<p>That’s the crazy part, what happened between then and now? I can’t imagine having homework nearly as easy as it used to be. </p>
<p>And see that’s the downside of block scheduling, I can only take 4 APs max. in a year. But usually it conflicts with another class so a student can take 3 tops in most cases. And we get a really heavy course load here, but it’s manageable.</p>
<p>Oh really?? That’s great(: and I like time consuming, I mean you’ve seen the Linderman library, I definitely don’t mind spending time there!</p>
<p>Yeah the Linderman Library is outrageous! I showed my cousin a picture I took after visiting and didn’t understand why he wasn’t equally amazed… Then I remembered he’s 8… But still! </p>
<p>My school allows up to 6 APs a year (because that plus gym and lunch is a full day) but there’s only a total of 12 APs here, so most people aren’t even interested in more than 6 anyway! </p>
<p>As much I want to procrastinate and do exactly what I did yesterday by postponing homework indefinitely to stay on CC, I have to read some of the New Testament for my English class which will take easily 2.5 hours so I’m off for the night!</p>
<p>Since you mentioned it before, how much harder is it to get in the engineering school than the liberal arts? Id imagine the math sat would be a bit higher but that is accounted for in the stats lehigh puts out correct? Also, do you guys think taking calc H instead of ap calc this year will hurt me badly applying to engineering? Im taking ap bio ap physics and ap macro so yea…</p>
<p>Garciac, don’t worry! Your academic rigor is great! And I do think that the average SAT scores accounts for the engineering school. Maybe their average is 20-30 points higher on each section? Again, this is just a thought…</p>
<p>Happybirthday22, I’ve been told we won’t find out until next week by my adcom and by other people who’ve asked their adcoms, too. I’ve heard early and late next week, though. I’m going to go out on a limb and say by wednesday we should either have found out or the letters should at least be in the mail!</p>
<p>According to a long-time contact in Admissions this is the strongest and largest group of candidates in years. Females going into Engineeering have an edge. It has always been difficult to figure out what Admissions is looking for in a candidate. It is definitely not the one with the highest test scores… unless you’re going ED. It doesn’t matter how many others from your H.S. will apply RD if you are ED1. Once again, Lehigh wants INTEREST in them!!! If you’re ever asked on an interview what other schools you plan on applying to never answer with a list of higher ranking institutions as they will know they are not 1st on your list. If asked why if you love Lehigh so much why you just didn’t apply ED1 just say your grandparent will be paying part of your tuition and just wants to see what schools all your hard studying could get you into. This lets them know Lehigh is still your top choice and it’s the perfect reason you didn’t apply ED. In the last 3 years Lehigh has become a very “hot” school in the NorthEast even though Playboy naming them one of the top private party schools in the country a few years earlier was looked down upon by the Administration…they didn’t like the publicity. The national spotlight of the Lehigh-Duke basketball game last March put Lehigh back on the map. This week will seem like an eternity but will be over before you know it. If accepted, do send your deposit in asap as this usually secures you the best dorms. Tick-Tock…</p>
<p>Thanks for this info - it is very informative. We are anxiously waiting for the decision as is everyone else. My son is a double legacy - dad and uncle- both underg. and grad. - hopefully that will help…good scores, great GPA and lots of meaningful EC’s… very nervous…but in the end if it was not meant to be, there will be disappointment but he will have to move on to the 2nd choice school. Being on CC has helped a lot…reading all the posts. Good luck to everyone and I hope we all get good news next week.</p>
<p>WaitingDad, you always have the best posts haha! I’m glad that the ED pool was a strong group because I want Lehigh to get the recognition it deserves… But at the same time I want to be accepted! </p>
<p>When you say “It is definitely not the one with the highest test scores… unless you’re going ED1,” are you saying that ED1 is based mostly on test scores then?</p>
<p>To be honest the only real choice is Lehigh. But we will see what happens. He could always transfer in at a later time…but hopefully that won’t need to happen. The problem is that Lehigh is a huge part of our lives…and if he does not get in he will be extremely upset.</p>
<p>RKMH23
A Double Legacy with good scores and ED1 is very hard to pass up! Lehigh just loves Legacy in addition to siblings.
Test scores are definitely more important for RD applicants than ED1. A student with 1400/1600 SAT’s has a much greater chance for acceptance than a student with the same scores going RD. It is still all about moving up in the Rankings! Having a high accepted/attending % with exceptional credentials is still their top priority. After that comes having a high retention rate. Not that my 2 kids are not smart but they believe they would never be accepted to Lehigh today with the same credentials they had when they applied in 2005 and 2008. I will be shocked if they reject a ED1 Double Legacy especially if financial aid is small.</p>
<p>I can understand having Lehigh stuff in your room…same here… my kids are huge Lehigh basketball fans, even before the great season last year. My younger son attended the Lehigh camp 2 years ago, I drove 1 hour to drive him there everyday and back to pick him up…spent 4 hours in the car each day so he could go to basketball camp at Lehigh. He is going to attend the baseball camp on Dec. 23rd…he is in 8th grade and he wants to play baseball for Lehigh…not sure he could play basketball but if he could, he would want that as well. We go to every home football game and even some away games. It is a wonderful school with great school spirit. The students are very nice and know how to have fun while keeping up with their studies.</p>
<p>Waiting Dad - At the price of Lehigh, Aid is going to be needed but we would figure something out if it is not offered. I cannot imagine many people who could afford the tuition with no help or scholarships. There are some music scholarships he is eligible for…he wants to be in the Marching 97 as well as some other music groups.</p>
<p>I hope you are right…only time will tell…I keep thinking how I will deal with my son if it does not happen. Trying to find the right words will be difficult. I will stay positive…and try to think of other things…I am addicted to this CC site…love reading what the kids are saying and the answers to the many questions. After reading all of these posts on this site, I am truly confident that our society will be in good hands in the years to come. What a great group of motivated young adults!!!</p>