<p>"In 2009, the University of Richmond's Office of Admission received 7,880 applications. Of those applicants, we accepted 3,094 students (an acceptance rate of 39%) and ultimately enrolled a class of 926 Richmond Spiders. More than 385 students applied under the University's Early Decision application process, which is a binding commitment for students admitted under the plan."</p>
<p>Does anybody know if the last sentence means that 385+ students out of 7,880 applicants applied ED, or does it mean 385+ students out of the 926 who enrolled? It sounds like the former to me, based on how it is worded, but it's unclear.</p>
<p>Thank you in advance to anyone who can clarify, because we are strongly considering ED and are trying to weigh its benefits.</p>
<p>“More than 385 students applied under the University’s Early Decision application process”</p>
<p>It’s the number who applied. The number admitted ED would be something less. As a cross check I looked up the numbers for fall 2008. 364 applied ED and 219 were admitted. See Richmond’s common data set, Section C, C21</p>
<p>The common data set for the class entering 2009 probably won’t be released for a couple more months. I would call the admission office and ask for the number admitted ED if you haven’t already. </p>
<p>Not being specific to Richmond but having been through this with two kids, I think there is clearly an advantage in applying Early Decision. Saying that, my daughter applied
Early Action to Boston College and Regular Decision to Richmond, Emory, Wisconsin and Wake Forest and was accepted at all those schools. She applied regular decision to Vanderbilt and was wait listed while a friend of hers with very similar stats applied ED to Vanderbilt and was accepted. You just never know what goes into the process. She waffled some on her final decision but is very happy at Richmond.</p>
<p>Thanks bbbgirl, some of the schools you mention are on our list too. So glad to hear your daughter is happy at Richmond, it is an amazingly beautiful school that seems to be on the rise.</p>
<p>Anyone know my chances for being accepted to University of Richmond ED with a weighted gpa of 3.925, classrank in top 17%, ACT of 26, AP test scores of 4’s and 5’s, lettered in a sport, many volunteer hours, school academic and service extracurricular activities, and co captain of team, some leadership positions in service organizations? Thank you!</p>
<p>hawkeye - your numbers are a little lower than most ED admissions BUT, UR looks at much more than that. “Many volunteer hours” is nice but was there something you were passionate about that could make for a great essay? Your essay could put you over the top. UR will be looking for something that sets you apart from the crowd. Are you maybe a 1st generation college student? That helps too. If you applied this year then you can’t change anything at this point. If you are asking about next year, work on getting your UW grades up a bit, retake your ACT or add a strong SAT. You have a shot. Good luck!</p>