 B the entire time)
More than 10 AP's
SAT was a bit low at 1530, one take
Published two papers in peer reviewed journals
Presented at national and international conferences as an invited speaker (one research project ended up finding sonething significant, pure luck)
Won multiple science competitions
Accomplished in an art, won regional competitions, performed with professionals in youth opportunities for years, practiced for 15-20 hours weekly, documented
Strong essays per multiple readers
Not URM or first generation
My guess is that with stats like that, there was another kid from the Midatlantic with a similar profile who was picked instead. We just have to apply widely, stats are in range. It is a bummer because Brown has opportunity for her to continue in her art while pursuing her STEM major where Brown excels. Her art field may not be present in her ED2, and it hurts to give it up.
It happens.
OP, I'm sorry, I can see why is was her first choice. I wonder if one can transfer into the program. When I was there, a billion years ago, we had several transfers into my concentration (applied math).
Anonymous
12/18/2020 11:35
Subject: Re:Today's Acceptances - which schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Deferred at Brown PLME, which is a real bummer because it was a good fit.
Time to choose ED2. It is obnoxious and expensive to apply to all those schools which are all at baseline the same. Gah.
Can you share your stats? How competitive is the PLME?
STEM magnet
3.96 unweighed (had 1 B the entire time)
More than 10 AP's
SAT was a bit low at 1530, one take
Published two papers in peer reviewed journals
Presented at national and international conferences as an invited speaker (one research project ended up finding sonething significant, pure luck)
Won multiple science competitions
Accomplished in an art, won regional competitions, performed with professionals in youth opportunities for years, practiced for 15-20 hours weekly, documented
Strong essays per multiple readers
Not URM or first generation
My guess is that with stats like that, there was another kid from the Midatlantic with a similar profile who was picked instead. We just have to apply widely, stats are in range. It is a bummer because Brown has opportunity for her to continue in her art while pursuing her STEM major where Brown excels. Her art field may not be present in her ED2, and it hurts to give it up.
It happens.
PP I just wanted to thank you for being somewhat detailed and less paranoid to post than most. I don't know how helpful it is, but it is interesting to see, thank you.
Good luck to your DC, whatever they do.
I see it as a pretty typical magnet public kid struggle. I suspect that applying for financial aid makes admission harder. Generally top 1/3 gets into selective colleges. As I said, it is obnoxious to apply to all. Wish there was a unified IvyPlus application portal. Seriously
Anonymous
12/18/2020 11:32
Subject: Re:Today's Acceptances - which schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Deferred at Brown PLME, which is a real bummer because it was a good fit.
Time to choose ED2. It is obnoxious and expensive to apply to all those schools which are all at baseline the same. Gah.
Can you share your stats? How competitive is the PLME?
STEM magnet
3.96 unweighed (had 1 B the entire time)
More than 10 AP's
SAT was a bit low at 1530, one take
Published two papers in peer reviewed journals
Presented at national and international conferences as an invited speaker (one research project ended up finding sonething significant, pure luck)
Won multiple science competitions
Accomplished in an art, won regional competitions, performed with professionals in youth opportunities for years, practiced for 15-20 hours weekly, documented
Strong essays per multiple readers
Not URM or first generation
My guess is that with stats like that, there was another kid from the Midatlantic with a similar profile who was picked instead. We just have to apply widely, stats are in range. It is a bummer because Brown has opportunity for her to continue in her art while pursuing her STEM major where Brown excels. Her art field may not be present in her ED2, and it hurts to give it up.
It happens.
PP I just wanted to thank you for being somewhat detailed and less paranoid to post than most. I don't know how helpful it is, but it is interesting to see, thank you.
Good luck to your DC, whatever they do.
Anonymous
12/18/2020 11:23
Subject: Re:Today's Acceptances - which schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Deferred at Brown PLME, which is a real bummer because it was a good fit.
Time to choose ED2. It is obnoxious and expensive to apply to all those schools which are all at baseline the same. Gah.
Can you share your stats? How competitive is the PLME?
STEM magnet
3.96 unweighed (had 1 B the entire time)
More than 10 AP's
SAT was a bit low at 1530, one take
Published two papers in peer reviewed journals
Presented at national and international conferences as an invited speaker (one research project ended up finding sonething significant, pure luck)
Won multiple science competitions
Accomplished in an art, won regional competitions, performed with professionals in youth opportunities for years, practiced for 15-20 hours weekly, documented
Strong essays per multiple readers
Not URM or first generation
My guess is that with stats like that, there was another kid from the Midatlantic with a similar profile who was picked instead. We just have to apply widely, stats are in range. It is a bummer because Brown has opportunity for her to continue in her art while pursuing her STEM major where Brown excels. Her art field may not be present in her ED2, and it hurts to give it up.
It happens.
Anonymous
12/18/2020 11:18
Subject: Re:Today's Acceptances - which schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Also deferred from Tulane. DC is fine with it, only applied because counselor suggested it and definitely didn't show more than a cursory interest. I'm more disappointed than DC because I think it's a great school. In at Fordham and a handful of UK schools.
What were DC’s stats?
34 ACT, 3.8 UW GPA, 4.4 W GPA, varsity sports since sophomore year, leadership roles in school and community service organizations.
This is exactly my child, including showing minimal interest, and she was also deferred.
Smells like yield protection by Tulane.
Anonymous
12/18/2020 11:17
Subject: Re:Today's Acceptances - which schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Also deferred from Tulane. DC is fine with it, only applied because counselor suggested it and definitely didn't show more than a cursory interest. I'm more disappointed than DC because I think it's a great school. In at Fordham and a handful of UK schools.
What were DC’s stats?
34 ACT, 3.8 UW GPA, 4.4 W GPA, varsity sports since sophomore year, leadership roles in school and community service organizations.
Wow, DC was denied with those stats? I am shocked. She will get in someplace else great!
which UK schools PP?
Unconditional offers from Royal Holloway, St. Andrews, and Exeter. Conditional offer from Durham. Still waiting on Edinburgh. It's a much less stressful system, I must say.
I'm from the UK and that is a very impressive list. All strong choices. Exeter and Durham are the most prestigious. Along with Edinburgh.
Anonymous
12/18/2020 11:14
Subject: Re:Today's Acceptances - which schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Deferred at Brown PLME, which is a real bummer because it was a good fit.
Time to choose ED2. It is obnoxious and expensive to apply to all those schools which are all at baseline the same. Gah.
Can you share your stats? How competitive is the PLME?
Around 3.6% overall
2019 data:
Number of applicants to PLME - 2641
Number offered admission to PLME - 94
20 Early Decision; 74 Regular Action
https://www.brown.edu/academics/medical/plme/information-prospective-students/admissions-facts-and-figures
https://medical.brown.edu/about/facts-and-figures/match-lists/2020-match-list
Anonymous
12/18/2020 11:08
Subject: Re:Today's Acceptances - which schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Also deferred from Tulane. DC is fine with it, only applied because counselor suggested it and definitely didn't show more than a cursory interest. I'm more disappointed than DC because I think it's a great school. In at Fordham and a handful of UK schools.
What were DC’s stats?
34 ACT, 3.8 UW GPA, 4.4 W GPA, varsity sports since sophomore year, leadership roles in school and community service organizations.
Wow, DC was denied with those stats? I am shocked. She will get in someplace else great!
which UK schools PP?
Unconditional offers from Royal Holloway, St. Andrews, and Exeter. Conditional offer from Durham. Still waiting on Edinburgh. It's a much less stressful system, I must say.
Anonymous
12/18/2020 10:58
Subject: Re:Today's Acceptances - which schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Also deferred from Tulane. DC is fine with it, only applied because counselor suggested it and definitely didn't show more than a cursory interest. I'm more disappointed than DC because I think it's a great school. In at Fordham and a handful of UK schools.
What were DC’s stats?
34 ACT, 3.8 UW GPA, 4.4 W GPA, varsity sports since sophomore year, leadership roles in school and community service organizations.
This is exactly my child, including showing minimal interest, and she was also deferred.
Anonymous
12/18/2020 10:57
Subject: Re:Today's Acceptances - which schools
Anonymous wrote:DD in at Cornell ED
1560
4.0 UW
9 college credits
varsity sport
Congrats!
Anonymous
12/18/2020 10:50
Subject: Re:Today's Acceptances - which schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Also deferred from Tulane. DC is fine with it, only applied because counselor suggested it and definitely didn't show more than a cursory interest. I'm more disappointed than DC because I think it's a great school. In at Fordham and a handful of UK schools.
What were DC’s stats?
34 ACT, 3.8 UW GPA, 4.4 W GPA, varsity sports since sophomore year, leadership roles in school and community service organizations.
Wow, DC was denied with those stats? I am shocked. She will get in someplace else great!
which UK schools PP?
Anonymous
12/18/2020 10:40
Subject: Re:Today's Acceptances - which schools
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Can we get back on which schools are reporting today/this week?
There’s a whole google sheet on Reddit with all the schools and their decision dates
link?
https://www.reddit.com/r/ApplyingToCollege/comments/jtocuv/official_class_of_2025_decision_dates_calendar/