<p>ED notifications for US applicants are sent via snail mail, mailed on Dec 15.</p>
<p>Thanks so much, Lafalum84. meoxinh is my mother, and we’re so nervous waiting for the result. But will they release the result for intl students via email? I’m from Vietnam and I think it may take at least a week to received the snail mail. All my friends who apply other colleges have already received the results via email!!!</p>
<p>I think they do send int’l students decision via email. If you aren’t sure, email Eugene. As far as I know, it’s email first then a FedEx package. Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks, sixstringsrocker. Yesterday my friend emailed them and they said we’ll receive the admission decision by Monday. Actually another friend of mine asked them too and they emailed her that she gets deferred, so I want to ask them too but because they haven’t answered to my email about how we’ll get the ED notification yet, so I think I’d better wait until Monday.</p>
<p>Again, thanks so much!</p>
<p>I got the ED decision from Lafa which is a Defer. They told me in the email to update my grades and retake standardized test scores. I’m asking if I can submit more personal essays to better show myself and will it add to my odd to be admitted in the RD round? Also, does anyone have data about persons who were deferred first and then admitted?
PS. my SAT scores are fine (above the mid-50) so I guess it’s due to my less-than-half financial contribution. Any suggestions?</p>
<p>jameslyc,</p>
<p>I know a Vietnamese girl whose SAT score is 1900, and her family’s contribution is only about 2,000$ but she still got into Lafayette, so I guess your financial contribution is not the reason why you got a Defer. Keep working on the other parts of your application.</p>
<p>@jameslyc</p>
<p>I had initially been deferred but then got admitted in RD. I didn’t retake the tests but I sent my final grades. (I’m a current sophomore, btw).</p>
<p>@linhkn</p>
<p>Are you talking about a current first year?</p>
<p>No, she’s not a freshman but she’s still an undergraduate.</p>
<p>Hello everyone! I am happy to say that finals are over and that I will once again be checking this forum frequently and will be answering all (unanswered) questions. First off, I would like to congratulate all of those who have been accepted early decision! It is a great accomplishment and I look forward to meeting you guys next year. For those who have not yet received decision letters, you should be getting them within the next few days. </p>
<p>Also, I would like to thank sixstringrocker and all others who gave their input over the past week.</p>
<p>Chelsea—I think you are a bit confused about South. Residents of Kamine Hall (not South) must move out before interim in order to make room for athletes who need to live there during winter break. It is inconvenient, but Kamine residents are informed of this far in advance. As far as I know, there is no such issue for South.
As for the best dorm, I think it is really a matter of personal preference. However, I have heard from many that South is an excellent place to live, and has lots of parties. In terms of proximity to classes, it depends on what classes you take and what your major is, so keep that in mind. For brief descriptions of each dorm, you can see this page on Lafayette’s website. [Residence</a> Hall Descriptions Residence Life at Lafayette College Lafayette College](<a href=“http://reslife.lafayette.edu/on-campus/residence-hall-descriptions/]Residence”>Residence Hall Descriptions · Residence Life · Lafayette College)</p>
<p>Jerseyshor–Academics are undoubtedly more important than extracurriculars. Your GPA and SAT show the admissions officer that your chance of succeeding at Lafayette is high. This is of critical importance. However, extracurriculars and letters of rec. do play a role, as they provide admissions with a sense of who you are (rather than academics that provide nothing more than a list of numbers). Lafayette wants to create a dynamic class, so being dedicated to something outside of studies is important to have. Remember that “strong extracurriculars” does not mean a long list of clubs. Colleges are more impressed with dedication to a few things rather than mere membership in 20 clubs. In particular, extracurriculars play a crucial role for students who are academically borderline. They can provide that extra “push” needed for them to get in…Overall, the take-home message is that extracurriculars are certainly a part of admissions, but academics always take top priority. Hope that helps.</p>
<p>Taylor</p>
<p>ok, and is it true that you can’t request specific halls, you can only describe the type of hall you wish to reside in?</p>
<p>Chelsea–Freshmen are unable to choose specific halls. In May, you will be asked to fill out a survey about housing, and in July you will receive your housing and roommate information. I believe that in the following years you get to request specific halls and that it is done via some sort of raffle.</p>
<p>Taylor</p>
<p>I remember there was a small text box/writing space where I requested to be put in Kamine. I dont know if they still have that space in the form.</p>
<p>Captainclueless, for many years South was indeed the only dorm open over January and residents had to move out so that athletes and interim session students could move in. A few years ago that policy was changed, though.</p>
<p>I have a question about new student orientation. Is there any orientations for international students before the new student orientation? Should I just book a ticket to arrive at Lafayette on the new student orientation day?</p>
<p>Hi smile723,</p>
<p>There is a separate orientation for international students that takes place about a week before the orientation for the general student body. I’ve heard it is a lot of fun and is a good way for the internationals to become comfortable/familiar with Lafayette. That being said, I would advise you to book a ticket to arrive at Lafayette a good 10 days before new student orientation day.</p>
<p>Taylor</p>
<p>@smile723</p>
<p>Welcome to Lafayette and to Lafayette ISA.</p>
<p>You will be notified of when the orientation for international students will be (via Janine Block, our International Student Adviser). Normally, ISA orientation starts 3 days before the general student orientation. International students should plan to arrive on the day before ISA orientation (i.e. the sunday of the week of orientation). You will be picked up by current international students on the sunday of the week and starting Monday, it’s awesome fun time with the other international students of your class and the international upperclassmen. It’s a lot of fun, trust me. Feel free to PM me if you have any other questions.</p>
<p>Thanks Happy1. I was travelling for sometime so had not seen your reply.</p>
<p>Thanks Taylor appreciate your input.</p>
<p>Quick question. We’re seeing conflicting dates for the latest application. The Common App says Jan 15th. The Lafayette Request info website and collegeboard say Jan 1st. Any idea which it is?</p>
<p>Middle son just had Lafayette come on his radar after Christmas and is interested in the school (Neuroscience major), but the only date we could come visit when they are giving tours would be Jan 2nd. With a $65 app fee, I don’t particularly feel like sending out a last minute app to a place he’s only seen via their website. Ideally we’d also like to attend an info session, but they only offer those on the 16th - too late for either date.</p>
<p>So, I’m now mulling whether I should just tell him to choose among colleges he’s already applied to (once final acceptances are in) or whether to try a last minute visit/app.</p>
<p>Thoughts?</p>
<p>Things he liked about Lafayette were the major (Neuroscience) and the close student/prof connections (small classes) along with research options - highly thinking of Pre-Med. It’s also the closest school to our house that he’ll have applied to (about 2 1/2 hours). He’s not interested in Greek life (or not right now anyway).</p>
<p>He’s out with friends right now and I’m doing research thinking of a visit - and found the conflicting dates - hence the question.</p>
<p>I also noticed Lafayette’s 2015 class profile only had 3 homeschoolers and 2014 had none, yet their website claims they are homeschool friendly. He’s been homeschooled since 7th grade (has 34 ACT, 5 on AP Stats, and 3 college level CC class As to substantiate homeschool GPA). Their lack of actual enrolled homeschoolers also makes me wonder, but we’ve yet to have any issues with other schools he’s applied to, so…</p>
<p>Again, I’m wondering whether it’s all worth the effort at this late date or not. He does have other options - we’re not late to applications in general - just Lafayette hadn’t crossed his radar (and been noticed) before two days ago.</p>
<p>I’d go with Lafayette’s website over the Common App for deadlines.</p>
<p>Per their admissions deadline page:
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