dvm258

Well, every other college as a thread like this, and it looks like the NCF board is about to die, so I thought I would make one of these for the class of 2008. Maybe it can help the 09ers guessing their chances too.

Decision: ACCEPTED

UW GPA: 3.87
W GPA: 3.7-4.0 (Not sure, but somewhere in that range)
Residency Status: Florida Resident
Interviewed: Yes
SAT: 1370 M+V 1990 Overall
M: 690
R: 680
W: 620
ACT: 32
M: 33
R: 34
E: 33
S: 28

AP Classes: Only one, AP Environment, Senior year. My school actually offers a lot. There is no IB program.

Scholarship: Yes, Bronze Scholarship. $1,000 per year. I applied early when scholarships were guaranteed.

Other college admission decisions:

U-Miami: ACCEPTED- With Dean's Scholarship

UCF: ACCEPTED- Also admitted to Burnett Honors College with Pegasus Bronze Scholarship

UF: REJECTED (Appeal Pending)

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: ACCEPTED with invitation to James Scholar program

Northwestern: REJECTED (Yeah, it was a real long shot)

Additional Notes: My essay was about my learning disability and overcoming it. Because of the nature of NCF, admissions are more private/Ivy like. The overall person and ECs play a greater role than they do at other public institutions. That means your essay can make a difference at NCF! I feel that's what got me admitted because of my lack of AP classes.

whatismouse

Decision: ACCEPTED

UW GPA: 3.1
W GPA: 3.4?
Residency Status: out of state
Interviewed: no
SAT: 1470 M+V 2130 Overall

AP Classes:
Euro - 3
Psych - 5
Bio - 5
taking enviro, stat, and geo this year.

Scholarship: Yes, Bronze Scholarship. $3,000 per year. I applied early when scholarships were guaranteed.

mtngoat1

accepted...

Out-of-state male
3.2 GPA
30 ACT (35 E, 32 R, 28 S, 26 M)

AP English-5
AP US History-3 (I know.)
Taking AP Bio, AP English Lit and AP Govt/Econ this year.

Bronze scholarship.

Pretty sure I'm attending. If I am somehow able to afford to matriculate to Sarah Lawrence, I'll consider going there instead. I'm, like, excited and stuff.

Junglebrain

Decision: ACCEPTED

UW GPA: 3.7 (upward trend)
W GPA: School doesn't weight.
Residency Status: Non-resident male.
Interviewed: No.

ACT: 34
M: 35
R: 33
E: 35
S: 31

AP Classes: None offered. Moderately difficult classes, but not all of the most difficult offered (specifically avoided English).

Scholarship: National Merit - $17500

Other college admission decisions:

Accepted at Macalester, U of M, Lewis & Clark, Willamette. Rejected at Pitzer.

Essay was about existential angst and public nudity.

Almost certainly going to New College, as my other first choices offered pretty much nothing in financial aid. 2 divorced parents in bankruptcy (can't take out loans), a retired step-dad with cancer-related medical bills, $14000 assessment on a house we're moving out of, my mom's losing her job, and we're expected to pay $31,000 a year out of pocket. Not exactly upper class income either (high school teacher and prison investigator). What??? Thank god for the PSAT.

whatismouse

oh man. i missed the $17,500/yr scholarship by ONE point on the psat.

mtngoat1

So it looks like I'm going to NCF for sure. I hope to see you guys next year... Now I just have to stay alive for another 6 months or so.

applicantsmom

I may be wrong, but I thought i saw you had applied to another college our son was applying to so since you seem to be applying to the same type of schools I wanted to ask if you visited NC? Didn't you mention SLC and Bard? The reality of the cost is hitting us hard! This college has always interested us because of their philosophy, but having seen that 77% apps were in state, i was afraid it wasn't diverse enough. I would love to hear if you visited! Thanks!

mtngoat1

Yes, I visited. I haven't visited SLC yet, so I can't compare, but it was really terrific. Everyone I met was really down-to-earth, genuine and intelligent. The class I attended was insightful, though perhaps a bit drier than I would've liked at such a "quirky" school. The campus is really pretty as well. If NCF were in, say, Massachusetts or New York, it would be perfect because I'm not entirely smitten with Florida. But if you're son would've enjoyed SLC or Bard, I'm sure he'll love NCF. The money issue is also hitting my family hard....it's a sad and unfortunate reality to have to face.

2forcollege

applicantsmom, don't worry so much about the large number of applications from instate. Many of the FL kids apply because it's a great school academically and they get to use their Bright Futures scholarships there. Ultimately, many of those FL kids opt either for other FL schools or go out of state when they realize they want a more traditional school. If your son is applying to SLC and Bard, then it's likely that New College would be a good fit. There are many kids there from other states and countries.

It's hard to beat the great bargain that New College is...great profs and a personalized curriculum. Sarasota is even growing on us and we find more interesting things about it everytime we visit. My older daughter is a first year and it's a great place for her. Now, my younger daughter is trying to decide between joining her sister there next year or going to one of the other schools she was accepted at. It's a very difficult decision for her.

To all those planning or thinking about going next year, I'm happy to try to answer questions or ask my daugher if I don't know the answer.