<p>Has anyone heard the official data from Williams on ED for this year? How many apps, how many accepts, rejects, deferrals? Just wondering ...</p>
<p>The Dean had mentioned in the acceptance letter that the College had received 603 Early Decision applications.</p>
<p>The Williams Record will likely have an article with the ED admissions stats once the students are back in January.</p>
<p>From a College press release:</p>
<p>"Williams College Announces Rise in Early Decision Applications
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass., December 21, 2007 -- Williams College has announced the acceptance of 223 Early Decision students to the Class of 2012. The expected class size is 538.
Applications for Early Decision rose 13 percent over last year's total, reaching 600 applicants compared to 531 in 2006. Two hundred sixteen students were accepted Early Decision last year for the Class of 2011.
Of the 114 women and the 109 men accepted, 46 are American students of color, 12 are African American, 17 are Asian American, 15 are Latino, and two are Native American. Thirteen international students were accepted.
Seventy-seven students hail from the mid-Atlantic states, 67 from New England, 27 from the west, 13 from the south, 15 from the Midwest, six from the southwest, and 18 from overseas.
The average SAT I critical reading score was 711; the average math score was 706.
Twenty-nine scored a perfect 800 on the SAT I critical reading test. Fourteen scored a perfect 800 on the SAT I math test; 50 scored 800 on the SAT II math 1 test; and 19 scored 800 on the SAT II writing test.
'Both the quantity and the quality of the Early Decision pool was extraordinary this year,' said Richard Nesbitt, director of admission. 'We are extremely impressed with the promising talents displayed by the newly admitted members of the Class of 2012.'
The admission office ascribes the increase in applications to the success the college is seeing in increasing the socio-economic diversity of entering classes. Some measure may also be ascribed to the recent decision to eliminate loans from all financial aid packages and replace them with increased grants.
Students who know Williams is their first choice may choose to apply Early Decision. The popularity of the college is due to a number of factors that include positioning students at the center of their education; a stellar teaching faculty; research opportunities for undergraduates; first-class student housing; a diverse, inclusive, and supportive community; and the opportunity for a rich social life, including the newly completed Paresky Center, the hub of campus life, and the vibrant '62 Center for Theatre and Dance.<br>
Early Decision applications were due November 15 and candidates were notified on December 13. The deadline for regular decision applications is January 1."</p>
<p>The rate of acceptance of ED applicants was 37% this year vs. 41% last year. Of the remaining 377 applications, it looks like we'll have to wait for a Record article to detail the deferrals and denials.</p>
<p>Anyone care to share their stats (accepted, deferred and rejected) for Williams? Just want to know what my chances are for RD.</p>
<p>You might wanna check this one:
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/williams-college/429234-official-williams-class-2012-ed-results.html%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/williams-college/429234-official-williams-class-2012-ed-results.html</a></p>
<p>It's not that comprehensive though. Alternatively, you could check:
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/williams-college/432452-official-class-2012-thread-4.html%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/williams-college/432452-official-class-2012-thread-4.html</a>
get the decisions and search the forums for chance threads(to see the stats) of each user.</p>
<p>Good luck with everything.</p>
<p>ps. My stats are in my Stats Profile.</p>
<p>hey guys! I am an intl so I just received a mail copy of the decision letter. There I was requested to sign the statement that I confirm my intention to study at Williams College and to send it back to them. If I have already sent them my confirmation via email in Dec in reply to their Decision email, should I still sign and send the statement I've just received via ordinary mail to Williams? How did you do? thanks in advance :)</p>
<p>More info:</p>
<p>Williams</a> Record - Latest Edition: January 16, 2008</p>
<p>1357 it's always nice to have a paper trail, but the email'll probably suffice. Either way they are expecting you in the fall. Great school, great golf course at least the first 4 or 5 holes anyway, and plenty of time to study in the winter in dark, secluded Wmstown.</p>