What do they mean by non traditional…
because I feel like I might fit in that category…
I attended an American high school until mid sophomore year then did homeschooling for 1/2 year then did the UK equivalent of high school. I attend a UK University which does not have a broad curriculum like the US (I basically only do bio and chem) and have a blank transcript as the courses are yearlong and about 80% of our grade is the final exam which we haven’t taken yet…
Is that considered no traditional ?
Guys, when is the last day they can notify us?
No, it means age. They want students who are under 24. I’m sure most of you are, but to those who are older it is much harder to get in.
Oh okay I understand. @IndirectProofs
Was accepted yesterday and received my credit evaluation this morning. They were very generous with taking credits. In terms of looking at stats, I also believe it is helpful, even though at times the process seems quite random. For those nontraditional students, don’t get discouraged. It seems that at some schools, like Vanderbilt it is a disadvantage to be nontraditional and some it is an advantage like Williams. I think at Georgetown it may be an advantage or certainly not a disadvantage because they take a lot of ex-military candidates, which I assume would be non-traditional. They must believe that non-traditional students can add to their community. Hopefully everyone applied to at least one school that gives them a little leg up.
Any tips or advice for future applicants?
For Vandy, it’s not just under 24, but in the 17-19 range (their AO specifically told me). Just a couple more years beyond 19, and your application is an old horse to them that they will promptly and without hesitation put down with a shot from the Tennessee Mountain rifle of their rejection.
It’s interesting: If you are a business and you openly discriminate someone on the basis of their age, you can get in trouble. Whereas if you are an enormously wealthy multi-billion dollar cradle of the elites, you can get away with anything. If they enjoy public services (police protection, courts, roads, etc) for free and don’t pay taxes, then they are a “public charge” organization. Subsequently, if they alienate a large fraction of the public (anyone above 19), then perhaps they should start paying a corresponding share of taxes, for they are not serving the general public anymore but only the privileged few.They don’t dare to discriminate people based on skin color anymore, but apparently it doesn’t mean they don’t discriminate at all if they can get away with it.
My Info:
Junior Transfer (I’m summer born so still 19)
from Top 50 Public, 3.5 GPA Chemistry, 34 ACT (I think they weighted scores heavily)
- Involved on campus (Frat, Clubs) and 200 hours of hospital volunteering; Two semesters directed research
They accepted all of my credits even an online psych course
Accepted as a soph transfer from a T20 with a high 3.8 GPA. A bit off topic, but did anyone get their recommenders a thank you gift, and if so, what did y’all get? Wasn’t sure what’s the norm at the college level.
@bvbchamps I gave them a thank you card with a $10 starbucks gift card inside
I don’t think age is a factor. Im over 21, a rising sophomore, and got accepted.
Thanks @Hopeful2013 that does help. The way I see it is the older you are, the more compelling your application needs to be. I’d like to think mine is pretty compelling, but at the end of the day it’s okay! I just really hope at least ONE school accepts me! 
@sharang29 Will most likely go to vandy, its been my dream forever
@robert62 right at 5pm CST
A 31 yr old friend of mine was accepted three years back. It does happen
wow I feel like im last for a notification? did you all get an email?
@thestandard you are right. Every applicant is different and some applicants who might be older might also have great applications that stand out.
How do the decisions in each wave work? Is it based on the qualifications of candidate or when you submitted your application?
And when should we expect the second wave ??