<p>Loveneweng, I’m sorry to hear the disappointing news. </p>
<p>You did nothing wrong, you have very strong stats and good, solid EC’s. And congratulations on being named a National Merit Finalist! </p>
<p>You have some great options (with Hillsdale still among them) and I’m sure you’ll find the perfect fit. I truly believe that when one door closes, another door opens.</p>
<p>Have a very successful trip over spring break and good luck the rest of the way!</p>
<p>Thank you all very much for your kind words. I have not lost hope. I shall see what April 1 has in store for me. And who knows, maybe I will see some of you at Hillsdale in the Fall. There is a plan for all of us. :)</p>
<p>Loveneweng – I must confess I am surprised; I thought you were <em>perfect</em> for Hillsdale.<br>
Perhaps as things shake out (and with a March visit) they will reconsider.</p>
<p>And yes, congrats on the National Merit Finalist award: very prestigious, regardless of where you go.</p>
<p>Please keep everyone on the thread informed.</p>
<p>S1 has received an acceptance to Hillsdale! (Tidings of comfort and joy!)</p>
<p>P.S. Did you know Hillsdale is NCAA Division II (not III) despite the small size?
P.P.S. Paul Rahe ROCKS! Got to sit in on one of his lectures during our visit last month.</p>
<p>Waiting to see about financial aid and/or scholarships before making a final decision.</p>
<p>Miniphd, congratulations to your S1(and your family)! </p>
<p>I confess, I have always enjoyed checking this Hillsdale board as everyone is so supportive of each other(unlike the boards for some other schools, where it seems so cutthroat) and happy for others success.</p>
<p>This is a journey we have all taken together and I am glad to have been on it with all of you.</p>
<p>I will keep you posted…</p>
<p>loveneweng, if you dont end up accepted, but still really want to go to HC, take a year off. do the interview, go work somewhere (or try to start a business), read books, take a few classes at local CC (make sure you get good grades in those) and then reapply. :)</p>
<p>Deferred. I feel devastated, and unsure of what to do. I thought that Hillsdale was perfect for me. Any advice on where to go from here? Since submitting the application there is NMF and a retained 4.0. I’m asking my counselor to write a letter of reccommendation and a copy of grades. Also, I have had success in speech competitions in the past couple of months.
American Legion Constitutional Oratorical post contest, 2nd place
American Legion Constitutional Oratorical state contest, 2nd place
Davis Dart oratory (local contest, about 50 entrants) 2nd place
Lehi Arnell invitational oratory (local contest, about 10 entrants) 1st place</p>
<p>I have a 32 on the ACT, SAT 780 critical reading, 770 writing, 610 math. I didn’t retake either test, feeling happy with those scores, and not predicting any substantial improvement in math or science, the only areas I had room to improve in. What can I do?</p>
<p>So sorry to hear of your deferral. This is really tough news when it sounds like you felt Hillsdale was “it” for you.</p>
<p>Have you interviewed? If not, I would think now’s the time to do so. Best of luck to you!</p>
<p>With the stats I’m seeing here, I’m starting to suspect that Hillsdale is being uber-selective with early admissions. Does anyone w/ recent attendance / admissions experience know if this is hugely adverse to scholarship awards, etc.? I have a lot of trouble believing anyone who’s posting here as deferred will not be shoe-ins come April 1.</p>
<p>Also, EA does not carry the commitment of ED, right? Is it possible that EA may be more selective than ED? </p>
<p>I’m morbidly curious about this, because frankly it seems my alma mater is turning away borderline / definite Ivy candidates, and that’s a bit weird for a guy who walked in in '02 with a 3.4 HS GPA.</p>
<p>Keep your heads up, guys and gals.</p>
<p>D was accepted with scholarship dollars for 2011/2012. She had a great interview, her part was for almost an hour, husband and I joined for another 1/2 hour. Interviewer was very encouraging - mentioning 9th grade AP Eng Lit (4) plus other AP’s, Spanish CLEP before starting 9th grade. Also mentioned DE 200 level at Cedarville U with 4.0. Talked about her Equine Therapy experience and other leadership and volunteer work. My opinion, for what it is worth - the interview and essay were the clinchers. They are looking at the whole person, it is not just GPA. D’s SAT was 2190, GPA 3.8. I would not be surprised if deferred applicants are accepted after interview. Remember to prep well for the interview!</p>
<p>I did visit the campus over the summer and interviewed. I wish I could return, but I live in Utah. It simply isn’t an option.</p>
<p>My son was deferred as well. 3.6 UW GPA primarily Honors and AP classes, ACT 31, Varsity Basketball, Environmental volunteering. He is in at Hope, University of Illinois, Marquette. Deferred at Michigan. I liked everything about Hillsdale but the location and size (really on the small side). I’m from Michigan and Hillsdale is in the middle of nowhere so you are going to need a passion for the College as there is nothing else around there. Beautiful campus apart from the dorms.</p>
<p>I’m uncertain as to whether he will pursue an interview.</p>
<p>I had a 2290 SAT and high 700s in 3 subject SAT tests.
4.0 HS GPA (another country) and about 60 credits from CC in US (3.5 GPA). Little to no volunteering.
I got in EA in 2010 but could not attend for personal reasons. I had to reapply again this year and was accepted ED with same application. </p>
<p>I had my interview on campus in 2009 during my visit and it lasted over an hour.</p>
<p>I received a half-tuition merit scholarship at first, but a few weeks later they gave me one of the named scholarships which made it full-tuition. :)</p>
<p>The common theme among deferrals seems to be the absence of interview ;)</p>
<p>Named scholarships? Do you have any more info on those? Is it a merit scholarship?</p>
<p>They are listed in the little blue book (catalog). Some are merit some are given when you satisfy some requirements. Nationality, origin, major, GPA, community involvement, etc</p>
<p>^^^
Found them, thanks!</p>
<p>I have been accepted with a merit scholarship. I did not visit the campus or interview.<br>
I am visiting the campus, attending classes, staying in the dorm, etc. this month before making my decision. Does anyone have suggestions of things I should request to do or see while I am at Hillsdale? Thanks</p>
<p>^^^^ YAHA, If you don’t mind me asking, was the named scholarship merit or need based?</p>
<p>Mustang, ask to do/see a variety of things related to your interests. Bio/chem? Be sure to visit labs and hear about current research opportunities students are involved in. Education? Ask to see or hear about the Hillsdale elementary school where you would student teach. Also visit the new student center - it is beautiful. I also recommend asking your overnight host, “what’s going on tonight on campus?” Whatever it is, even if out of your normal interest range (poetry reading, intramural soccer game, vocal recital), GO! You will learn a lot by observing (and eavesdropping on) current students - which will help you decide whether the “fit” seems right for you.</p>
<p>Good luck and have a wonderful visit!</p>
<p>Just a quick comment on several recent posts that emphasized the length of their interviews. </p>
<p>Be aware that a longer interview is in no way the mark of a better interview. In fact, it’s pretty well known in admissions circles that a longer interview can sometimes indicate that the Adcom senses one or more areas of concern and wants to explore them more deeply.</p>
<p>So an hour+ interview is in no way better, stronger, or more meaningful than a 30-minute one…and sometimes less so.</p>