<p>Hey so I’m applying to Bard through IDP (on Nov. 11) and I figured I’d make this thread so all fellow and former IDPers can get together and discuss anything – readings, experiences, expectations, whatever. </p>
<p>So yeah. Did anyone start those required readings yet? And if you did, are you taking notes/highlighting things?</p>
<p>Hey, I’m IDPing Nov. 5. Haven’t really done the reading yet.</p>
<p>Just wanted to let you know that although it would be hard not to be nervous, my daughter seemed to find it a great day. She loved the class (and was glad she’d done the reading.) If your parents or other adults are coming, there is a session for them with a senior administrator that, at least for me, was more informal and informative than others I’d been to elsewhere. (My daughter was accepted (it took a few days to get teh letter, be warned) and, after extensive research, could not find anyplace else she wanted to apply. She is a freshman now and very happy and engaged with Bard.)</p>
<p>My daughter did IDP last year and it was the best thing she ever did. She loved hearing she was accepted a couple of days later and never applied anywhere else. Do the readings and discuss them with someone, but don’t worry about memorizing anything. You won’t be tested. Truly, the class is not part of your evaluation; it’s for you to evaluate Bard. The interview is the real test; however, so make sure you stand out. Have energy, show interest, and let them know who you are.</p>
<p>Thanks, momwonders and danceclass. How long was the interview? And was it one-on-one, or do we go in front of a panel?</p>
<p>Futurebutterfly: Oh sweet! Yeah I REALLY need to start doing those readings. I think it’s like 50 pages total, which is kind of a lot. I’m drowning in stress right now though, so I’m finding it hard to make time. ugh.</p>
<p>The interview is one on one. I think it was about 15 minutes. There are about 6 to 8 admissions staff members in the little house they use as the admissions building, and they take each of you away into one of the rooms; I think my daughter ended up in the kitchen. I hope you get a staff member you can connect with. My daughter’s was a former dancer. Perfect.</p>
<p>Agree that the interview is the key element. Practice what you are going to say about why Bard and what’s interesting about you (it can be anything – not necessarily some amazing accomplishment). Think about the language you are going to use to engage on these points. Be yourself, but your expressive self!</p>
<p>I feel a little foolish asking this, but it’s about whether to push my S to call and confirm that Bard got his SATs that went out from the college board in the late summer. He is doing IDP on 11/12 and he loves Bard, if he is accepted and aid is good it will be a or the top contender for him. Since Bard is SAT optional they won’t consider his application incomplete without them. His SATs will only help him (2210). He doesn’t want to call or ask when he’s there because he says if the college board sent them the school got them. I am trying not to be completely neurotic. Would you push him to confirm?</p>
<p>I think it is perfectly reasonable follow-up that indicates your son is serious: “I want to do everything I can to convince you so I hope you won’t mind if I ask if it would be possible just to confirm that you did receive my SAT scores …” Believe me, they get zillions of such questions. He could ask at the end of his interview, after asking a more substantive question. Or, he could ask the administrative team at the admissions office by telephone or while there. I think it is perfectly appropriate (although I am pretty sure that if ordered, they were sent so you probably have nothing to be concerned about.)</p>
<p>I would also say that with any Bard applicant – especially with relatively high SATs – it is important to make clear that Bard is the or a top contender and why. He should be clear about that during his interview.</p>
<p>I got in IDP!</p>
<p>I’m going to attend.</p>
<p>Congratulations! Enjoy the rest of your senior year and look forward to a great new experience!</p>
<p>Congratulations futurebutterfly! You won’t regret your decision. Let us know if you have any questions we can help with. Here’s to a great four years ahead of you.</p>
<p>Congrats flutterby! Nice to have a decision this early in the year.</p>
<p>Congratulations futurebutterfly. I hope you love it. And congratulations to everyone else who made.</p>
<p>Congratulations future butterfly! Fingers crossed my daughter will join you in the class of 16. She applied early action.</p>
<p>AHHH CONGRATS FUTUREBUTTERFLY! when did you do IDP? I went on Friday and I am so tense right now. Hopefully it cones tomorrow!</p>
<p>let me know if you get in and best of luck!</p>
<p>I idp’d the fifth but i live in CA so the letter took some time arriving.</p>
<p>I GOT IN! ahhhhh sosososo happy! If the aid is decent there’s a REALLY high chance I’ll be attending! I definitely need aid though, hopefully through a New Generations Scholarship (my parents emigrated from Ireland less than 20 years ago). Yay!</p>
<p>Congrats Dramamine!</p>
<p>YEY!!</p>
<p>Congrats!</p>