<p>Daughter accepted! Regular mail. We live in NY.</p>
<p>Rejected. ): Oh well.</p>
<p>waitlisted…</p>
<p>My son was accepted today! 
We’re in PA.</p>
<p>Good luck to everyone in finding the right college match!</p>
<p>Accepted! Conn has always been my top choice, applied ed and got deferred, happy I finally got in! From Maine</p>
<p>Mossesgetch I am in the EXACT same boat as you.
My Colgate rejection was heartwrenching, and this one was just… devestating. I honestly believed I had enough to get in.</p>
<p>Accepted! I really didn’t think I had a shoot because it seems so competitive this year. I know some people with amazing stats who got waitlisted! To all those who were accepted congrats! to those who were waitlisted or denied don’t worry, we all (or most) have been rejected somewhere. I have. Wherever you go, college will be amazing as long as you make it that way!
Does anyone think they are going to attend?</p>
<p>^ I am. But I did ED. XD;</p>
<p>Yurtle…having a tough time deciding. Love ConnColl but also accepted into Holy Cross. Also, finance is a big factor so I am considering my safety schools to which I got scholarships.
Why did you pick Conn?</p>
<p>Well, it started with making a friend/mentor/“sister” out of an alum- that’s how I found out about Conn. I mentioned I was looking for colleges, and she said, “Oh man, I remember that process…” And promptly talked about going to Connecticut instead of Darthmouth, and how I’d know it was the right place if I felt like I was “with your tribe.” I looked Conn up, after she mentioned the WORST thing about Connecticut- “The cold floors in winter. Oh man.” “That’s it?” “…pretty much, although sometimes you notice that you might have less $ than another student, that can happen anywhere.” “So can cold floors.” “Point taken.”</p>
<p>I found what I wanted- Small, private LAC on the EC. A focus on the international/global if I wanted it, good opportunities to study abroad. An environmental focus- I had just taken AP Env Sci and really wanted a place that <em>cared</em> about carbon emissions, and recycling. They flew me out to visit for Explore Weekend, and it really was scenic and amazing. I live in AZ, so there’s not as much rain or cold, and I loved that it rained. In terms of academics, it was called a baby ivy in a lot of my books, and felt “smart”. There was the chance to take a museum studies certificate- Which seems to “fit” with some of my previous interests. And I’m not completely sure of my major yet- but it had strong science and strong humanities programs, so I’m not worried about choosing a ‘weak’ program. </p>
<p>I knew I’d be part of a family walking on campus. Staff waved, and said good morning when I walked by, whether it was an admissions officer, or someone taking out the trash. Students enjoyed having over propsies, and they (staff) didn’t micromanage us- we were able to do as we pleased in the evenings. There was no “bedtime”. I got asked directions once, by an elderly couple visiting a student! That was fun. </p>
<p>Things are really cozy. The dining hall in smith looks like a large breakfast nook, and unity house has a living room for hanging out in. The dorms are lovely too. </p>
<p>It’s really a culmination of things. But ultimately, I liked the academics, the campus, and felt welcomed and like I was at home. I sat next to the Dean of Admissions at a dinner, and told her “I expected when I found the right place, I’d hear an angelic chorus. And this is the right place. But instead of the skies parting, I just feel like I’m at home with friends and family. That’s better. I love it.”</p>
<p>And my host from the trip just texted me today, and asked me how things are going, and if I would be down again for admitted student’s weekend. I’m not the only one who kept in contact with my host, either. It’s great. Does that answer it?</p>
<p>wow. sounds like you had a great experience Yurtle! I have not visted Conn since my junior year so its a bit hard to remember it all. I remember loving it, but its still going to be hard to decide.</p>