admission mails are out. rejected. good luck guys
I’ve just received an e-mail. I’m international with financial need, 2240 SAT, rejected
@Canigoback - I just think it’s kind of torturous to hear about people getting decisions and find nothing in your mailbox purely by a fluke of distance. Plus our mail service is terrible and it is not remotely unusual for things to get lost, so I worry about that too. A lot of schools do the email/portal thing and then follow up with the nice acceptance letter. That way everyone finds out at once and I don’t have to worry that my parents will get the mail and know a decision before I do. I would rather know first since it’s my future (even if they’re footing the bill). 
@ColdPizza33 Where are you at? You got your letter in the mail today?
@lulu2015 I totally understand. However, some of the schools email first, others just post on the portal only so one is forced to look on a regular basis. I find that worse because some students find out before others, sometimes weeks before… I hope your mail comes early tomorrow.
@squidster International from Ghana and yeah I got it in the mail. Got an email too
No wait. Mix up. The mail was from another school. Skidmore emailed me
i got rejected. i’m so depressed right now 
i’m still waiting to hear from 2 more schools but i have no hope. not a single hope
i got rejected. i’m so depressed right now i’m still waiting to hear from 2 more schools but i have no hope. not a single hope
@sushiforlife I’m really sorry to hear that ;_; I was there a few days ago. It’s really rough, and I wish you luck with your other two schools, and hope that things work out in your favor in the end. Good luck.
@sushiforlife As long as there are options there is hope. If you do not get in to those two other schools, there is still hope as there are other options. There are so many schools, and I am certain that you will find a school that is a good match for you. No is a learning experience. It is not a rejection of you. Please keep us posted as to your other decisions. Hoping the best outcome for you, even if it is not the outcome you initially wished for.
Hey I applied RD to Skidmore. I haven’t received any mail or emails, I’m honestly so confused on when I will hear back from them! It would be great if someone could clarify this for me, I am also a URM.
In the email Skidmore sent to me, they said they received nearly 8,500 apps for 655 slots. Isn’t it a 7% acceptance rate??? I’m just amazed …
Oooops sorry, I forgot to take into account their yield rate as well. So with a yield rate of approx 20%, their acceptance rate will be around 35%.
International Student with approx. 2000 SAT score and two subject tests with scores > 700. First generation college. Rejected. I saw that Skidmore’s average SAT score for last year students was roughly 1500. But yeah, as soon as you demonstrate some financial need, your application isn’t strong enough… Pretty down right now… I have been denied admission from Skidmore AND Grinnell… supposedly my ‘safe’ choices…
LACs and their holistic approach. It’s not only about test scores, but it’s about how much you can pay… basically… :-?
@.gettinonmynerve sorry you did not get in, I am sure yo will find the perfect place for yourself.
Not sure where you received the 1500 from.
- Reported middle 50% is 1700 – 2040
- Average 1870
- Although a LAC, no supplement essays which is driving up applications (same Colby and Middlebury)
- Skidmore is obsessed with students showing interest....they almost seem defensive…probably managing yield. Did you strong show strong interest?
@gettinonmynerve, there are no such thing as safety schools when it comes to international student admissions, especially if you’re looking for a lot of fin aid. Most schools are need-aware when it comes to internationals, that means they take into account your ability to pay, and that makes it even harder to get in since most internationals require full fin aid. So you could have a 2200 SAT, but still be rejected because the school can’t afford to give you the financial aid you need.
i’m an intl student, 2220 SAT, showing lots of interests by emailing to update on my achievements, need roughly 30k aid. rejected.
Good writing = good essay, plus a well-rounded transcript including 3 to 4 years of at least one foreign language, are crucial for acceptance into top LACs