High School Isn't Over Yet: NACAC Report on Rescinded Acceptances

Sally_Rubenstone · 05-21-2009, 10:39 AM

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)'s "Admitted" blog recently featured an entry on rescinded admission decisions:

High School Isn't Over Yet - Admitted Blog

Some interesting excerpts:

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Some students may believe that only the most selective colleges in the country are looking at final grades, but NACAC’s research shows otherwise. From colleges that range from accepting less than 50% to accepting more than 85%, the emphasis on grades remained the same. All colleges that reported cases of retractions said that grades were to blame at least 65% of the time.

The survey also found that different types of colleges placed varying degrees of emphasis on other factors. For instance, private colleges raised fewer red flags for falling grades than public colleges. However, private schools were more inclined to revoke admission for disciplinary issues.

The survey data also revealed that 27% of rescinded admission offers were the result of falsified application information.

Keep in mind, however, that admission officials really don't want to revoke acceptances. It's a hassle for them and for other college administrators. So if you're in jeopardy of losing a spot at the school you plan to attend--especially due to senioritis rather than due to cheating, falsification of application materials, and similar personal-responsibility issues--I recommend that you suggest ways that you can work with the college to stay on the freshman roster (taking a summer class with admission contingent on a good grade; entering in the fall on academic probation, etc.)

nastynate0315 · 05-21-2009, 10:58 AM

I have 8 days of school left. I'm finding it even harder now then ever to muster the strength to go on. I still have finnnnallllssss.

Sally_Rubenstone · 05-21-2009, 11:35 AM

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I'm finding it even harder now then ever to muster the strength to go on.

My son seems to be feeling much the same way, and he still has a month to go (and he's in the 6th grade (!) ).

At least he gets to take "Swimming Games" as one of his electives, starting on Monday. I wonder what college admission folks would think of that one on a transcript.

100pcCharlotte · 05-29-2009, 06:54 PM

Well I knew about senioritis, my final grades are B,B,B,A,D,A,A and prob a B/C

is that ok?

thinker88 · 05-29-2009, 07:02 PM

Wow, that's a lot of classes. I wouldn't think that a college would revoke an acceptance for those grades. The D isn't good, but I don't think it would be enough to cause much trouble. I have about the same grades, albeit with only six classes, and I don't anticipate any problems.

Erin's Dad · 05-29-2009, 08:04 PM

Some of those may be one semester classes. I doubt they are taking more than six classes at a time.

CountingDown · 05-29-2009, 09:29 PM

Erin's Dad,
My older son took eight classes every semester. Standard at the HS program he attended.

Sally, did they have any stats of recinding for double depositing?

fiona_ · 05-29-2009, 10:42 PM

Breakdown of reasons for rescinded acceptances
Final grades 68.7%
Falsification of application information 26.7%
Disciplinary issue 25.0%
Multiple deposits 2.3%

SamisonaWAVE · 05-29-2009, 10:43 PM

omg I AM SO NERVOUS!! Senioritis KILLED my gpa!

i have

A
B+
B+
B
B
B
C

Do you think my app will be rescinded!?!? Granted I have fairly difficult classes for a senior, no APs this year though. I am going to a very selective school... omg.. ***.. I hate myself so much right now

monstor344 · 05-29-2009, 10:49 PM

1 C? Relax, you are fine.

SamisonaWAVE · 05-29-2009, 10:54 PM

omg really!? ok, yes hopefully its just nerves. i love this school so much and i would absolutely die if i got rescinded because of my C in stupid Accelerated Precal. I never should have taken that class. i guess ever since i got accepted i was always in disbelief but i guess its a common feeling. i'm just being a nervous wreck like always. i need to calm down but i don't think i can until im physically in my dorm on the first day of school.

sqdwfe13 · 05-30-2009, 01:51 AM

"Falsified application information" means lying about extracurricular activities, right?

JBM · 05-30-2009, 02:18 AM

It means lying about something on your application...could be extracurriculars or not.

LasMa · 05-30-2009, 02:57 AM

What I'd really like to know, and what I could find no hint about in the article, is what percent of all acceptances are revoked. One percent? One tenth of one percent? No clue.

Sally_Rubenstone · 05-30-2009, 09:15 AM

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Sally, did they have any stats of recinding for double depositing?

I have not seen stats but I have seen it happen. Sure, plenty of folks do it and don't get caught, and those who are seem to be treated on a case-by-case basis. In other words, if the family seems truly clueless about the process and perhaps sent deposits to two schools because a financial aid appeal was still under way at one (or both?) of them, then they might get off the hook. But if it's clearly a "Junior-isn't-ready-to-decide-yet-because-he's-been-busy-with-baseball" situation, then both colleges could decide to pull the plug.