Class of 2018

chaptertwo
Wed, 22 Jan 2014 22:33:20 +0000

My D received acceptance today with good-sized merit scholarship and creative expression award as well. We were very pleased, but the total is less than many she has already received from comparable schools (Wooster, Ohio Wesleyan, Guilford, Hiram, Hanover, etc). I’m wondering if this is because Earlham meets need better than these other schools … but it’s all speculation on my part. I think my daughter would be a great fit for Earlham, and we look forward to visiting, but ultimately and unfortunately, a lot hinges on finances. Our EFC is around $5500-6K, her ACT very middling, her GPA about 3.5 UW, 4.2W, and a very comprehensive performing arts resume for the last 6-8 years, with leadership and awards. She is a quirky kid, creative type (sometimes head in the clouds), who would probably really benefit from the close ties to an advisor … or had someone keeping tabs for accountability…that aspect of Earlham, and the accepting nature of the student body, really appeal to me. schleppenheimer, loved reading your posts and hope your son has found his happy place.