Who else is applying ED 1???

friendlystag
Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:58:29 +0000

I’d like to echo some of Papa Chicken’s points. The atmosphere on campus is electric these days, and barely any of the students think about the SAT scandal. From the amount of kids continuing to “prospie” on campus as well as the tons of people always on tours here, it seems that CMC’s popularity increases year by year.

Last year, even with the SAT scandal, our acceptance rate overall was 12.4%. There doesn’t appear to be fallout regarding student interest in CMC. So why has the ED acceptance rate risen, despite an increase in applications?

I believe that a greater number of very qualified students become interested in CMC as its popularity and prominence increases. These students, knowing that CMC is the place they want to be, apply early decision. Since they are qualified and identify strongly with the school, CMC is more likely to identify with them and to see them as strong fits. Thus, the ED acceptance rate rises as the school’s popularity does. I believe what we have seen this year is an increase in very qualified applicants and a concurrent increase in CMC’s desire to add these kids to the incoming class (also, don’t neglect the fact that a decent number of CMC ED applicants are athletes).

As illuminescent has stated, because 41.33% of the class has already been accepted early decision (ED I, we also have ED II…), the RD admissions this year will definitely be competitive if we see an increase in RD applicants similar to the increase in ED applicants. Don’t let this stop you prospective RD students from applying though, as I personally feel that if you represent an ideal CMCer, you’ll have a great chance at getting in.

Just my two cents, take it as you wish. Good luck to all still waiting to hear back!