Applications to Occidental Top 5,000

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<p>Occidental College has received a record-breaking number of applications for the seventh consecutive year, topping the 5,000 mark for the first time in the school’s 118-year history.</p>

<p>Preliminary results show that at least 5,050 students submitted applications seeking admission to the Class of 2009, an increase of 4 percent as compared to last year. Overall, applications to Occidental have risen a remarkable 170 percent over the past eight years (as compared to 1,865 applications in 1997).</p>

<p>According to U.S. News & World Report, only 13 top ranked liberal arts colleges received 5,000 or more applications in 2003-04, the most recent year for which such numbers are available.</p>

<p>“I’m often asked why we have seen such a dramatic rise in applications,” said Bill Tingley, vice president for admission and financial aid. “It’s not the result of any dramatic changes here. Rather, it reflects the growing recognition of Occidental’s long tradition of excellence, its superb faculty, demanding curriculum, diverse and talented students, and its location in one of the world’s great cities.”</p>

<p>The applicant pool has increased not only in size but in quality, added Dean of Admission Vince Cuseo. “We expect this year's admit rate to be the lowest ever -- which means some very tough choices for our Admission staff," he said.</p>

<p>Newsweek has named Occidental one of the country’s hottest colleges twice during the past four years. Occidental plans to enroll approximately 430 students in its fall 2005 first-year class.</p>

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<p>So, does anyone want to guess this year's acceptance rate, average SAT score, and percentage in top 10%?</p>

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<p>Acceptance rate, my guess if i did math correctly: 43%.</p>

<p>Average SAT score, just for fun... as "The median 50% SAT I range for our admitted students is 1220-1380" currently, how about a rise to 1250-1400?</p>

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<p>URM </p>

<p>1080-1280</p>

<p>Without URM</p>

<p>1340-1440</p>

<p>Together
1180-1440</p>

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<p>how bout for internationals</p>

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<p>sorry..but when do decisions come out?</p>

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<p>yea wens d day</p>

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<p>wednesday as in today march 16th?</p>

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<p>decision letters came out today? i didnt get anything in the mail.</p>

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<p>noooo kasanova meant "when is d-day?" not "wednesday"</p>

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<p>haha. </p>

<p>i checked the website. says late march.</p>

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<p>haha I feel like such a dork...wens d day...haha...anyhow, I applied to oxy, but if i get in I don't think I'm gonna go. Did any of you fill out a profile? if so, did they tell you you have to do the farm supplement? they say i have to but 1)I don't live on or anywhere near a farm and 2) I don't want to even go to oxy =-( Should I still send in the farm thing?</p>

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<p>my parents own businesses so i had to fill one out.</p>

<p>just send one anyways, no harm in getting another offer.</p>

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<p>kissyourLbow- may i PLEASE know why you don't want to go to Oxy?</p>

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<p>For me it's just a personal prefrence. My dad went to Oxy and loved it. I pretty much applied for him I guess. I think it's too small. I mean, more personal attention is always a plus, but I've grown up in a super small town and I need something more. I got into UCLA and UCSD which pretty much summed it up for me. I want to go to a big university, not a small liberal arts school.</p>

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<p>some news from occidental?</p>

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<p>i gotacall from the football coach...i hope i get in...1500sat please helpme</p>

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<p>i gotacall from the football coach...i hope i get in...1500sat please helpme</p>

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<p>i hope i get in too. maybe we'll play together. im a football recruit as well. but i'll probably play lacrosse homeboy. good luck</p>

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<p>MAR 28 ,the decisions will be sent for every applicant</p>