<p>@Tampa2015
I received the same letter. I’m not sure if this should completely discourage us from applying. They had severe space restrictions and I can understand why they didn’t accept me, as I am an Asian Male. Of course, that’s just my guess, but I think we should still try applying to Williams. At most, we’ll have to write a supplementary essay, but at least we won’t have to pay the fee. We also showed interest in the school through the program, so that’s a silver lining. </p>
<p>That’s just me, though. You do you. </p>
<p>Also, did you email them for the application feedback offer? If so, did you get a response yet? </p>
<p>@Rathination I can’t imagine they were very important. My act composite was a 28 and my SAT was a 1970, which on this website are subpar scores. Maybe the fact that I got a 5 on AP calc and a 4 on AP Physics B helped, or my 3.78 GPA? I’m not sure, but numbers probably weren’t the most important thing</p>
<p>@Rathination
I did email Williams to request the feedback. I have not received a response yet.
Not sure if applying is appropriate at this stage, despite fee waiver. The school is located in a remote area and no other schools are nearby. Flying into the area may be difficult as there are no direct flights from my home town. Visiting in April is not pragmatic. That is the time to study for AP exams and I have four. The only schools where applications will be submitted are schools visited, or schools in very populous areas (i.e., Philadelphia, Boston). They usually have a some large undergraduate institution in addition to the schools I am interested in. Williams is not the only liberal arts college providing fee waivers. I have waivers for Swarthmore, Amherst, Northwestern, Brandeis, and Barnard. Smith and Wellesley Colleges do not require a fee for online application. That gives me seven fee-free applications, excluding Williams. It seems like a great school and someone recommended I give it consideration. If time permits, any application for Williams will definitely be submitted very close to the regular decision deadline. </p>
<p>Apparently, the WoW website said, “Please note that the last Priority Deadline to apply to WOW has passed. However, we will keep this link live and will continue accepting WOW applications until the program is full.” </p>
<p>So, I decided to apply for WoW because Williams is my #1 choice and I’m applying to Williams for ED.
Hopefully I do get in! </p>
<p>Do you guys know how long it takes until I receive my decision?</p>
<p>I just wanted to respond to some of you who are disappointed by your WOW rejections. Remember that the primary goal of WoW and all diversity fly-in programs is to give an opportunity for a campus visit to students that (they perceive) would not be able to visit otherwise. The college does their best in accepting an appropriate group of students but they surely don’t always get it right. Also, remember that many many more students apply than the small representation on college confidential. Admission to these fly-in can be as selective as admission to the college itself. So, don’t be discouraged: if you weren’t accepted to WOW and you are still interested in Williams, apply!
The other thing to note is that all these programs can be unpredictable in their reply dates. Last year the Bowdoin notifications were several days after the very last date they had promised bc the adcom was in South America. My D got 3 emails from Pomona in one day - the first two were rejections and the 3rd was a huge apology saying they had meant to accept her and would she please confirm her travel information within 24 hours??? It was absolutely crazy - but she went anyway.
Don’t confuse fly-ins with the colleg admissions process and don’t let them influence you. They are a separate opportunity which, if it works out, is great, and if not, well you don’t have to make up the missed school etc. </p>
<p>This is the first time that a college has offered to give individual feedback on fly-in applications; if I were any of you, I would absolutely take them up on that offer! Even if you have to wait longer than you’d like…it’s a free gift.</p>
<p>@williams1111 I applied after the last deadline when the website said “Please note that the last Priority Deadline to apply to WOW has passed. However, we will keep this link live and will continue accepting WOW applications until the program is full.”</p>
<p>Just got notification of acceptance!
Make sure to check your spam folder.</p>
<p>I am very disappointed with the rejection from WOW. But it is what it is. I was accepted to Wellesley too! Maybe we’ll see each other there! I was also accepted to Scripps and am waiting to hear back from Bowdoin (not expecting anything; I heard there’s a lot of competition!).</p>
I was also accepted to Scripps and am waiting to hear back from Bowdoin (not expecting anything; I heard there’s a lot of competition!).</p>