When will Carleton release RD decisions?

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<p>Pick one:
Decision: Accepted</p>

<p>Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 2300 (CR: 800 WR: 800 M: 700)
ACT: Didn’t take
SAT II (if submitted): LIT: 800 MATH I: 670
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.59. Weighted 3.79
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): School doesn’t rank
Senior Year Course Load: All the offered APs
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): NCTE National English Award, other national writing awards/publications, some minor flute playing awards</p>

<p>Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Varsity Volleyball, Hiked all 48 of the mountains in NH over 4,000 feet, Pep band, Pit Orchestra, Music Camp, Literary Magazine, Saxophone/flute, Unitarian Universalist Youth Group, Creative Writing summer programs, completed the 100 Books Program
Job/Work Experience: None
Volunteer/Community service: Pep band, and I volunteer at the band of another school which needs flutists
Essays:
Teacher Recommendation: I was very happy with them, although personally I don’t think they painted me as anything close to a Carleton-type student
Counselor Rec: Never read it
Additional Rec: None
Interview: None
Other
Applied for Financial Aid?: No
Intended Major: Creative Writing
State (if domestic applicant): Massachusetts
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Girl
Income Bracket: 150000 maybe?
Hooks (URM, first generation college, research, etc.): None
Reflection
Strengths: Writing, maybe SATs? Maybe extracurriculars?
Weaknesses: GPA. Definitely GPA. Also, I got a C in AP Calc for first semester this year.
Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: I don’t know! I’m in shock! I didn’t think I would ever be admitted!</p>

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<p>Decision: Accepted</p>

<p>Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 2290 (W: 800 M: 800 CR: 690)
ACT: 31 (not sure if I sent it in though)
SAT II (if submitted): LIT: 680 MATH II: 670 HISTORY: 690
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0, Weighted 4.2
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): Top 2.5%
Senior Year Course Load: 5 AP + 2 Honors courses (including 2 foreign languages)
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Nothing major + national</p>

<p>Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Varsity cross-country (captain), Student Rep. to city’s School Committee, Debate team (president + founder), serve on Steering Committee for local nonprofit, Key Club (vice president), school newspaper (editor-in-chief), multiple independent fundraising drives/projects, campaign captain for political campaign in Maine during summer, Model UN, various others.
Job/Work Experience: Worked at local store for 6 years; ran business online for 2 years
Volunteer/Community service: See extracurriculars; also involved with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, tutoring, and mentoring.
Essays: Good and unique.
Teacher Recommendation: Excellent
Counselor Rec: Probably good
Additional Rec: Superintendent of schools- was good
Interview: Went well
Other
Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: Political Science
State (if domestic applicant): Maine
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: 30,000
Hooks (URM, first generation college, research, etc.): Nothing significant
Reflection
Strengths: ECs, SAT Is, recommendations
Weaknesses: SAT IIs
Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Luck of the draw. Best of luck to everyone!</p>

83

<p>I am very happy to post this on behalf of my (overjoyed) son
Decision: Accepted!</p>

<p>Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 2240
SAT II (if submitted): LIT: 730 MATH II and BIO: 670
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): I think 3.8
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): dunno, at least top 10 percent
Senior Year Course Load: 5 AP + music
Major Awards: Nothing major</p>

<p>Subjective:
Extracurriculars: 2 sport varsity athlete, but not a star and not recruited. Tons and tons of music, but no awards.
Job/Work Experience: summer job last year.
Essays: He worked hard on them and has an interesting mind.
Teacher Recommendation: Dunno, suspect very good.
Counselor Rec: Probably good
Additional Rec: None
Interview: I think it went well.
Other
Applied for Financial Aid?: No
Intended Major: Dunno
State (if domestic applicant): CA
School Type: Public, urban, where 22 percent go onto to a 4 year college
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: enough that S will not qualify for needs based aid, but not much more!
Hooks (URM, first generation college, research, etc.): None
Reflection
Strengths: He sent in a link to some of his orginal contemporary music compositions and his essays showed his personality and perspectives.
Weaknesses: probably SAT IIs
Why you think you were accepted: Wild guess–someone on the admissions committee liked my son’s unusual perspectives and creativity. Best of luck to everyone!</p>

84

<p>S was accepted today! Very happy!</p>

85

<p>Decision: Accepted</p>

<p>Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 730 CR, 690 M, 800 W
ACT: 34
SAT II (if submitted): 800 World, 800 USH, 760 Math II, 730 Lit
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0 (we grade on a 4.5 scale, though)
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 3-4 out of 435
(AP - Place score in parenthesis): English Lit (5), World History (5), U.S. History (5), Calc AB (5)
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load: 6 APs
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): National Merit Commended, Regional Scholar-Athlete, a few school awards. Nothing huge.
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Varsity and club soccer, Varsity track, Girl Scouts (Senior Scout), Interact Club (Secretary), National Charity League (Secretary), Safe Rides
Job/Work Experience: Work ~10 hours/year since beginning of junior year
Volunteer/Community service: Various, probably 100-150 hours.
Essays/Recs: I think they were fine. Didn’t see any of my recs, but I liked my CA essay.</p>

<p>Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes.
Intended Major: Undecided - probably natural sciences (Bio/Environmental/something like that)
State (if domestic applicant): Connecticut
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Girl
No hooks as far as I know</p>

<p>I’m really happy I was accepted - it’s a huge relief, like all the stress has been taken off me.</p>

86

<p>Number 10 envelope, today</p>

<p>Objective:
SAT I: 2230 (W: 750 M: 730 CR: 750)
ACT: 33
SAT II: Lit: 750 Math I: 720 US History: 790
Unweighted GPA (out of 4): 3.55, Weighted: 4.3
Rank:
Senior Year Course Load: 3 AP + 1 Honors
AP: English Lang: 5 US History: 5
Other: National Merit Finalist
Visit: Yes</p>

<p>Subjective:
Extracurriculars: Theater (9 plays), summer language study abroad, history dept foreign exchange, summer course at a college
Job/Work Experience:
Volunteer/Community service: locally for theater and museum
Essays: I think they were really good.
Teacher Recommendation: Didn’t see them, probably good
Counselor Rec: Didn’t see, probably good
Additional Rec: Didn’t see, probably good
Interview: Went really well
Other:
Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: History, political science
State (if domestic applicant): Illinois
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
Income Bracket:
Hooks:
Reflection:
Strengths: Course rigor, arts supplement, sent creative writing piece, tried to describe history passion narrative
Weaknesses: Grades not high enough, needed school newspaper editor kind of extra-curricular?
Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: Not sure, but it’s kind of tough to take. Son has taken school really seriously and now he’s deflated. Has some other nice offers but he doesn’t see it that way right now : (</p>

87

<p>Son accepted with very reasonable financial aid! Very happy. :)</p>

88

<p>Many thanks to those who say large envelope is acceptance, even without any indication on envelope. Son just got home early evening from very busy afternoon and won’t open the envelope until after he takes a short power nap. “Just try to chill, Mom,” he said.</p>

89

<p>Pick one:
Decision: Accepted</p>

<p>Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): 2310 (CR: 790 WR: 720 M: 800)
ACT: 34
SAT II (if submitted): LIT: 740 (retook for 790) M2: 710 USH:750
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.00. Weighted 4.50
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): 1/79
Senior Year Course Load: AP Bio, AP Cal AB, Gov/Econ, Theology, Chorus, AP Lit, AP Spanish, AP Euro Hist (school only offers 4 APs, take Euro Hist online)
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): National Merit Finalist, National Spelling Bee Participant, Girls State Auditor/Outstanding Citizen/Mayor/Girls Nation rep, Presidential Scholar Nominee, Optimist Club essay winner (multi-state competition)</p>

<p>Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Varsity Cross Country (Co-Captain), Varsity Track, Theatre (Stage Manager and lead roles), Drama Club (Treasurer), Chorus (VP), Interact Service Club (Pres), NHS (VP), Mission Club (Treasurer), Leadership Forum (Chair), Flute instrumentalist
Job/Work Experience: Paid cantor/ performer
Volunteer/Community service: 275+ hours in high school
Essays: I think it was good, but it’s hard to judge your own stuff : )
Teacher Recommendation: Two teachers that I have developed a really close relationship with wrote them, so I think they’re good, but I haven’t seen them.
Counselor Rec: Haven’t seen it.
Additional Rec: Museum intern boss
Interview: Went well, with alum
Other
Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: History
State (if domestic applicant): Kentucky
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Parochial- 280 students (80 in graduating class)
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Girl
Income Bracket: 140,000
Hooks (URM, first generation college, research, etc.): None
Reflection
Strengths: Well-rounded
Weaknesses: No nat’l awards
Why you think you were accepted/waitlisted/rejected: The college admissions process is a giant game, so I’m not sure, but I think I presented myself as a very well-rounded person.</p>

<p>I have been in love with Carleton since sophomore year, but the financial aid didn’t top the scholarships/financial aid I’ve gotten at other schools, so it’s probably a no-go.</p>

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<p>Carleton’s been pretty stingy taking acceptances off their waitlist over the past years. BUT, with the economy as it is, yield is likely more unpredictable than ever. Most schools will probably be turning to their waitlists more than is historically the case.</p>

<p>Words of advice: </p>

<p>First, to Cahier26 (and anyone else with financial constraints):</p>

<p>If your FA package falls short of another school’s and it’s a deal breaker, let Carleton know it and be totally up front and straight with them. You have nothing to lose. Carleton FA deals are usually very strong, though. If the issue here is that there’s more money coming from another institution via MERIT aid, different story. </p>

<p>Second, to elliemay, IBfootballer, jordanxbaker and other waitlisters:</p>

<p>To continue the “you have nothing to lose…” concept, SHOW THE LOVE. There’s nothing that appeals to Carleton more than selecting a class of freshmen they know will spend four years in Northfield confusing it with Eden. Forget about sending in supplemental materials that marginally strengthen your academics or ECs. Prove, as best as your pen, paintbrush, or vocal cords will allow you, that you’ve given your heart to CARL!</p>

91

<p>i like carleton enough to write an admissions essay which conveys that I’d really like to get in. I don’t think I have it in me to grovel for admission, especially given that I’m very fortunate enough to have other good choices. Besides, if I’m not sure I’d accept a spot off the waitlist, I have strong reservations about potentially taking someone else’s.</p>

<p>best of luck to all, and congrats to everyone who got in!</p>

92

<p>Just got my acceptance, from Madison WI</p>

93

<p>Thanks 1190- I plan on giving them a call/talking to them at a visit to talk more about fin.aid</p>

94

<p>o god I have not got my letter yet!!!　 why didn’t they release decisions online??? any INTERNATIONAL students got letters yet?</p>

95

<p>So I just got accepted today, I’m so excited.
But I have a question, I was wondering if anyone got any information regarding the accepted student days in their acceptance packet, because I don’t think I got anything. Unless I didn’t look hard enough, which is a possibility. </p>

<p>Oh, and to all of you still waiting or that got waitlisted, best of luck to you!</p>

96

<p>Received my letter telling me I’m waitlisted today in the DC area. :/</p>

97

<p>DS is in with extremely generous financial aid at first glance.</p>

98

<p>lillydaisy - i received two little booklets in the folder: one called “Coming to Carleton” and one specifically about the accepted student days. The first page was a giant schedule for the accepted student weekend…</p>

<p>To everyone else who is waiting, or was waitlisted: good luck!</p>

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<p>downcoming,u have already been admitted to Caltech. You don’t ever consider Carleton as one of your choices. Why are u still crazy about it? No offence.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS will receive acceptance letter by FedEx in two or three days.Maybe.</p>

100

<p>Pick one:
Decision: Accepted</p>

<p>Objective:
SAT I (breakdown): didn’t submit
ACT: 33
SAT II (if submitted): Lit: 710 Bio: 700
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.78. Weighted 4.12
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): School doesn’t rank
Senior Year Course Load: Ap Calc, Ap Lit,Gov/Econ and Physics. I also took classes at the local California State University to supplement my education
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Acting awards and won first place in the california state science fair
Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Varsity Tennis for 4 years (senior captain), Professional Actress, dancing ballet
Job/Work Experience: None
Volunteer/Community service:780 community service hours from volunteering in a hospital and at a cat rescue
Essays: Good, I worked really hard on them
Teacher Recommendation: I got three letters of rec, and one of them was from my college professor who taught me a class in my intended major. One of my letters sounded like a resume for me though, so it wasnt really that personal.
Counselor Rec: Never read it
Additional Rec: My additional rec was from the college professor
Interview: Interviewed over summer at Carleton
Other
Applied for Financial Aid?: Yes
Intended Major: Anthropology
State (if domestic applicant): California
Country (if international applicant):
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: White
Gender: Girl
Income Bracket: 100,00 probably, but my parents are basically fully retired
Hooks (URM, first generation college, research, etc.): going into an unusual major?
Reflection
Strengths: My essays and I submitted an arts supplement to show my acting abilities
Weaknesses: For sure my extra curriculars. I have a few ones that I spend my whole time on. </p>

<p>I am so excited that I got my letter today :)! I wasn’t sure if I was going to get in, but I am sooo happy regardless</p>