<p>about 5 kids at my school applied to fordham and they all got in.
But i want to know what kind of people didnt get in...just curious</p>
<p>i got rejected with a 30 act, 1310/1890 sat, but my gpa sucks, its uw 3.0. it is really disappointing because i thought i had a decent chance since my scores are about their
75th percentile.</p>
<p>Did you get rejected and apply this year for early action?</p>
<p>Rejections happen at every school. They happen for all sorts of reasons and sometimes no reason at all. Sometimes its geographical. Sometimes its a parochial problem…meaning, the school prefers local schools and knows that school and its students best. Sometimes its because they have too many of this or that kind of applicant. At Fordham, its problematic because FCLC has fewer dorm rooms available and if you are outside of the commuter range, they know its impossible to let everyone in. </p>
<p>Most schools defer for candidates they deem reasonably able to “compete” in the RD pool, and/or reasonably likely to accept an offer of admission. Many schools reject those they think may struggle and in the interest of fairness and being forthright, just send the EA applicant a rejection letter, so the student isn’t left hanging until late March. </p>
<p>Its never easy to receive a rejection letter, or a deferment letter. Its always painful. But the best way to deal with that pain is to be proactive, turn the page and get started aggressively pursuing OTHER colleges. Don’t wallow in sorrow and self pity. Its not personal. Its just the numbers didnt work out. Believe in yourself and focus on schools where you will FIT…academically and socially. </p>
<p>Fordham gets 24,000 applications a year or more. There are roughly 1,700 “seats” available. Some who can commute will be offered commuter “seats.” (no dorm space). Fordham guarantees housing for four years. Many colleges offer dorm space and guarantee it for ONE year, forcing students to enter a lottery for on campus living for the last three years or finding an apartment of campus. </p>
<p>If you were rejected or deferred you have my condolences. If you are deferred and feel strongly that you can be admitted with the RD applicants and Fordham is very high on your list…perhaps your first choice, then work on your grades this semester, and do what is necessary to get Fordham to 'take a second look at you." Many kids who are deferred will get that second chance, but it depends on the number and quality of RD applicants. </p>
<p>For the record, many schools reject and defer kids who may well be qualified. Its not an exact science and its often quirky and sometimes very unfair. You should define “who you are” by “who you are inside”, not “where you go to school.” I am sure Fordham would love to admit all those who truly desire to attend Fordham. I for one feel its very unfortunate that some kids use and abuse Fordham as a safety while they wait on an Ivy League School admission or sometimes NYU, with no real intention of attending Fordham. But the reality is, many do so. Its why Fordham’s retention rate of admitted students is not higher. I wish there was a way to herd the kids who really want Fordham to the head of the line. I always recommend people to communicate that fact, genuinely, to Fordham in the application process. Hopefully that helps their cause.</p>
<p>You are one of more than ten million high school seniors applying to college this year. The process is often rough and tumble. Just do your best and leave the rest in the hands of God. Then move along if it doesnt work out as you planned. You will get into a college and your success in life depends on YOU and what you do when you get there, not necessarily on the name of the school you attend.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>that was beautiful ghostbuster… i think i shed a tear… :'(</p>