Deferred!! I don’t understand why?
GPA 3.7 all honors and AP classes
lots of extra curricular activities
Anyone else?
That is surprising. Which major did she apply for? Did she show a lot of demonstrated interest (visits, interview, emails)?
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They don’t think you’re serious and that you’re using Fairfield as a safety school. If you are serious about going there, you are going to have express more interest. A lot of schools defer candidates that appear too strong because they don’t want to waste an acceptance on someone who doesn’t really intend to go there.
Mine was also deferred 3.9 GPA, AP’s, and 1440 SAT. I think it’s to protect their yield rate. My girl did not tour, or interview. It stated if she’s interested to interview. They want her either to switch to ED2 to show interest or interview,tour, and demonstrate more interest to show she wants to go. We also require aid, which they are not accommodated to giving much of, so that also weighs in the likelihood of her attending. It might be a similar situation for your child.
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My daughter was deferred as well with a 3.8 GPA, all AP’s and honors, NHS, and great EC’s. She did not show any interest so that is probably why… she added this school late but is interested. I’m trying to talk her into an interview (she is shy) and will schedule a tour. I saw someone mentions something about an essay but my D said she didn’t think there was one??
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He had 3.82 GPA, 5 honors, 1AP, 1 EC, and 1300 on SATs. Interviewed, 3 tours, online thing, and met their counselor at a college fair. He loves Fairfield!
The above - he got accepted with the Loyola 20K. Go Stags!
Just the one essay for the common app, no supplementals.
Trying to clarify my previous post re: “Why Fairfield”? There was NO supplemental essay.
I meant to say that those who were deferred should consider writing a Letter of Continued Interest (essentially, a “Why Fairfield” essay).
Hi all!
First and foremost, Fairfield does not have yield protection. While I can understand your frustration, please know that the average GPA the past two admissions cycles has been 3.74, which is indicated in the attached article:
As of this year, the average GPA came in at 3.89. That said, Fairfield is growing and intensifying to new heights, which is seen in the exponentially increasing interest and engagement of its applicants. The school is also acquiring much prestige, which I believe more will come to realize by the end of this admission cycle.
The majority of applicants to Fairfield boast very competitive stats but at the end of the day, there is only a select number of space for the class. Having perfect stats does not guarantee you admission to Fairfield, which needs to be more widely understood by prospective students and their parents; it is a very competitive school.
I sincerely wish you all the best of luck throughout the college discernment process, and know that it all works out in the end. Best of luck!
Fairfield is very overcrowded. They’ve had two big first year classes in a row, so I think there has been an increase in admissions standards. There is likely some yield protection with really high stat applicants who don’t show demonstrated interest.
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I agree with this. The current class is the largest ever at Fairfield and there is a freshman housing crisis as a result. They are building a new sophomore dorm, but it won’t house enough students to make a real dent. It is possible they are increasing the standards for admittance and exercising some yield protection. Or, if that phrase isn’t liked- then consider it a focus on demonstrated interest. It matters to show interest, interview, etc.
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I don’t understand the issue with the term “yield protection.” So, this is a business. Businesses protect their interest. Demonstrated interest matters. If your stats are in the top 25 percent of those admitted (especially given the high stats last year) and you haven’t shown any interest ( like my kid), that means you need to show interest otherwise they aren’t convinced you’re interested and that well, protects their yield rate…hence the term that is so fitting yet so unliked.
It’s ok to protect your yield…. just saying.
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DD accepted EA with 3.87 GPA and lots of extra curricular activities, 1AP (5), 2 DC courses. National Scholar, No SAT scores. Never visited. We are only visiting too 3 choices after acceptances are in. 23k scholarship. Maths. She likes the school. Top 5 at the moment.
Does the MT on your name-ID mean you live in Montana?
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No, just a name I chose.
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I’m sorry. But letters to overqualified applicants suggesting that they need to show interest? It’s hard to see that as anything other than yield protection. I didn’t cast any negative judgment on the practice. All I said was the school didn’t want to waste an offer on someone who really didn’t want to go there. As other posters pointed out, the school has the right to protect its best interest. My son got the same letter. He was overqualified. Not a big deal. As the school suspected, he was using it as a safety and, as they probably also suspected, he got into his first choice.
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Did anyone get offered honors - not sure if that came out with decision?
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My D23 was accepted into honors, it came with the acceptance announcement in the portal.
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Another question about Honors Program-- my high stats son was accepted to Fairfield EA but did not receive any information about an honors program acceptance (so we assume he was not). The way Fairfield does the Honors program admissions seems strange, as there is no way to indicate interest. S23 would be much more interested in attending, if he is in the Honors program and can do the living/learning community. Do you think it’s worth reaching out to the Directors by email and expressing interest?