Take ACT as well. DD did poorly on SAT and hit the ACT for a 33. So there...This is what my DD is struggling with. She actually would like to go to Prep first because of the reasoned you've stated. She was invited to Genesis and will attend in Nov. She has a 4.06 GPA and attended girls state. Is student body president and plays varsity basketball and softball. Her problem is she scores an 1170 on the new SAT which is below average. I think she's a strong candidate for prep but she's afraid to do EA and get turned down because of her SAT. She's re-taking them oct. 1. So she's not sure which direction to go.
Don't forget that the application is more than just academics. Good life experience, great PFE score, sports etc. can all change where an applicant ends up. As for early application, the forum has stories from both sides debating the benefit of one over the other so there is no way to predict. Your DD should apply when she feels her application will represent her the strongest. My DS did EA last year, was put on waitlist in December and ended up not getting TWE until June. It was a long 6+ months of waiting for the undesired result. One of the benefits of RA, is the wait is shorter. Last year both EA and RA could end up on waitlist. Some EA on waitlist ended up accepted during RA. A prep school offer for one was converted to an appointment. At end of day, admissions needs to fill the slots based on variety of needs and this may be the year your DD brings something unique to the admissions table that meets a need and gets an appointment because of that. Good luck.This is what my DD is struggling with. She actually would like to go to Prep first because of the reasoned you've stated. She was invited to Genesis and will attend in Nov. She has a 4.06 GPA and attended girls state. Is student body president and plays varsity basketball and softball. Her problem is she scores an 1170 on the new SAT which is below average. I think she's a strong candidate for prep but she's afraid to do EA and get turned down because of her SAT. She's re-taking them oct. 1. So she's not sure which direction to go.
This is what my DD is struggling with. She actually would like to go to Prep first because of the reasoned you've stated.
My DD did not receive a letter but did receive an email from her Admissions Officer asking her to forward some items no later than Thursday and said that it will be beneficial for some applicants to meet that deadline. Very cryptic but she sent what he requested. Anyone else get an email?
I got that email tooMy DD did not receive a letter but did receive an email from her Admissions Officer asking her to forward some items no later than Thursday and said that it will be beneficial for some applicants to meet that deadline. Very cryptic but she sent what he requested. Anyone else get an email?
He was asking for transcripts and test scores as well as participation in sports, extracurricular activities and leadership. He wanted to know why she wanted to attend CGA and if it was her first choice. He said that some of the information submitted was not accessible to him yet because it was being inputted into whatever system they use, but he wanted to get to know her before applications are reviewed. It also said if she was not applying EA then to disregard the email. Was everyone's similar to this?Those of you saying that you got an email from your AO, what kind of information were you asked for? Were they generic, or were they in-depth questions?
Yes, same sort of thingHe was asking for transcripts and test scores as well as participation in sports, extracurricular activities and leadership. He wanted to know why she wanted to attend CGA and if it was her first choice. He said that some of the information submitted was not accessible to him yet because it was being inputted into whatever system they use, but he wanted to get to know her before applications are reviewed. It also said if she was not applying EA then to disregard the email. Was everyone's similar to this?