Chance me, please! (ED)

Epeemom
Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:40:41 +0000

Spend time on your essays. Write and re-write them. Be your true self in your interview (interviews are conducted by seniors, I believe). The Honor Code and your “fit” at the school will be very important as your grades and test scores are in line with other admitted students. Once you’re sure that Haverford is your ED choice, perhaps you can visit more than once if it’s geographically feasible. I think demonstrated interest is important.

My son will be a freshman in August. The feedback I received from the school was that his interview was an important part of his admission (I was concerned that he’d interviewed poorly) as well as his essay, which likely led them to believe that he and Haverford are a good fit.

Full disclosure - my son is an athlete, and he was recruited by the coach, but did not apply ED, just RD.
I am sure that played a roll in his acceptance. However, he had a similar GPA with a 35 ACT and a 2190 SAT - SAT II 790 Math and 770 Physics.

Best of luck!