<p>Smith and Villanova have space for tranfers, not for freshman.</p>
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<p>How could there NOT be selective schools, even a few very selective schools, that end up in this position? They are all making projections about how many students will accept their offers. </p>
<p>Agnes Scott, Centre, Guilford, Juniata, Knox, Lawrence, New College FL, St. John’s, and Ursinus all make the “Colleges That Change Lives” list. Smith is the USNWR #19 LAC. Many very good schools still have spaces.</p>
<p>Although I wonder if, for some of these places, you need to be on their WLs already to have a real shot.</p>
<p>I think that students applying to 10 or more schools these days has a lot to do with it. Many good students use the CTCL list to find their ‘safeties.’</p>
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<p>This misunderstanding happened last year. Smith’s preferred deadline for transfer applications is Feb 1, but applications and supporting materials will be accepted until May 15.</p>
<p>[Smith</a> College: For Transfer Students: Apply](<a href=“http://www.smith.edu/admission/transfer_apply.php]Smith”>Smith College | Transfer Applicants)</p>
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<p>Haven’t the community colleges always been there? Some people I remember from high school did not get into the universities that they wanted, so they went to community college and later transferred to those same universities that they did not get into as freshmen.</p>
<p>But then the higher price and increasing selectivity of four year schools these days may be causing most people to look at community college as an option, to the point that “too full cannot get classes” problem is often the worst at community colleges.</p>
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<p>Depends on the area. Here in rural Illinois, the community college are advertising for students.</p>
<p>Surprised to see University of Puget Sound on the list…</p>
<p>GSmomma and CrewDad are right, people should pay close attention because not all of the schools have openings for freshmen. Besides the already mentioned Smith and Villanova, others -such as Alliant, CUNY-Hunter, Monmouth, Radford, the University of Vermont, and Wheaton (MA) -also have “No” listed under freshmen openings. </p>
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<p>And if you have strong stats, I think UAH is still awarding good-sized merit. This school is particularly strong in STEM, nursing (is that STEM??), and business. This city is nice and there’s an int’l airport within about 5 minutes. </p>
<p>it is also located within Cummings Research Park and therefore lots of jobs, internships, and co-ops available.</p>
<p>I have to wonder about the motives of some of these schools. </p>
<p>For example, I looked up some numbers on UMBC on full time freshman enrollment:</p>
<p>2007: 7962
2008: 8279
2009: 8614
2010: 8830
2011: 9051</p>
<p>That’s 14% growth over the last five years. Do they really have empty dorms and classrooms at this point?</p>
<p>How many of these schools are still willing to take students for the incremental tuition dollars, rather than “shortages” in the freshman class? How is that going to impact on-campus housing and the ability to graduate in 4 years?</p>
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<p>As far as dorms, there are a lot of commuters - only 38% live on-campus.</p>
<p>A “commuter” to me is a student who lives in his parents’ house, as opposed to living off campus. I don’t think it is unusual for a state school to have a large percentage of students not living on campus.</p>
<p>I don’t know how many at UMBC fall into each category.</p>
<p>Yes and some of the colleges on the list ARE wanting to incrementally grow each year and one way to grow the student population is to continue accepting kids if they have room and the kids are qualified. Some of the colleges on the list don’t have a formal “wait list” so may be anticipating summer melt. I’m sure there are varied reasons for the list of schools.</p>
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<p>Berkeley has only 35% of undergraduate students living on-campus, but is generally not considered a commuter school.</p>
<p>I am very confused! Why is the University of San Diego on this list? It says it is a selective University and only allows in roughly 50%. But, why would it still have spots open? I looked at this school for my straight B student who is in all honors and APs with a 1310 (M and Cr) SAT score. I really thought he would have no chance at all. Should I re-evaluate his options?</p>
<p>I was wondering the same thing. We had family members not get into UNC Wilmington – and yet they’re still accepting applications? I’m assuming that “still accepting applications” still does not mean “will take anybody” or “are seriously considering lowering their standards to fill the class.” But it does raise some questions . . .</p>
<p>Does anyone have last years’ list? I seem to recall looking at it when DS was a jr and a few of his intended schools were on there. This year those schools are not on the list, only to be replaced with a few more surprises. I think whatever yield issues the schools have will be corrected by next years cycle, even if that means accepting a few more marginal applicants, or increasing the number of EA students admitted.</p>
<p>Fyi, Warren Wilson was on last year’s list, as well as this year. DS called last year about transferring and WW said they weren’t really accepting anyone, but please come visit and apply for the following year. Not sure why they even put their name on the list.</p>
<p>Momzie, I wonder if UNCW is still taking apps. for Spring 2013 admits. I knew two kids who were offered spring admission at UNCW in the last couple of years.</p>
<p>Just spoke to WW admissions office. This year they really are still taking applications from transfer students. didn’t ask about freshmen.</p>