Our HS just released midyear transcripts on Tuesday. My S did not receive a notification yesterday but another classmate did, so I don’t think it has to do with mid-year grades.
My son got in yesterday, RD, as well. He applied in time for the December 1 priority deadline for merit aid, but no news on financial aid yet. 1550 SAT, 3.95 unweighted GPA. The admissions portal shows his mid-year grade report was added to his file on Feb 7, admission e-mail sent on Feb 8, though it may well be a coincidence. We were expecting their decisions to be released April 1, so it was a nice surprise!
Congrats to all who are in! I wonder if it has to do w/ that December 1 priority deadline…
My S also got accepted RD according to portal yesterday. He received an email notifying him to check the portal. His mid-year grade has NOT been sent yet (it gets finalized this week). He also applied prior to December 1. We are from central NJ. 3.8 unweighted GPA, 36 ACT, average ECs, NMSF. No info on merit/financial aid.
@MomOutWest I don’t think it has anything to do with the priority deadline. I had submitted my app on the 31st of December and was accepted yesterday.
@blanktae Okay! Theory blown. Well, here’s hoping they’ll do more of these “rolling acceptances” before April 1. Congrats!
My daughter was accepted on Thursday as well. No info on merit aid, does anyone know if we will hear later or if it comes in the acceptance letter? Was everyone accepted notified yesterday or only some? Her friend hasn’t heard.
I am a student accepted early decision 2. You typically receive info about merit aid (if you received it) from about 2-3 weeks from your acceptance date. I was accepted on January 18th, and received my merit on February 7th. Your merit does not appear in your acceptance letter that is mailed to you, but rather in your financial package when it comes in the mail. They will also email you if you have been chosen for merit and it will appear on your Myroc.
I was given my acceptance on the 8th as well, and they used a quote from my essay. Apparently, one in four students are accepted. btw sat score: 1440 gpa 4.38 and my mid-year report was sent four days before my acceptance.
@MomOutWest: U of R definitely had his mid term grades, but a friend who applied about 2 weeks later has not heard yet. @taverngirl: 97 uw GPA, 36 ACT, national merit semifinalist still in the running for finalist status.
@mom4bear she received the Frederick Douglass and Susan B Anthony Award last year as a high school junior. It’s awarded to students who demonstrate commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues.
@mom4bear she received the Frederick Douglass and Susan B Anthony Award last year as a high school junior. It’s awarded to students who demonstrate commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues.
Fantastic that you are hearing so soon! Son is a happy frosh at UR. Last year we checked CC every day as well as the portal. Word of warning: got our decision around March 19 even though Admissions kept promising that decisions would be “any day” on their site. Be patient. Also: posted stats here are very impressive! Well done. Son had 1380 and 30 and got in! It can happen!
@URclassof21Dad Thanks for chiming in. My daughter isn’t in - yet - but we think it’s a good match. That is, UofR wasn’t on our radar at ALL until a G.C. suggested it, and D loved the sound of the open(ish) curriculum, strong STEM programs, proximity to the medical center for internships/volunteering, options for student research… We visited on a grey, wet, spring day, and that still didn’t thwart her (mind you, our winters in Colorado are SUNNY; I was comforted finding out students have access to those lights to help combat Seasonal Affective Disorder). Want to share anything about your son’s experience? What drew him to UofR? Has he gotten involved in clubs/activities? What does he report on the weather? Freshman housing? How far is he from home? (Inquiring minds…)
All that you mentioned in your post is very true of the school although the SAD lights are a new one to me; good idea! S was drawn by the academic atmosphere and the many strong choices in the curriculum. Nice, safe enclosed campus with a 10 minute walk to Collegetown. Lovely campus, as you know. Big enough to always meet new people; small enough to be noticed. He did have some reservations at first because he wasn’t sure if he would meet his crowd but he did right away. Actually I mentioned this in a post on an above topic. It’s a very diverse school. Clubs and such are numerous and much encouraged. He joined a few but really met his current friends by chance on Orientation weekend. Go figure. Socially, he enjoys himself on weekends but also usually spends Friday night getting work done. With tests this weekend he stayed in Saturday as well. Having said that, he is enjoying himself. Rochester is snowy and cloudy but does anyone remember the weather from college? Freshmen housing is nice; close to classes and food. My only beef with housing is that all frosh live together with no upperclassmen. It’s nice to have them around to show you the ropes. We are upstaters who live 3.5 hours away.
@URclassof21Dad Thanks for the intel! 
I do love the sound of the multi-day UofR orientation before classes start. D is looking at a couple schools that don’t have that, and I just think for meeting people, getting the lay of the land, having fun times before school begins, is ideal for her.
hi! i am a current UofR sophomore who was accepted in feb of 2016. i applied regular decision but happened to find out early. i have since found out that the school admits students they believe are overqualified before other students in order to show their desire to have them at the school. by admitting them earlier, they feel special and are more likely to attend. it is a smart decision by the admissions office!
My daughter’s junior at UR. I would strongly recommend the UR Foot pre-orientation trips that take place immediately prior to new student orientation week.
@EllieMom UR Foot looks awesome - do you know if it’s competitive to land a slot? (Only 100 first years…)
I don’t think it’s particularly competitive. IIRC, it was first-come/first-serve, so it pays to get the application in pretty quickly. My daughter is decidedly not very outdoorsy and notoriously clumsy, so she was a little worried that she would find herself over her head in some of the treks like canoeing or rock climbing. She got into the trek she wanted, though, and had a great time.