roseycloud

I got accepted to Bryn Mawr fall term of 2012. I remember going on a college visit during Christmas and I instantly fell in love with the school.

sophiakim

A little late but here are my stats:
Gpa: 3.3UW
ACT: 33
Recs from science and history teacher (idk how strong they were)
Lots of extracurriculars (orchestra principle cellist 8yrs, yearbook coeditor, nhs committee head, crew coxswain...etc)
Pretty decent essay
Washingtonian

Ive been accepted to mt holyoke as well

lalala189

So I got a huge surprise today--I found out I received the Bryn Mawr Merit Scholarship!!!! I am not a National Merit qualifier, so I was REALLY surprised. Anyone else?

lois1992

I am waitlisted. What can I do now? Do I need to submit another letter of recommendation? Or something else?

roseycloud

Any awards, projects (including essays or publications) that you're proud of, try sending it to them.

Also send them an email and/or a mail saying you really want to attend, and tell them to keep you on the waiting-list. It's good to show initiative. I got wait-listed at another school and I'm doing that.

roseycloud

Oh the reply above was for lois1992

tsitsho90

Congratulations to everyone from a Class of '12! You'll be filling my shoes come late August, and I hope you carry the light blue lantern high I'm a little sad to part with it, but I know you'll do a fantastic job. That said, if you're down to making a final decision and having a dilemma about that big choice, you can hit me with any questions! I work as a tour guide for Admissions, so I know a loooot about the school beyond simply being a student, and I'm a senior with a lot of experience under her belt so I can answer whatever questions you may have about pretty much anything!

-Kate

If you'd like to email me, you can also reach me at tsitsho.90@gmail

4yorkshiremen

Light blue! That's the best color!

student23832

I was accepted to the class of 2016 (!) Does anyone know if freshman can enter in the second semester? I tried to find the answer on their website, but I didn't have any luck...

jg0339

About starting Freshman Year in the 2nd semester; you should get in touch with the admissions office directly to help you out with your concerns. Congratulations, by the way!

Hanna

Why do you want to start in the 2d semester? Even if they let you do it, I would strongly advise against it.

bn12gg

Why? Maybe the accepted applicant can make ends meet financially if she works over the summer and thru fall to matriculating January '13. Or, maybe she's totally burned out academically but from a wealthy family and she and the mother want to travel to Europe or elsewhere for several months. I know a young man who graduated from Harvard and was provided a minor league professional baseball contract. Also, he was accepted to Harvard medical school. Harvard medical school had no problem granting a year off prior to matriculating with the following years class.

.02 David

shishigashira

I think the question was more about starting the second semester rather than taking time off. My daughter has had a great gap year, which Bryn Mawr was very supportive of. However, starting 2nd semester means missing customs week, missing Emily Balch seminars, and not being in the same situation as your peers. It would be very difficult socially and academically to start 2nd semester. I would recommend taking the entire year off if you need time financially or to pursue other interests. Good luck whatever you decide to do.

bn12gg

At face value I read a blunt "why" question. I read nothing into it.

You might have a point.

.02 David

englishivy

I agree with shishigashira. Bryn Mawr operates in such a way that a lot of attention and emphasis is focused on the freshmen. To jump into the year midway would mean a bit of catchup in terms of semester-sensitive things like Emily Balch seminars, customs, and traditions.

I deferred my admission in favor of a gap year and Bryn Mawr was very supportive of my decision. If any prospective students have questions about my experience, please don't hesitate to message me. It was a very rewarding year and I believe it made me appreciate Bryn Mawr even more.