<p>Hi everyone,</p>
<p>I was just wondering if applications for the spring term are popular?
- My brother was involved in a car accident just before the regular beginning of school so he had to start school in the spring. Thus, even though he is currently classified as a senior, he needs an extra semester to take a required state exam prior to graduating, which is not prepared for at the moment. Consequently, he has no choice but to apply for the spring term and take only a few classes next semester.</p>
<p>-does anyone know if the admission rates for spring applicants are more strict that those of regular admission?</p>
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<li><p>ALso, is it harder to get into some universities because the freshmen class might be already full?</p></li>
<li><p>Thank you in advance for your attention.</p></li>
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<p>Before he takes any classes, he needs to check with the college he wants to attend. Will he still be considered a student at his High School so his graduation date will show Dec, 2006? Any college courses taken after his graduation date will make him a transfer student which could mess up merit aid. I know of one NMF, val, etc who changed his mind about attending college out of state late July. Major state university who had recruited him offered him Spring entrance with full ride but only if he entered as a Freshman. He ended up working near home Fall semester rather than taking any courses to maintain Freshmen status.</p>
<p>No No, he knows he will have to stay an additional semester in High school, so he did not apply to any colleges. He will apply as a senior for the spring term.</p>
<p>They actually tend to be less strict. My sis got into a Seven Sisters (not an option here, but, you know, still a top LAC) as a spring admit. Applying as a spring admit (and having a story to go with it) will probably help. However, not all schools allow apps for spring term. The policy is set by the college/uni. It won't be an option at some elite universities (Brown, Chicago, etc.), or some schools with an unusual curriculum (St. John's in Baltimore), or some international schools (LSE). But spring admit may make him more competitive. He should apply over the summer, though, and then get the grades out as he finishes in the fall.</p>
<p>Thank you very much pip-pip for your insight.
- what do you mean by " He should apply over the summer, though, and then get the grades out as he finishes in the fall."?
- Are you saying that he should apply over the summer and then send the spring grades? - Won't the fall grades be irrelevant since most spring deadlines are before november?</p>
<p>He should apply over the summer for two reasons:</p>
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<li><p>The earlier, the better is the rule with everything in admissions, including aid. This is especially the case with spring admits. Also, your bro will have more time to write a great personal statement, and an addendum explaining why he had to take a semester off. </p></li>
<li><p>He should send the spring grades as they become available, and a midterm reports for the fall. Also, any reports on summer work he did. </p></li>
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<p>3 In general, schools reserve spots for spring admits. I know this sounds unbelievable, but alot of kids get to college and realize it's not for them/they're not ready for it/it's not the right school. Also, ppl in upper levels transfer out, go abroad, take time off, etc.</p>