<p>So I hear they're taking more than usual this year because of some new dorms!</p>
<p>Is that true? If it is then that’s one sought after bit of good news. I’m applying to Carleton as a transfer, and I’m not hopeful of my prospects. The college is so much more popular now compared to when I first applied to college in 2006. Anyone else applying as a transfer student?</p>
<p>yep, its true. talked to admissions</p>
<p>did they give you any numbers on this? ie. accepted/applied previous years, how many more they’re taking this year???</p>
<p>last year they admitted 15 with a yield of 9…so thats 60% yeild. If their target is to enroll 20 than that implys they’ll admit around 33 or so (last year’s applicant pool was 195).</p>
<p>thanks #nineteen for the information.</p>
<p>does anybody have any idea what they look for in transfer apps?? I mean are they one of those schools that basically only takes transfers from other LACs or do they look for people who will really benefit from entering a more academically challenging school?</p>
<p>I have a few blips in my record because of family issues etc - my old school is in no way comparable academically, but I pretty much had to enroll there for reasons beyond my control…the administration has especially been not helpful at all in the application process</p>
<p>however, I have been super impressed by the Carleton admissions office with their helpfulness, and felt encouraged by my interview. I absolutely fell in love with Carleton when I visited because of how much they emphasize the intellectual and quirky student body. but I definitely have concerns that my record may just not be impressive enough even though I definitely have the potential to succeed at Carleton</p>
<p>anyways, any thoughts would be appreciated…also feel free to commiserate about the waiting process or share your stories :)</p>
<p>anyone hear anything?? a lot of the freshmen applicants seemed to hear a week or two before the deadline</p>
<p>good luck to everyone!</p>
<p>not yet, but I was told the letter should arrive before the 13th</p>
<p>I got the letter today, was no good. Wish the best of luck to all you transfers!</p>
<p>@ everywhichway, I’m sorry to hear that! good luck with all of your your decisions!</p>
<p>EveryWhichWay: I saw on another thread that you were accepted at Reed as a transfer … but that the money was questionable. You’ve been looking at wonderful schools! Just curious. Where were you this past year?</p>
<p>waaaaa! everywhichway got into Reed but rejected from carleton? i got waitlisted at both…</p>
<p>I got in! but I’m kind of worried about being rescinded</p>
<p>waitlisted…I guess the waitlist list size must be significantly smaller than the freshmen waiting list…don’t know if that makes any significant difference or not</p>