Early Decision Problem

Hi. I was a semi-finalist for the Posse Scholarship, but I didn’t make it to the next round. With Posse, I was told not to submit the application by myself, & that I would submit the Common App with them if I made it to the next round. By November 1st I still hadn’t heard from them, so I just assumed that I made it to the next round, because I thought if I hadn’t they would have given me enough time to apply to other schools for ED (I was wrong). They didn’t tell me until 2 days after the deadline had passed, so I wasn’t able to apply to GW for ED. I still want to go to GWU, but I don’t want to wait until January to apply. Will GWU still accept my application? I’m going to call the admissions office tomorrow, but I wanted other people’s opinions on what I should do.

Here’s what I think is going to happen. You didn’t apply by the deadline, you aren’t going to get in the ED pool.

But that’s honestly just my best guess. Exceptions are rare, but not non-existent.

That’s what I thought… Thank you!

@princesso did posse email you to tell you that you had not made it to the next round?

You can still get into the ED pool - The ED2 pool deadline is January 5th so you can still apply ED. Also if there are other schools you would consider as a top choice, some are still open for ED1. Check any school you are interested in for EA and ED deadlines.

@totallystressed1234 yes they did, on Friday Afternoon.

Was GW the Posse school?

@OHMomof2 yes it was one of the 6 choices, & my first choice.

You can take a shot at telling them that, and put in your ED2 app regardless.

Can you afford it without Posse? I don’t think GW meets full need, generally.

If you want to have a chance to compare financial offers from different schools then perhaps you are better off applying RD.

yes, I would contact GW admissions and Posse and try to get your app in ED explaining the circumstances. Good Luck.