Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Listened to a webinar recently (Harlan Cohen—author of 13 Mistakes Kids Make When Selecting a College)—anyway he specifically mentioned Clemson deferred 15,000 applications last year from EA to RD. He only mentioned two schools when speaking about deferrals so my take away was that Clemson deferred more than most schools. Our high school’s college counselor also warns students they maybe deferred but still have a chance to get in so don’t panic yet if you aren’t accepted.
It seems that about 100% are deferred. Clearly all 100% won’t make it in with RD.
My child was accepted (OOS very high stats)—I have to think that stats and teacher/counselor recs count for a ton since they don’t have supplemental essays.
i have it on a good source that this round is strictly stats and legacy based. only in The RD round will they review LORs, ECs and essay.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Listened to a webinar recently (Harlan Cohen—author of 13 Mistakes Kids Make When Selecting a College)—anyway he specifically mentioned Clemson deferred 15,000 applications last year from EA to RD. He only mentioned two schools when speaking about deferrals so my take away was that Clemson deferred more than most schools. Our high school’s college counselor also warns students they maybe deferred but still have a chance to get in so don’t panic yet if you aren’t accepted.
It seems that about 100% are deferred. Clearly all 100% won’t make it in with RD.
My child was accepted (OOS very high stats)—I have to think that stats and teacher/counselor recs count for a ton since they don’t have supplemental essays.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Give her space. Let her open alone or with a pet if you have one. These kids are in their feelings right now.
I don't mind giving space - but it's now the next day and she still "hasn't gotten around to looking." I told her that based on what I have seen, she will most likely get deferred (she has a 4.4 and 1470) - so she is prepared for what to expect. But for some reason, she doesn't think that it's a big deal to check. For her last decision it took a couple days as well - ugh! I think she is just feeling apathetic about the whole college process.
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I'd be irritated about that too. I mean, you paid the application fee, not her, right? And you paid for her to take the SAT/ACT? And presumably you'll be paying her tuition/housing costs/meal plan, etc.? The least she could do is take the two minutes to look at her portal.
Personally, I'd be having second thoughts about how much money and effort I'm willing to put into a student that behaves the way your daughter does.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Give her space. Let her open alone or with a pet if you have one. These kids are in their feelings right now.
I don't mind giving space - but it's now the next day and she still "hasn't gotten around to looking." I told her that based on what I have seen, she will most likely get deferred (she has a 4.4 and 1470) - so she is prepared for what to expect. But for some reason, she doesn't think that it's a big deal to check. For her last decision it took a couple days as well - ugh! I think she is just feeling apathetic about the whole college process.
Anonymous wrote:When do we hear about merit?
Anonymous wrote:Clemson will definitely take some deferred kids in the spring. However, last year, the overall acceptance rate was below 40 percent, this is lower than Vatech, Pitt, and others that the dcum crowd is more familiar with. Clemson also admits by major, so harder admit for business, psych, and nursing, as those are most popular majors.
Three cycles ago, Clemson started taking the common app and application numbers doubled. They went up another 10,000 in the following two years. There is a lot of demand for this school.
My high stats student got in last year and did not attend. However it stayed on her list until the end due to its medium size, great weather, and good sports scene. She had an older friend there who loves it.
About half the kids we know who got in EA last year attended (we are in Maryland).
Anonymous wrote:Give her space. Let her open alone or with a pet if you have one. These kids are in their feelings right now.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:In! Business major
Henrico (Richmond, VA) public high school
3.9uw/4.4w
11 APs; remaining classes honors
Top 9%
1350 SAT
4 years varsity tennis - last 2 as #1 seed
Part-time job since 10th gr
Female
Unhooked
Very excited, but anxiously awaiting U of SC tomorrow 🤞
Have them look into joining the CUBS program and living in Douthit
Anonymous wrote:Deferred. Over at College Confidential you can see some crazy high stat kids deferred.
I am feeling mislead about the huge marketing effort to get kids to do EA “so they will know before Xmas”. Not true. For much higher than average kids. And some schools now admitting that.
Anonymous wrote:In! Business major
Henrico (Richmond, VA) public high school
3.9uw/4.4w
11 APs; remaining classes honors
Top 9%
1350 SAT
4 years varsity tennis - last 2 as #1 seed
Part-time job since 10th gr
Female
Unhooked
Very excited, but anxiously awaiting U of SC tomorrow 🤞