Bard IDP

whatweaimfor · 09-27-2009, 05:53 PM

So I just got my confirmation date for November 7 for the immediate decision plan. I was just wondering if anyone else was signed up for the program or if anyone had any input? I'm so excited and nervous, but I can't wait to find out if I'm in!

wlev1618 · 10-17-2009, 11:06 PM

I'm going the 13th. I'm a little nervous; I still have to do the readings, but I've skimmed them and they look really interesting. Good luck, I hope you get in! Is Bard your first choice? Do you plan on applying to other schools even if you are accepted?

queserasera · 10-25-2009, 03:28 PM

I'm going the 13th too! I'm scared out of my mind! But I always get scared before these things. Hopefully I'll be smart...

whatweaimfor · 10-25-2009, 03:39 PM

Yeah I read the reading Plato but not the other one. I have to get on that. Bard is definitely in my top two, but I'll probably apply to a few others even if I get in just for financial reasons.

But good luck to both of you! It sounds like such an interesting program, I can't wait to see how it turns out.

wlev1618 · 10-27-2009, 11:35 AM

Same here, I plan on applying to others (Wesleyan, Reed, Hampshire, Brown, a few others possibly) for financial reasons, but I really do love Bard.

Good luck! I'm exited to see how it goes as well.

heyalb · 10-27-2009, 06:16 PM

^^ DD applied IDP last year (class of 2013). Her experience was wonderful, and when we met her after the "whole thing" ended, she had a skip in her step.

As parents, while IDPs were getting 'grilled', we got down & personal with Prez Leon Botstein, always an educational joy.

It's a day to be remembered fondly.....go forth with open arms.

innocentkid70 · 11-11-2009, 09:56 AM

@ Whatweaimfor
I went on November 7th for Bard IDP too.
Have you heard from Bard yet?
I'm really nervous; I thought that decisions would be at my house in a day (I live close), but it hasn't yet. And I think today's a federal holiday, is mail delivered today?

whatweaimfor · 11-12-2009, 04:03 PM

Actually I just got my acceptance! I was so nerveous too, because I kept expecting to get the letter yesterday and forgetting it was a holiday. I hope things went well for you and everyone else who went

innocentkid70 · 11-12-2009, 05:47 PM

I got into bard too

lilygraces · 11-14-2009, 03:31 PM

congrats to those who got in! bard is AWESOME.

lizzythewriter1 · 11-21-2009, 11:25 AM

i got in too! i did idp on the 13th. so pumped!

sligoker · 11-22-2009, 09:33 AM

Does anyone know what percentage of IDP candidates get accepted?

heyalb · 11-22-2009, 06:59 PM

^^ approx 60%.

Doing the IDP work, showing interest, and obviously having good grades and (optional) scores, makes for a strong candidate.

Most people look at those required IDP readings and say "um, I don't think so." Those who say "yeah, this looks interesting, what a great concept" are the kind of people Bard looks for.

sligoker · 11-24-2009, 02:33 PM

Thanks for the information. My son just got his acceptance letter----very relieved. This whole college admissions game nerve-racking.