Anonymous
Post 12/07/2025 16:06     Subject: Middlebury ED results?
Anonymous wrote:Midd has financial problems. Needs all the full pay kids they can get their hands on.


There are multiple threads on this. Maybe consider looking those over and seeing if you have anything more to offer. If you do, please post there.

The OP is looking to understand who gets admitted and who does not (which seems like a nearly impossible task) and not on financial condition.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2025 15:25     Subject: Middlebury ED results?
It's standard at all selective schools, yes. My kid got into Midd as well and I'll admit I'm a little worried about them checking out at this point. From what I've heard, a little bit of a slip is okay but they send a letter if there's a noticeable dip.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2025 15:25     Subject: Middlebury ED results?
Anonymous wrote:My kid's Middlebury acceptance letter closes with:

"P.S. Please note that our offer of admission is provisional until we receive your end-of-year transcript. We expect that, for the remainder of your senior year, you will maintain at least the same impressive level of performance and engagement that you have shown up till now."

This is my first time at this rodeo, so wondering if this "provisional" acceptance language is standard?


Pretty standard. A kid can slack a bit but they need to keep a generally high level of performance. A B won’t hurt anything but a bunch of C’s might draw another look or request for explanation.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2025 15:21     Subject: Middlebury ED results?
My kid's Middlebury acceptance letter closes with:

"P.S. Please note that our offer of admission is provisional until we receive your end-of-year transcript. We expect that, for the remainder of your senior year, you will maintain at least the same impressive level of performance and engagement that you have shown up till now."

This is my first time at this rodeo, so wondering if this "provisional" acceptance language is standard?
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2025 15:03     Subject: Re:Middlebury ED results?
Anonymous wrote:

We are also waiting on Swarthmore ED. 12/15 (but rumor that it could be 12/13)


Where did you see 12/15? We are also waiting on Swarthmore ED and have not seen an actual date confirmed anywhere.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2025 15:01     Subject: Middlebury ED results?
Anonymous wrote:Midd has financial problems. Needs all the full pay kids they can get their hands on.


Wondered when the troll would show up.

Here is a bit of info from Bain. Middlebury falls into the “Elite, tier 1, Strong financial position” category.

https://www.bain.com/insights/how-financially-stable-is-your-college-interactive/

You can just stop your nonsense now.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2025 14:47     Subject: Middlebury ED results?
Midd has financial problems. Needs all the full pay kids they can get their hands on.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2025 13:59     Subject: Re:Middlebury ED results?
Anonymous wrote:
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


interviews are not considered



I know CDS says this, but really wonder whether the might carry a little weight.


I don't understand. If interviews are considered, why wouldn't Midd just say so in the CDS?

FWIW, it didn't sound to me like my kid's Midd interview went that well, and he still got in.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2025 13:44     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


interviews are not considered



I know CDS says this, but really wonder whether the might carry a little weight.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2025 13:37     Subject: Re:Middlebury ED results?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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


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.


I'm sorry!! There are lots of irrational things that happen. It could be that another kid applied ED from their school and they had decided they could only take one, it could be that the AO had an off day and was grumpy when reading the app. it could be something else entirely random. Who knows.
That said, I would also have someone read the app just to make sure the kid comes off sounding appealing and that there are no red flags. Maybe something is phrased weirdly or looks dishonest (too good to be true). You never know with teenagers.

Good luck! I'm sure he'll have a lot of options down the road and in my experience the vast majority of kids land where they're meant to be.


Could this actually happen? I learnt that they don't cap by school.


Of course it does. They don't have caps written into a manual or anything but of course small schools want to divide spots up by high school, city, region, country, etc.

That's why it's never good if there are 2 or 4 other super strong kids applying from your school to Dartmouth, Middlebury, etc. When there are 1000 spots to give out worldwide, it's pretty unlikely that a college will give 2 or 4 to the same high school. Especially when so many kids look absolutely the same on paper.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2025 13:36     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


That's tough - sorry for your DC. I agree with others that he'll likely have a pile of other good options come April.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2025 13:32     Subject: Re:Middlebury ED results?


You applied ED to Midd and Swarthmore at the same time?


!!!!


No! Two different posters. I'm waiting for Swarthmore decision and was just commiserating with OP
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2025 13:29     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


interviews are not considered
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2025 13:27     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. 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.


Midd's interview is not considered according to CDS
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2025 13:25     Subject: Re:Middlebury ED results?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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


We are also waiting on Swarthmore ED. 12/15 (but rumor that it could be 12/13)


You applied ED to Midd and Swarthmore at the same time?


!!!!