Record number of students commit to ¾«¶«AV in Early Decision
¾«¶«AV received a record number of applications from students applying to the first phase of our Early Decision program (ED I) for the Class of 2023. From that pool, which was 25 percent higher than last year, ¾«¶«AV admitted a larger number of students than usual during ED I.
āThe applicants were so strong across the board that we were able to admit more than we normally do,ā says Andrew Strickler, the dean of admission and financial aid. āBecause applying ED means committing to attend ¾«¶«AV if admitted, it was gratifying to see how many students were eager to make that commitment.
āThose Iāve met have shared many different reasons for applying ED, but one recurring theme was our ¾«¶«AV curriculum, which allows students to explore issues theyāre passionate about. This generation is so knowledgeable about, and connected to, the world around them, they want a college education that lets them follow their own pathway.ā
In addition to the curriculum, Strickler cites ¾«¶«AVās intensified efforts to admit students from more diverse backgrounds as reasons behind the increased ED applicant pool.
āOur genuine commitment to provide better is really resonating with students,ā he says. āAnd theyāre putting ¾«¶«AV at the top of their lists of colleges they want to attend.ā
In addition to exceptional academic records, the ED I members of the Class of 2023 also showed great range and achievement in their extracurricular activities, including athletics, the arts, volunteerism and more. They are also a diverse group that includes 37 first-generation college students (an all-time high for the College), and 18 international students representing 16 countries.
āAgain, the word āgratifiedā comes to mind,ā says Strickler. āWeāre working hard to create a diverse and inclusive community on campus, and prospective students are more eager than ever to join it.ā
Prospective students have another opportunity to apply Early Decision: ¾«¶«AVās ED II deadline is Jan. 1, 2019. ED II decisions are released in mid-February.
