Anonymous
Post 02/18/2026 14:04     Subject: William & Mary Cypher
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Sure would be nice to get a card for my younger one, but at least they finally published the Dean's List so everyone can see my older one.


Everyone? No one’s looking. And like half the class is in the dean’s list.


WM is much more grade inflated than it used to be! Below 3.65 is below average


UVA is about 3.6.

Have to keep up with the inflation at Harvard and Brown.


Wow! 50th percentile was a 3.2 a couple decades ago. Good to know.
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2026 12:31     Subject: William & Mary Cypher
Anonymous wrote:My kid from Carroll County, MD got one yesterday. He did not submit test scores. Of course, he had APs and the grades, but I think his selling points were his main essay and supplemental essays that spoke to W&M's values and mission, without him having to force it--by just being himself. That, and a really beautiful activities list.


Awesome!

I do think the AO’s have so much experience that they can sense a passionate kid.
Anonymous
Post 02/18/2026 11:46     Subject: William & Mary Cypher
My kid from Carroll County, MD got one yesterday. He did not submit test scores. Of course, he had APs and the grades, but I think his selling points were his main essay and supplemental essays that spoke to W&M's values and mission, without him having to force it--by just being himself. That, and a really beautiful activities list.
Anonymous
Post 02/17/2026 18:30     Subject: William & Mary Cypher
Got ours in the mail today! So cool!
Anonymous
Post 02/17/2026 09:59     Subject: William & Mary Cypher
Anonymous wrote:My kid is getting one of these cards today as per USPS informed delivery! Public HS in MD.


Mine too! We’re in NoVA (FCPS). Already in at UVA (early action) but kid is thrilled because they also like W&M a lot.
Anonymous
Post 02/17/2026 09:07     Subject: William & Mary Cypher
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why is it called a “cypher”?


https://www.wm.edu/brand/visual-brand/graphic-elements/


So it’s just that the cypher is on the card?
Why not just call it a likely card?


Because it’s cute and quirky
Anonymous
Post 02/17/2026 08:29     Subject: William & Mary Cypher
My kid is getting one of these cards today as per USPS informed delivery! Public HS in MD.
Anonymous
Post 02/14/2026 20:27     Subject: William & Mary Cypher
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Why is it called a “cypher”?


https://www.wm.edu/brand/visual-brand/graphic-elements/


So it’s just that the cypher is on the card?
Why not just call it a likely card?
Anonymous
Post 02/14/2026 12:13     Subject: William & Mary Cypher
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Anonymous wrote:SAT for cypher kids? Are these high stats kids?


Someone on Reddit said 3.98UW, 11APs, 35ACT so yes


Historically, they seem to have sent them to some high-stats kids, although not all. Not getting one is not an indication that you aren’t getting in. Only one-quarter of accepted students get them.


Do you mean that not all high stats kids get them or that not everyone who receives one has high stats?


DP: Not all high stats kids get them. Maybe only 1000 admitted students
Anonymous
Post 02/14/2026 12:08     Subject: William & Mary Cypher
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:SAT for cypher kids? Are these high stats kids?


Someone on Reddit said 3.98UW, 11APs, 35ACT so yes


Historically, they seem to have sent them to some high-stats kids, although not all. Not getting one is not an indication that you aren’t getting in. Only one-quarter of accepted students get them.


Do you mean that not all high stats kids get them or that not everyone who receives one has high stats?
Anonymous
Post 02/14/2026 10:23     Subject: William & Mary Cypher
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:SAT for cypher kids? Are these high stats kids?


Someone on Reddit said 3.98UW, 11APs, 35ACT so yes


Historically, they seem to have sent them to some high-stats kids, although not all. Not getting one is not an indication that you aren’t getting in. Only one-quarter of accepted students get them.
Anonymous
Post 02/14/2026 10:18     Subject: William & Mary Cypher
Anonymous wrote:Why is it called a “cypher”?


https://www.wm.edu/brand/visual-brand/graphic-elements/
Anonymous
Post 02/14/2026 09:43     Subject: William & Mary Cypher
Why is it called a “cypher”?
Anonymous
Post 02/14/2026 09:21     Subject: William & Mary Cypher
Anonymous wrote:SAT for cypher kids? Are these high stats kids?


Someone on Reddit said 3.98UW, 11APs, 35ACT so yes
Anonymous
Post 02/14/2026 08:45     Subject: William & Mary Cypher
SAT for cypher kids? Are these high stats kids?