Immediate Decision Plan

<p>Going by your location, I think I talked to you daughter--hope she gets in!</p>

<p>She says she is pretty sure that she did talk to you, and good luck! Keep us posted about your decision. :)</p>

<p>The financial aid package doesn't come until the spring.</p>

<p>Financial aid package, as in need-based aid? I know that comes in spring, but what about merit/scholarships/grants?</p>

<p>As far as I know, nothing is announced until the Spring- most scholarship info was included in our financial aid package........I think they wait to see who they have admitted in RD before they offer up the $$$- there may be exceptions for students they are desperate for, but I don't know anything about that. You could call the school and ask, I suppose.</p>

<p>I got in! :) I think we may call the financial aid office and get a definitive answer because that is really the deciding factor here....</p>

<p>Nothing in today's mail. Still waiting.</p>

<p>Congratulations ReInventor!!! We're happy to hear your news. I think they said it would be April before they give info on merit $.</p>

<p>The mail just came...D was accepted!!!:)</p>

<p>i did IDP the first weekend they had it available and got in :) !</p>

<p>totally awesome experience! it really is as easy and laid back as they say it is. i would definitely recommend it to anyone considering bard at any level (1st choice... backup...)</p>

<p>Bard is not my first choice, but knowing i have an excellent school under my belt relieves a lot of pressure on the whole college process.</p>

<p>Hi, im a student from France and Bard is the place i want to go too, and i am sure about that, i am though not a perfect student, i have good extra curricular’s ( AAU basketball, community service, music, film experience, good recommendation letters etc…) but my test scores are not good and my grades are average (3.0 GPA out of 4). I then wanna know what application process is the one that makes me have the most chances to get into Bard college, Idp? Early decision? or regular one?
Thank you!
Oscar</p>

<p>you have to be on the campus to do the IDP plan. If you do plan to come to the US in the fall, sign up now for a spot. It fills up.</p>

<p>oscartine-</p>

<p>If your test scores aren’t good, you don’t have to send them in. Bard is a test-optional school where sending in test scores are ACTUALLY optional. While your GPA is solid (but a bit lower than the average 3.5 GPA), Bard isn’t about the “numbers” on your application. What the admissions office is looking for is a student who has a thirst for knowledge, is quirky, can add to the college, and above all else, is a good fit for the college.</p>

<p>That being said, Bard is certainly one of only a few colleges that takes a true holistic approach in the admissions process. If you think that Bard is the right place for you, tell them (and what makes you a Bardian and what you feel you can add to the campus and what you’re looking to get out of Bard). If you do that, I think you’ll have a pretty good chance at Early Action, or even Regular Decision, but that’s a tougher round because more people apply then.</p>

<p>My son got his letter from Bard today confirming his IDP date. He’s very excited!</p>

<p>^^^GKM, very smart to get that in early. Those dates fill up FAST. Good luck to your son. :)</p>

<p>how fast does the IDP fill up? I’m planning on sending mine out today, but I’m worried I might be sending mine out too late if people are already getting confirmations.</p>

<p>I decided that i will come to the US for the IDP, I know Bard is where i want to spend 4 years of my life!
Thank you for your answers!
Oscar.</p>

<p>paperdolls, the web site will specifically say when they are filled. They do not appear to be so, but don’t wait any longer!</p>

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<p>^^^GKM, very smart to get that in early. Those dates fill up FAST. Good luck to your son</p>

<p>It was important for him to get a date confirmed early because we are on the West Coast, and have to plan travel.</p>

<p>Hi! so i just applied to the IDP, i read both of the texts but i don’t know how i should approach them! Does anyone know what Bard asks for during the class discussion, and how they want you to analyse it?
Thanks,
Oscar.</p>