<p>will a 2010 sat1 score with 11<em>As at O levels and 4A</em>s 1A expected in A levels, really good EC and decent essay with good recommendation get me in? On ED?</p>
<p>Hi eragon1994,</p>
<p>Your SAT score is definitely on target, since it is within the mid-50% range of students accepted to Lafayette.</p>
<p>As for your grades, I think they look strong enough to be accepted, but I am not entirely sure since your classes are classified/leveled in a way that is unfamiliar to me. Based on what I see, it looks like you have a good shot at getting in. Solid ECs and recommendations will obviously help as well. </p>
<p>If you want a more informed opinion, I suggest you clarify your school’s (or country’s) leveling system. </p>
<p>Taylor</p>
<p>Thank you very much for replying Taylor.
I am from Pakistan, Lahore Grammar School. All these grades are with respect to the Cambridge University Examination (GCE O/A Levels) System.</p>
<p>And one more thing, please keep in mind that I need full financial aid as well.</p>
<p>Eragon1994,</p>
<p>Like I said previously, your SAT and grades are certainly strong enough to have a good chance of admission. As an early decision candidate, your chances should be even better. However, as an international requiring full financial aid, it will be more difficult for them to accept you. That being said, I still think that you have a solid chance of acceptance, so it’s certainly worth a shot for you to apply.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Taylor</p>
<p>@eragon1994:</p>
<p>International student here (Nepal, class of 2014). While I didn’t do A levels, I do think that your scores are good enough for Lafayette. I had the same SAT score. What’s your composite score? Also, a lot of your acceptance depends upon your application essay and who you are as a student. I know a fair number of students from my country rejected even if they had better scores. Did you take the TOEFL? (althought I think it’s waived for A levels).</p>
<p>Your acceptance will depend a lot on your application and probably some on your FA situation. However, if accepted, at least for international students, Lafayette guarantees the aid for demonstrated need. (you might need to check this with Eugene or someone in admissions). </p>
<p>Keep in mind though, the acceptance rate for internationals is much much lower than domestic students. I think its usually less than 8-9%. Good luck.</p>
<p>HI LInyMom,</p>
<p>I am planning to visit with my son in Dec. How did you setup the visit? did you just call the office and register for a tour?</p>
<p>Jerseyshore: You can usually register on line, if registration is required (at some schools it’s not). Most schools have info sessions and tours scheduled on various days - look at the calendar on the website (usually under admissions/undergraduate/visit). We went to Lafayette on Veteran’s Day, which had a whole day of events scheduled for HS students: financial aid session, Q & A session with faculty, etc., as well as gen info session and tour. Some schools have special interest tours (e.g., engineering). Just go on the website and see what Lafayette offers on the day you plan to go there. December might be limited, depending on when classes end, when finals are there, etc. You can also email a particular part of the school to see if you can sit in on a class (we’re going to do that at a different school this winter), but again, you might be limited at Lafayette in December due to end of the semester. If you can’t find what you are looking for on the website, you can always call admissions.</p>
<p>@sixstringsrocker</p>
<p>Yes, TOEFL is waived. Composite:
CR 610
M 750
W 650</p>
<p>And yes, I know it’s hard to get accepted on full financial aid. But let’s hope it goes well.
What do you think?</p>
<p>@captainclueless</p>
<p>Thank you for your response. I hope I get in. Aid seems like a barrier though, but let’s see…</p>
<p>eragon, I dont think your scores would be a problem. The rest of your application would play a big part as well. Good luck.</p>
<p>Hi Taylor, </p>
<p>2 questions…
I sent in my application around october 15th and I believe all of my first markings were in on november 15th. Are all letters sent out on the 15th? or could I hear from the school in the next few days?</p>
<p>Second: Just curious if my stats are in the running. GPA: 3.7 ACT score: 32 and legacy?</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>Thanks LINYMOM. I did not know that they had days like you described for HS students. Thought that most college tours were the typical 45 min tours. Will check their website.</p>
<p>Hi stark27,</p>
<ol>
<li><p>I thought about this question myself when I applied last year. Based on what I’ve heard from others, my suspicion is that the acceptance letters are sent out in batches (this may or may not be true). Also, keep in mind that your location probably affects the time you get your letter (if you live farther away from Laf then you’ll get your letter later). As I mentioned in a previous post, I received my letter on December 17, and I am from NJ. So I suppose it is possible for you to get your letter in the next few days, but I doubt it. You should definitely get it before your winter break…I know it can be hard to have patience! </p></li>
<li><p>You are most definitely in good shape in terms of your academic record. In fact, your stats are in the upper end of the spectrum. Legacy can only help. I don’t generally like to give guarantees, but as long as your extracurriculars/essay/recommendations are decent, I think it’s safe to say that you’re in.</p></li>
</ol>
<p>Hang in there! </p>
<p>Taylor</p>
<p>Do they send mail (as in by post) to EVERYONE? Including international applicants?
No email?</p>
<p>@eragon1994
I got my the acceptance by email and then by FedEx. Doesn’t make much sense to send mail only.</p>
<p>Hi Justin,
There is no rush and you may still be on break, but please don’t forget about my engineering question I asked earlier: When do students get involved in team based and/or research projects. Thanks.
Busy Bee</p>
<p>@Busybeemom
I think Justin’s long gone! Taylor’s the one answering the questions. I’ll try and answer the engineering question though.</p>
<p>The earliest that I know of when students start working with the professors is in their first summer as excel research students, provided they apply for it and get it. (I do know a couple students who worked with juniors and seniors in their first year for a competition though). Aside from the summer, students can continue working as excel students during the semester as well. </p>
<p>If you have a project you want to initiate as a group or as an individual, you can always talk to a faculty and make it your own excel research.</p>
<p>You also have senior design projects where, for example, mechanical engineers build a Formula SAE race car, or a model airplane, ECEs work on robots (or something). Basically, all the students get to work on a 2 semester design project. Students also work over the summer for projects funded by NSF grant, or grand challenges programs, etc.</p>
<p>I don’t know if I answered your question. Let me know if you need any clarification.</p>
<p>Hey Busybee Mom,</p>
<p>Sorry it’s been a while, I was trying to get a good specific answer for you, but it seems sixstringrocker has already done it. Thanks sixstringrocker, and good luck to you, busybee mom!</p>
<p>Taylor</p>
<p>My apologies for getting the name wrong; I knew it was Taylor but was just in a fog I guess especially after clicking on the wrong Q&A link at first. Thanks Six Strings (and Taylor) for the input.</p>