Discover Swarthmore 2019

kay615 · July 24

Hi everyone! I applied to the Discover Swarthmore program, and am eager to see who else applied? I’m extremely nervous but also kind of excited? I noticed that there wasn’t a thread so I figured I’d make one. Hopes, stats, essay topics, anything?

1SB3BaseballMom · July 30

My daughter applied for the Discover Program. She has a 33 ACT/34 Superscore (which I don't think Swarthmore considers ACT Superscore?). She has taken 7 AP classes through her junior year. 3.98 UW/105+ weighted GPA. We are from Texas. Does anyone know how many applicants are typically accepted?

Burgermeister · August 1

Yes, Swat super scores.

penguiny2001 · August 8

Just got my results 40 minutes ago. Rejected but fee waiver

bearcat223 · August 8

Just got rejected as well. 1490 Sat, 4.35 GPA. My essay was okay, it took me a day to write, but I thought it was pretty strong.
Best of luck to everyone else!

penguiny2001 · August 8

Similar stats. I think my ECs are decent, and my essay was alright. Probably cuz I'm asian and middle class

DisneyUniversity · August 8

Rejected today. 1540 SAT, 34 ACT, 94 GPA. 9 APs through junior year, registered for 4 more APs senior year. Application fee waived. I’m thinking this is indicative of a rejection after application process despite Swarthmore insisting that it’s not.

mochi12 · August 12

@DisneyUniversity No, rejection by Discover Swarthmore isn't indicative of rejection of admission. My child didn't get into this fly-in program but was was accepted for admission months later. Although all can apply, they probably give priority to the URM like all the other similar fly-in programs. If you are an Asian male interested in LACs, you may have great chances to be invited to the fly-in programs offered by Vassar, Carleton, and Grinnell.

TrendaLeigh · August 12

My daughter hasn't heard back yet. Anyone else still waiting to hear?

HopefullyBrown24 · August 13

All decisions should be out by now. Did she check her spam? Mine was in my spam.

DisneyUniversity · August 15

That’s hopeful news to hear about admissions. Congrats. Caucasian.

clgApp20 · August 15

Rejected.
(stats: 1580 SAT; 4.88W GPA; 11 AP's; 800's in Math-2 and Physics; decent EC's but nothing spectacular; 300 hrs community service; essay around my community-service + interest-in-major adapted for the prompt - think it came out fine). I wasn't expecting to get in anyway - not URM or first-gen (middle class asian male interested in science). Got the app fee waiver - hope this is a positive indication. I am going to apply anyway.
Congratulations to everyone who got in and good luck to everyone else for admissions.

1SB3BaseballMom · September 6

My daughter was not accepted, but was given a few waiver for her application. She's very, very likely going to apply ED1.

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