<p>I noticed in one of the other thread that Bard has an"immediate decision" program. Does any one know what other schools offer that option? I believe that University of Pittsburgh does.</p>
<p>I Googled the words "immediate decision college" and came up with a varied group of colleges offering something similar. I seem to remember that when my son was applying to colleges, there was some sort of day here in a California that high school students could submit their apps to the CSU's for the same thing. So I know that other colleges offer it, though I think its uncommon among highly selective colleges. </p>
<p>Also, when my son was applying to colleges, he got several offers from colleges promising very quick decisions, including Tulane. I think the basic offer was a waiver of application fee and decision within 2 weeks. My son was an NM semifinalist, and I think that's why he received these offers; that is, I don't think it was the sort of thing offered to all applicants.</p>
<p>Another term for this type of decision is "instant decision" which, when Googled, yields some interesting information!</p>
<p>Baylor sent me a 2 page front and back application that didn't require an essay and promised a response within two weeks of my transcript being received. While I think I may have been preselcted to receive that app, based on SAT scores, I'm not sure.</p>
<p>Roanoke will give you a decision "before the end of the summer" if you apply by August 15. Website says the deadline is June 30, but S just got a letter saying the deadline is August 15.</p>
<p>University of Texas, as well. I think TX A&M does it, also.</p>
<p>Yeah, I think I got my letter from UT within 2-3 weeks of applying, but I didn't know if it was because I was an automatic acceptance (top 10% rule) or what. I do believe they have rolling admissions.</p>
<p>The Bard program sounds pretty fascinating - I think I remember that it's a day spent on campus with other prospective students. I believe there are panel discussions of a pre-assigned book, an essay written while on campus, and other evaluative activities. When I read about it, it reminded me of a scholarship competition weekend. At any rate, it's truly an immediate decision, which must be nice (if favorable). My daughter has 2 friends who graduated from Bard this year - one an artist, one a writer - both loved their experience there.</p>
<p>There was a thread on this board about "fast-track" applications some time ago. My d was surprised to receive one from Brandeis last fall, because it is certainly a very selective school - fee waived, graded piece of writing to be submitted instead of an essay, and a decision within 3/4 weeks. Not immediate, but pretty darned speedy!</p>
<p>frazzled1, did your d request that fast-track app from Brandeis? If so, how? I didn't see anything about it on their website. If she didn't, do you know why she got it?</p>
<p>Any info would be great. Thanks.</p>
<p>Hi, Chedva - I think another poster's child also received the Brandeis app last year. In my daughter's case, we thought it might have been because she visited campus for the info session and tour as a rising senior. Though there was a lot she liked about the school, she decided not to apply because the surrounding area seemed so like home, and she knew she wanted a change.</p>
<p>I just mentioned this to her, and she remembers that there was a mid-December deadline for the application, but a decision wasn't promised until February - so I'm wrong about the rapid-response part, sorry! The adcoms were extremely nice at Brandeis - if you're wondering about this, perhaps you could give them an anonymous call?</p>
<p>Edit: I did a quick search and found this thread on the Brandeis board:
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=26228%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=26228</a></p>
<p>Look at post 12 - the blue ribbon apps seem to have been a kind of marketing study for kids outside of Mass. So perhaps they won't be sent this year?</p>
<p>Allegheny has a fast track app too. 2-3 weeks, abbreviated app.</p>