<p>There’s no shame in finding that some schools don’t fit what you’re looking for. The nice thing is that there are so many good schools out there, and once they’re in their freshman year most kids settle in happily and don’t look back. Swimmer, what other schools do you have on your list?</p>
<p>Particularly when starting the search for our older son, we really had no idea what we were doing so we looked at everything. He was pretty set on wanting a large university in a city. So where did he (happily) end up? A small LAC in Amherst Mass (Hampshire). We toured Hampshire because it was convenient - we were “in the neighborhood” after touring UMass/Amherst. I still laugh that we parked next to a cornfield and attended the admissions session in a barn and all the while I’m thinking “Why did we even stop? He will HATE it here!” And he adores it. It’s definitely not the right place for everyone but for him, it’s a near perfect match. Point being - keep an open mind and look at a mix of places because you just never know. </p>
<p>Swimmer, I’m curious too about the other schools on your list.</p>
<p>Other schools on my list (in no particular order)</p>
<p>Skidmore
Colby
Connecticut college
Pitzer
Middlebury
Franklin and Marshall
Hamilton</p>
<p>What was everyone’s stats?</p>
<p>I still have yet to hear! I’m in MN and one of my friends who lives here who applied ED heard on thursday. I need to know because I have to finish my other apps then. Bates hasn’t given me any timeline as when they will get back to me. Frustrated.</p>
<p>Shankster - you can send them an email. I would shoot it off as soon as possible with the holiday coming up.</p>
<p>This is from their website:</p>
<p>Decision letters for Early Decision Round I were mailed Monday, December 16, 2013. If you have not received notification of your decision by Monday, December 23, please email <a href=“mailto:admission@bates.edu”>admission@bates.edu</a>.</p>
<p>Good Luck.</p>
<p>any accepted international students?</p>
<p>There is a class of 2018 facebook group for any admitted students who haven’t found it. Bates is moderating it as a closed group for admitted students only. Linphan, our D tells me that yes there are a number of admitted internationals in that group. </p>
<p>Merry Christmas to all you new bobkittens!</p>
<p>I am from Tunisia</p>