<p>My daughter is looking at Delaware for her first choice, and I'd like to know her chances of acceptance. She's looking seriously into elementary education.</p>
<p>3.7 average
challenging course load all 4 years including honors and AP's (including 2 languages)
1780 total on SAT (570 CR, 640 math, 570 writing)---not a great standardized test taker!
Over 200 hours community service (working with underpriviledged children)
JV volleyball 2 years
key club 2 years
teachers assistant 2 years in a row (approximately 8-10 hours per week in local elementary school working in 3rd grade--grading homework, helping students, miscellaneous classroom activities)
great recommendations </p>
<p>Does she have any chance of making Delaware? Other kids from her high school with similar credentials have been accepted, but I know Delaware is becoming more and more selective. Help! She desperately wants to be a blue hen!</p>
<p>What state are you from? (Ranger = NY? NJ?) It seems to be hardest to get in from NJ (a lot of competition). Has your D taken the ACT? She may score a bit higher than SAT (my D did).</p>
<p>She definitely has a chance - but not a shoe-in these days, esp if you are from NJ. They had 26,000 apps last year!</p>
<p>My D had similar stats - we are from NY. She also visited, emailed the admissions counselor for our area a couple of times and applied early (Oct) - she got in and starts classes tomorrow!</p>
<p>My daughter had similar stats as your daughter. She is not a great test taker at all, has maybe a bit more athletic experience on her resume but otherwise very similar. She was accepted and started her classed at UD today! We are from RI so dont know if that makes a difference…Good luck to her.My daughter applied early (although they say that doesnt make a difference) went to the area rep interview and also attended the info session at her high school where an admissions counselor spoke. She took his card and stayed in touch twice during the year. Not sure if any of that made a difference. We were worried that she wasnt going to get accepted because of her low SAT scores but happily she did and although she is EXTREMELY homesick right now, I know she will eventually be as happy there as we thought she’d be a year ago!</p>
We’re going through the same thing here. D got lost on campus this morning and is feeling out of sorts, but she enjoyed her classes so she’s hopeful!</p>
<p>my daughter feels like everyone knows everyone and already has their best friends which of course is ridiculous. she’s trying to stay busy but whenever she is alone starts really missing home. where is your d living zoosermom? my d is in rodney.</p>
<p>zoosermom: I was wondering how your D was doing? My D was happy when classes started… and already told me today how much reading she has to do!</p>
<p>jbe: sorry to hear about the homesickness! My D’s BFF at home is having a terrible time at her college and is leaving school already this weekend. D doesn’t think she really gave it a chance. I’m not sure what exactly is going on (might be the BF at home). </p>
<p>I’m sure the homesickness decreases and the comfort level increases as they become more acclimated. It hasn’t been that long yet.</p>
<p>Sorry I hijacked the thread… our D’s were all excited to get into UD, but that’s only the beginning. My only other advice for the OP is to check your HS’s Naviance – then you can see what the stats are for the kids who are accepted from your school.</p>
<p>My S is now a junior in the Honors program. His first month or so as a freshman was extremely tough for him . Severe homesickness and the feeling that he didn’t belong. I just wanted to let you know however that it didn’t last too long and he has loved every minute of his time at UD since the rough start. Sometimes it takes a while for them to find their niche.</p>
<p>Ranger - OOS is getting more competitive (especially from NY/NJ) but I think your D has a good chance. Even her SAT (1210 M+CR) is no embarrassment. Good luck to her!</p>