Foliage and applications

November 4th, 2009

Good Morning!

Fall foliage has reached its peak here on campus and I couldn't help but snap a couple of shots on my walk in from the parking lot this morning:

I feel so fortunate to come to work every day at such a beautiful and special place - inside and out!

Although it's hard to believe it's November already, a big reminder of the time of year is that our application shelves are quickly filling up. Ever wonder what happens to your application once it reaches our office? Well, first we open, sort and date stamp all of the mail. Here's a picture of one of our Admission Fellows, Dan, going through some of the mail:

Then we put all of your application components into our computer database, then into a folder, which goes on our "application wall." Once an application is complete, meaning we've received everything required to review and make a decision, the file goes to the admission counselor responsible for that applicant's high school and the reading process begins! After spending 8 weeks traveling all over the country, it is so rewarding to come back to the office and review files of students we have met during our travels.

Two of our application deadlines are rapidly approaching! Our Early Decision I deadline is November 16, 2009. If Bryant is your first choice school and you know unequivocally that you want to be a Bulldog in the fall, then Early Decision is the option for you! It is a binding option, with decision notification by December 16. You will receive an estimated financial aid package (as long as you've completed the FAFSA4caster) and scholarship information. Then your application process is done!

If Bryant is high on your list, but you are not ready to commit to Early Decision, then Early Action might be the best option for you. The deadline is December 1 and you will receive your decision by mid-January. But you have until May 1 to make your final decision. So you get the decision up front, but the extra time to weigh your options and decide.

If you have any questions about Early Action vs. Early Decision, please feel free to email me at bfarias@bryant.edu.

This Red Sox fan just can't let this post go by without throwing in a "Go Phillies!"

That's all from Bryant for now...

Beth