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Probably the most prestigious are Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Stanford, but I can’t say these are the best for you. These are all, by the way, restricted EA, which means you can apply to only one of them in the EA round.</p>
<p>Notre Dame has non-binding EA, however, they STRONGLY suggest not applying EA unless you are “perfect”–4.0, top test scores, strong national recognition, etc. It’s one of the few schools that has a lower EA rate vs RD rate.</p>
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<p>I’m more interested in non binding EA schools because 1) I don’t have a top choice, and 2) the schools you mentioned are super reaches for any unhooked candidate.</p>
<p>Here are some stats for those interested in helping me on my quest to find some EA and rolling admission schools. :D</p>
<p>The HS I go to is ranked top 100 in that report (US News Report?). </p>
<p>GPA: 3.75 ish (3.94 in junior year though).
SAT: 2310
Taken 4 AP’s (Biology, Calculus are the biggies), got 5’s on all.</p>
<p>I’m not an NMSF though.</p>
<p>russgenious-one thing to keep in mind is that these top schools are looking for qualities outside of grades and test scores. All of their applicants have stats like you do, what sets you apart to get you noticed. That is what you want to focus on. Most often it’s the quality of your essay that gets you into the good pile. Also, what EC’s do you have? Do you have a hook like being a black male? In short, it’s your entire package that gets you in or out–but with acceptance rates in the 8% range, that doesn’t always help either. By all means apply to a school like those mentioned, just be realistic about your chances.</p>
<p>russgenious, I think we have a terminology hang-up. EA by definition is non-binding (or else it would be ED). Do you mean unrestricted EA?</p>
<p>Welcome carimama.</p>
<p>Like others have said upthread, your D’s list is VERY top heavy and lacking in match and realistic reach schools, and needs to be re-thought from top to bottom. Because of the relatively low CR score, most of the schools on the list are super high reaches. It’s fine to apply to 1-3 super high reaches, but doesn’t make a lot of sense to apply to 7-8 of them (e.g. everything on the list but GA Tech, Iowa State and U. Florida)</p>
<p>I suggest that you start a new thread on the Parents Forum and ask for school suggestions. You should be able to get a lot of suggestions for good match and realistic reach schools. Give your D’s stats, and also be sure to mention your financial needs, i.e. will qualify for need-based financial aid or looking for merit aid, etc.</p>
<p>One suggestion - U. Alabama has good OOS merit and a strong engineering program.</p>
<p>Some high-ranking schools that offer EA: U. Chicago, Notre Dame, Georgetown, U. Michigan</p>
<p>With rolling admissions: U. Pittsburgh</p>
<p>carimama: because I didn’t want to spread misinformation, I asked the knowledgeable engineering parents over on the UA forum about the specifics of the scholarships for engineering students. Here’s the correct info: </p>
<p>“College of Engineering Scholarships 2013-2014
Out-of-State
Students who have a 27-29 ACT or 1210-1320 SAT (math and verbal scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive $1,500 per year for four years.
Students who have a 30-31 ACT or 1330-1390 SAT (math and verbal scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive a tuition supplement to bring their University-level scholarship offer up to the value of tuition. In addition, they will receive $2,500 per year for four years.
Students who have a 32-36 ACT or 1400-1600 SAT (math and verbal scores only) and at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA will receive $2,500 per year for four years.
Students must maintain enrollment in a College of Engineering degree program to receive any College of Engineering scholarship.”</p>
<p>so since your D’s stats already qualify her for the 2/3 tuition scholarship, the engineering piece would add a tuition supplement so that the full value of tuition is covered. Plus an additional $2500/year.</p>
<p>Happy Wine Wednesday to all!!!</p>
<p>Welcome to all newbies…great group who you can laugh, cry and drink with daily if needed ;)</p>
<p>Jr started his Fall track training yesterday. But before he could get the onto the track he had a quick phone call with the recruiting coach of his #1 
I have 2 positive thoughts on this:</p>
<h1>1…the Coach took his call</h1>
<h1>2…the Coach wanted to make sure that he had started his app and Essay(s).</h1>
<p>This particular Coach has shown some good love for just about a year now and has told Jr that if he didn’t want him, he would have told him. No OV as most likely Jr would be a preferred walk-on…but for this school WE WILL TAKE IT!!! Any magic the Coach can do with admissions is worth it’s weight in gold. </p>
<p>So far classes are good for both kids…but then again, it’s only the first week ;)</p>
<p>Steve. You will literally drive through Dickinson lol. Great school btw but small Wonderful people:)</p>
<p>Rob. Thanks for the link
Any thoughts on the ACT English and Math sub scores and their importance verses the composite?</p>
<p>Does anyone know whether colleges will notify students of acceptance/rejection prior to April 1? My DT2 is applying to a number of schools in the east. We will be out east for a competition next March 26-April 1. I’m wondering if it would be worth going out a few days early (our spring break runs March 22 - 31), or staying a few days beyond, to revisit schools, and it would depend on whether we’ve heard anything from them yet.</p>
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<p>What’s OV?</p>
<p>Note: Posted by someone (me) who was the worst player on his HS football team.</p>
<p>Ama–small is good!!</p>
<p>bovertine–OV is an Official Visit for recruited athletes vs an unofficial visit–difference is who pays for the transportation-OV=college, UOV=parents :D.</p>
<p>Mum–last year people reported being able to long on to websites the last day of March, so yes, early, no, not that early :D. Personally, if I were going to be in the area already, I would extend the stay to visit campuses again.</p>
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Yes, many do. You might find more details on your schools’ websites, although often times they express notification dates in terms of latest possible (“notified by…”). They often beat those dates for many individual students. Generally speaking the lottery schools seem to take longer and push to the April 1 limit.</p>
<p>Thanks SteveMA 
And frankly…Jr has been to the campus so many times for UOV’s that he really doesn’t NEED an OV! Just happy he is still on the radar ;)</p>
<p>AMA: you’re welcome If only I could parse out the importance of ACT subscores vs. the composite…it would settle my own worries. D scored 36’s on her E & R but can’t seem to crack 30 on the math (but she’s taking practice tests in prep for September.) I think it’s a fairly accurate picture of her academic talents, but in the rarefied air of CC & her two top schools, I think it may bite her in the tush. Which will be fine in the end of course. And she knows 'cause her mama is nothing if not inappropriately blunt at times. </p>
<p>Mum: I had a similar question as D’s Spring Break is the last week of March. I went back & visited all the CC forums for the schools on her list to see when decisions were accepted in Spring 2012 and noted them on the dreaded spreadsheet. She has three schools that won’t let her know until “late March/early April” but by looking at last years dates I see she should know by about 3/9, 3/23 & 3/29.</p>
<p>Take a look at the threads for individual schools on CC for when acceptances roll out. You can look at last year’s acceptances and figure out about when this year’s will come out. When D was applying (three years ago) I think she received all acceptances/rejections by mid to late March.</p>
<p>Cross posted w RobD</p>
<p>Oh…to have just ONE rolling admissions school on the list…sigh…</p>
<p>Great idea, RobD and megpmom! I will do some hunting.</p>
<p>MDMom1314-find a free one that accepts test scores on transcripts and make him apply to that school, just to have the 'yes" in the mail :D.</p>