- Bentley is need aware, so it is in your favor that money is not an issue. Let them know that you are full pay.
- Level of interest is important to Bentley, so do everything you can to show interest. Do an official visit. Request an interview. Ask if you can meet with a department head or other faculty member in your area of interest.
- Definitely ED. It’s another way of showing interest and their acceptance rate for ED is high. They may defer you to RD because they want to see your first semester grades before making a decision, so do everything you can this term to Ace as many of your classes as you can this term.
- Your guidance counselor is the best source of information for how successful students with your grades have been getting into Bentley. Ask what your class rank is. Most students who have been accepted at Bentley are in the top quarter of their class.
- Your SAT is a plus, but it is not an important factor for admission to Bentley. 80% of this year’s freshman class didn’t even submit standardized test scores.
You might want to look into Bryant in Rhode Island as a back up. It’s very similar to Bentley and has drawn increasing interest in recent years. They’ve been investing a lot in the campus and it seems like an attractive alternative for your interests.