<p>Alright its nearly crunch time, and I anxiously await the mail on a daily basis. Williams is my number one choice, and I fear that nothing else seems to compare. This process seems unbelievably overwhleming, and I simply wish that I was more in control. Is there anything further that can be done at this juncture that could possibly influence that fateful decision? I appreciate any suggestions!</p>
<p>I feel the exact same way, so I can't really suggest anything. I too check my mailbox daily with the hope of finding one of these Early Writes...but so far nothing. I hope you get something soon, Becky, as it appears you really want to go to Williams. Good luck!</p>
<p>If you are worried about getting in, why are you worrying about getting an early write? Maybe early writes are more common than I am thinking, but if you feel any doubt about making it don't you think it is more likely you will get a regular acceptance letter?</p>
<p>I guess I would (though I know we are all different) just hope and wait for the regular acceptance later and forget about the early write stuff. Than if an early write does come, it would be an extra bonus/surprise. </p>
<p>But as for general anxiety about finding out if you made it, I know what you mean... I was so anxious to get the letter, no matter what it was. (Thankfully, I was accepted.) Since I read the Williams record that said early decisions might be mailed out early this year, I started getting ansy over a week early. In retrospect, I wish I wouldn't have known that because I simply prolonged the anxiousness that made me kind of unproductive with everything else I was doing.</p>
<p>Anyway, good luck to everyone awaiting his/her decision! ANd if you do get an early write, let us know... :)</p>
<p>~ Leonesa</p>
<p>Leonesa, I'm not really worried in particular about getting an Early Write, and I'm sure it's the same case with Becky. We're both worried about getting in, but it's the <em>possibility</em> that an Early Write could come that is so nerve wracking. Most of the other schools I applied to will notify on or around April 1, so I won't start getting antsy until then...</p>
<p>heh leonesa, that is very true.. remember how we couldn't even wait 1 or 2 days delay? ;) just the thoughts of getting letter month earlier should sound really enticing to them.</p>
<p>Hey I'm in the bunch too... don't forget albywalby! =)</p>
<p>Hehe...Hopemanjkjk, it is funny looking back. I ended up finding out over the phone because the darn letter seemed to not want to make it out to my house in the boonies. Since I called after the date they were officially supposed to be mailed they told me. Of course the letter came two days later. But 1 to 2 more days was like 1 to 2 more weeks in my mind at the time.</p>
<p>What day do they usually send out RD decisions? I know Williams is not bound by the Ivy League April 1 date so I'm hoping Williams might send out decisions earlier.</p>
<p>Hi everyone, thanks for comiserating! Like Cavalier noted, I'm not exactly expecting Early Write, just hoping desperately to hear something soon. It's very true, days do seem like weeks, and this waiting is nearly intorlerable. Does anyone else have a clear second choice to rely on?</p>
<p>Praguer- Of the eight schools my son applied to last year, he received the Williams notification last.. I believe it was on April 1st. He was early write at Amherst heard that around the end of Feb. My heart goes out to all of you, I know the wait seems endless. Good luck.</p>
<p>Thank you Proudmama! Does Williams only send out decisions by snailmail?</p>
<p>proudmama--did your son get in to Williams? where did he end up going and why?</p>
<p>and what did his stats look like?</p>
<p>Yes, son wound up going to Williams and LOVES it. He couldn't imagine being anywhere else. Of the eight schools he applied to, I would say Williams was initially number seven on the list in terms of desirability...that is until he got there. I knew from the minute we spoke to the first person on campus that this was a match for him. As to stats: 1530 SAT, 800 writing, 760 Chem and I think 720 Math IIC. He had started two community service organizations, was president of the Math Club, and had many hours devoted to theatre. He was a National Merit Winner and probably had about 8-10 AP courses with grades of 5..maybe one 4. He was not valedictorian or salutatorian in his class...school does not rank...but was in Cum Laude society so it had to be the top 20% of the school. Son turned down..Duke, Georgetown, Davidson ($ there) Amherst. Denied at Harvard, Waitlisted at Yale. Hope this gives you some feedback to compare your own stats. As far as I know, Williams still only uses snailmail. I'd be happy to answer any other questions about Williams that I can. Once again...best of luck to all of you who are waiting.</p>
<p>Sorry, forgot to answer the "Why Williams" part of the previous post. Several factors tipped the scale... first off the sense of community was clear from the minute we stepped on campus...every student we spoke to mentioned how friendly everyone was and how just geniune and nice the kids are...next the tutorials, two kids to one professor...then it was the Winter Study program, the interesting off beat courses. What has he liked now that he is there? The entry system, the initial orientation, the food, the silly off-beat things the dining room does- like put a note on your tray that says, "You won" and out comes a prize and out come the dining staff to "reward" you for eating there. Its just a quirky place that seems to match my kids sense of humor. He has also been thrilled with the professors who DO know your names...Bio 101 had only 30 some kids in his section.</p>