ED Applicant Thread

Colleges and Universities A-Z Amherst College
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Question about ACT:</p>

<p>Is a 32 English/Writing combined score going to hurt me at all? I normally wouldn't think so, but they'll see I got a 36 in English, so they'll know I bombed that essay (got an 8). They won't see however, that the first time I took the ACT I got a 12/12 on the essay. :/

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<p>I know they like the writing portion on the ACT, but that section is not all about the essay, so I wouldn't worry too much.</p>

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If I happen to not find out until after the 15th, can I still do pre-ap stuff to Middlebury (ED 2), which has a Dec. 15 deadline for that?

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<p>In a word, no. </p>

<p>I think they make the preapplication due date Dec 15 specifically because of early decision applications at other schools. Fortunately some like Dartmouth, Columbia and Cornell have already heard. If there is any doubt, $60 or whatever it is, is but a small investment over a four year education. However, there are also fee waiver options. We tease my son that his only Christmas present this year might just be his application fees!! (kidding - kinda :) But if they're mailing tomorrow, you should know for sure by Monday, which is the 15. Just don't forget to do it in the wake of disappointment - which if rejected or deferred you might be. Not that you wont be accepted! (you hopefully know what I mean) :)</p>

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<p>I'm applying Middlebury too (if I don't get in to Amherst ED, obviously). I asked my college counselor and he suggested I call the Middlebury Admissions Office, explain my situation, and request an extension until I hear back from Amherst.</p>

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If I happen to not find out until after the 15th, can I still do pre-ap stuff to Middlebury (ED 2), which has a Dec. 15 deadline for that?

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<p>Of course you can. If you get accepted to Amherst ED, then you simply withdraw your Middlebury ED II application. Middlebury won't have even started reviewing ED II applications by the time you hear back from Amherst. You'll forfeit the application fee, however.</p>

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<p>gd luck to everyone^^</p>

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<p>I think the implicit question about Midd's preapp was in the hopes of avoiding forfeiting the app fee.</p>

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I think the implicit question about Midd's preapp was in the hopes of avoiding forfeiting the app fee.

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<p>I think the implicit question about Midd's preapp was the concern about applying early decision to two schools. Care to elaborate Kaznack?</p>

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<p>Yeah, it was more the ED to 2 schools thing. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the fee went with the common app and not with the pre-ap supplement.</p>

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<p>any one accepted? </p>

<p>I just got my email that says I got accepted!
(I am international)</p>

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<p>Do you think that there's a chance it arrives tomorrow if I live on Long Island, about 3 hours away from Amherst?</p>

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<p>No letter yet for me Pinkstones, but CONGRATS!</p>

<p>That's awesome!!</p>

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<p>I got in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>

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<p>Congrats! Was it a letter, or do you live abroad?</p>

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<p>Congrats Kahulalula!!!</p>

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<p>just got home and opened the letter, i can't believe it came today!</p>

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<p>Congratulations!!!
I guess that means it could come tomorrow for some of us...</p>

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<p>thanks anomymous, hope to see you in the fall</p>

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<p>How close are you to the college?</p>

<p>Just wondering if I can expect mine tomorrow or Monday. I'm in a small town in central New York. (Where Colgate is)</p>

<p>Hoping for tomorrow</p>

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<p>thanks to you too nyi8bmzk, i live in central Mass, (an hour away)</p>

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<p>NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
DE-wait for it-..................................................................FERED</p>

<p>damn ED, what does it mean though, how likely am I getting in in APRIL?</p>

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<p>Well you'll be in the regular pool, which I believe has an 18% acceptance rate. It's not like the wait-list, which is like a death sentence. You still have a reasonable shot.</p>

<p>You have my condolences though, and I'm sure lots of people (myself included) will be deferred as well.</p>