<p>So, EA acceptances should be coming in soon, so I thought I would start this thread.</p>
<p>I just got my acceptance letter, but no money. I'm assuming the scholarship info comes later. The acceptance letter was really personal.</p>
<p>DD3’s letter arrived yesterday. Her letter was also very personal; the best acceptance letter our family has seen. DD3 is looking forward to her visit to Earlham in late March.</p>
<p>My son was just accepted as well. We are also planning to visit, but, after the snow is gone. </p>
<p>I keep reading about the Quaker ambience at Earlham. What does this mean for the students? My son is not religious and the mention of this raises questions for him.</p>
<p>Daughter attends Earlham and loves it. I went to a Quaker high school and expected more of a Quaker influence at Earlham, e.g. consensus building, etc., but, from my point of view the Quaker influence is minimal (at least compared to my high school many years ago). Inf fact, my daughter hangs out in the Jewish house much of the time (while studying Arabic–go figure).</p>
<p>At a Quaker school, hanging out in a Jewish house studying Arabic. This sure is a sign of the times. It is great.</p>
<p>I’m accepted and look forward to visiting. I like everything I’ve heard about it so far! No merit scholarship info yet. I’m actually looking forward to a Quaker influence. I’m not Quaker but I agree with many of their values.</p>
<p>I got accepted yesterday. I visited the school back in March and liked it quite a bit.</p>
<p>Don’t associate Quaker ambiance with religion. From my impression the place is not very religious. I think if anything it means the school is tolerant and laid back.</p>
<p>Re the Quaker ambiance: NEmomof2: The Quaker vibe is much more evident to us, perhaps because Earlham is our first exposure to Quakerism. </p>
<p>Inquisitive Mom: As you know, Earlham is not a school of religion (there is a seminary on campus, but they have separate buildings and profs, and there is little or no interaction with the Earlham students). Interested students can take classes in religion or Quaker Studies, but there is no requirement. There is a Quaker meeting house on campus, with Sunday meeting for worship – again, not required. Students of all faiths (and indeed, students of no religious faith) are explicitly welcome.</p>
<p>OTOH, I noticed a definite spiritual feel to the place. Pretty much everything that happens at Earlham is informed by its core values, founded in Quakerism. From my probably faulty memory, they are: Respect, Simplicity, Integrity, Peace & Social Justice, and Community. A couple of small examples: Everyone on campus, right up to the President, is on a first-name basis (titles are distancing). There are several Saturdays during the year when students can go out as a group to do community service in Richmond. If your student goes to Earlham, you will learn a new verb – “concensing.” And yes, the atmosphere is very tolerant and laid-back. </p>
<p>Some gatherings begin with a moment of silence. At Orientation, one faculty member explained it as a moment to quiet yourself and “bring your best self” to the gathering, be it a class, a meeting, or an event. Obviously, religious students might pray, others might focus or contemplate. But I thought it was a wonderful concept, and somehow typical of Earlham.</p>
<p>My son goes to Earlham and my daughter just got accepted. The school is not religious and my son, who is Jewish, has become an atheist since he’s been there as are most of his friends including some who are Quaker. Also, the percentage of Quakers isn’t very high at all. The only time we really notice anything Quaker is on special parent days they always seem to have a special lunch or dinner for only the Quakers (invitation only). Otherwise like said before, the school has the good qualities of the religion. It is laid back, everyone is willing to help, you can be who you are with no stigma attached and you get a sense of community. Of course there are those that party, get drunk, high and do stupid things, but no college, except very religious ones, is immune from that. Also, in case anyone didn’t know, they are in the process of hiring a new president of the college. Hopefully they’ll continue the meet and greet the president at his home when you first bring your student for the new school year!</p>
<p>Yay … My daughter just received an acceptance today.</p>
<p>Yay, mine too!</p>
<p>She applied RD, and Earlham’s website lists their notification date as March 15. I don’t know if all the RD decisions are out early, or if Earlham does some sort of “early writes.”</p>
<p>My daughter has received 3 acceptances and sone kids in her school haven’t received any acceptances or rejections… my daughter’s apps aren’t outstanding so I don’t really get it.</p>
<p>It’ll all come down to $$ so we’re waiting.</p>
<p>Congrats!</p>
<p>Earlham’s website says RD decisions are released March 15 but DS’s mailbox was empty again today. Has anyone had a letter within the last 2 weeks?</p>
<p>Also,I’m wondering when Bonner Scholars are announced? I know Earlham was reviewing them this last weekend.</p>
<p>NEmomof2, could you say anything about your daughter’s experience with Arabic study at Earlham?</p>