Sh*t Your Teenagers Won’t Tell You Early Decisions Just Came Out, What Now?
It’s nearing the time when students start to hear back from early decision (ED) and early action (EA) schools. In this timely episode, we’re covering the ins and outs of the ED/EA admissions process from the expected timeline for hearing back from schools to the appropriate actions for each potential outcome. We delve into the pros of early action schools and the cons of the third less common early admission option: restrictive/single choice early action. You’ll discover all the potential outcomes and what to do (and not to do) in the case of each outcome. If your child is a senior in the early decision/ early action process, you’ve come to the right place. Tune in for advice and action items you can put in place to keep calm in this stressful time.
Key Points From This Episode:
- [0:00:44] Today’s topic: hearing back from early decision (ED) and early action (EA) schools.
- [0:01:40] The expected timeline for hearing back from schools.
- [0:02:43] A breakdown of ED and EA admission options.
- [0:04:16] A third less common early admission option: restrictive/single choice early action.
- [0:05:06] The pros of early action schools.
- [0:06:00] Examples of early application outcomes.
- [0:08:29] How to prepare for a denied admission and what to do if denied.
- [0:12:20] What application deferrals are and the various kinds to expect.
- [0:14:23] An example of a courtesy deferral.
- [0:15:42] Insight into enrollment management.
- [0:17:06] Our take on the standard practice of writing a Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI) post-deferral.
- [0:19:44] The role of the admission counselor at this time of year.
- [0:21:12] Things to do once you have an outcome.
- [0:24:21] The students’ and parents’ respective roles in the application and admissions process.
- [0:27:54] Appropriate parent behavior when children are accepted or denied.
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