Lafayette Admissions Fall 2022

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DD22 accepted, awarded a Marquis Scholarship for merit (we did not submit fafsa / need based).

D’s profile:
GPA 4.0/4.9 W
SAT 1580 (800 on math)
AP Class 12 total (5 on all taken so far, except 3 on French)
AP Scholar with Distinction
Extracurricular Above average, all related to her major, comp sci / CyberPatriot (computer science competition team) president at her all-girls school, National council of women in technology winner for three years
Submitted arts supplement for technical theatre (She’s head of technical theatre and stage management)

She was deferred Williams ED, then denied. Been accepted to WashU, University of Rochester (Dean’s Scholarship), and Trinity. Still waiting on a few.

Congrats to all accepted - and hugs to those who didn’t get the news they wanted. We were there last weekend. Hearing that it all works out doesn’t feel great now, but it does in the end.

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When I see stats like this, I just can’t get upset that my DC didn’t get any merit. Your DC sounds exceptional! Congrats!!

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Accepted with 20K Lafayette award
GPA 3.97 UW (school has no weighted GPA)
SAT 1510
AP Class 11 total (Can only take APs starting Junior yr)
AP Scholar with Distinction
Junior Olympic level athlete
Summer research programs in sophomore yr
Summer Research internship at a lab in junior yr
Community service - 350 + hrs
Club leadership in 2 clubs
Founded grocery delivery service during covid
Taekwondo black belt
Sport leadership position advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion

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Congratulations to all who are accepted

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DD cried for two reasons… she loved the acceptance letter felt so seen. Mentally began her journey as a leopard in those moments. We were so excited and proud. Then saw zero aid and zero merit - shocked and sad because we can’t even begin to afford it … . :pensive:

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We had the exact sentiments in our house! The acceptance letter was so personal and my S22 really felt “heard”, but the $0 merit is a no-go.

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Does anyone know about the number of students who were waitlisted and how many were accepted off the list last year?

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Google the Lafayette College common data set and check section B

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Just closing the loop for anyone on WL, my DD has accepted her offer elsewhere. She was offered a Marquis Scholarship which also played into her decision because Lafayette affirmed that it would go to another deserving student. Best of luck to all!

PS. I will always have a soft spot because the Lafayette acceptance letter was unparalleled in terms of making my daughter feel like her application had been seen, appreciated and rewarded. It was such a personalized communication. Bravo to Lafayette admissions.

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Did you ever find out if any ED kids received merit aid?