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I got in because I was an athlete. Basically, if you've got decent grades, and play are good at a sport, you're set.
Unknown
Both of my parents went so I was considered a Double Del which gave me the same consideration as an "in-state" student. Just don't go here, it isn't worth it. It isn't safe despite what Admissions will tell you.
Accounting
When trying to get into a school you have to remember that schools are looking for someone who is well-rounded. Get out and get involved. Don't slack off in your senior year of High School, it will come back to haunt you even if you do get into a college/university.
Accounting
I took the Princeton Review and gained 200pts on my SATs. Otherwise, just general extracurriculars are always good.
Biology
Stay the weekend in the dorms! There's absolutely no better way to really find out what student life is actually like than being there yourself. If you don't know anyone at the school, contacting the Dean's office might be a good start--they may be able to set you up with someone for a weekend.
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I had a stellar high school background (4.00, mediocre SATs:(, excellent recs, interesting heritage) so I didn't have to do much to convince them to admit me to my very competitive major and the honors program. I made sure to get my stuff in on time, in good condition, visited to make sure they arrived...
However, it's getting mega competitive - don't expect to get in with a GPA < 3.5 and/or SATs above 1200 unless you're a superstar athlete, a Delaware legacy (parents/siblings UD grads), a minority or are from a family who's donated a lot of money to the university. If so, make sure and say so somehow.
I work in admissions so here's the tips I've picked up...
* Regardless of whether you think you'll get in, to maximise your chances - get the stuff in on time, and check that its arrived a week or so after you send it (a phone call is all that's necessary).
* Write to the director of admissions - he likes that, praising the university, the tour guides (if appropriate), the admissions officers you have talked to (if appropriate). Emphasize why you want to come here.
* If denied, make sure to appeal!
* Extra statements sent in are always read, especially if you make sure to send it before your file becomes complete/before the deadline....so if you need to explain a bad grade or 2, then this can help majorly. It's best to send as much stuff together as you can.
* Also if you appeal, make your letter impressive
* Try not to appear snooty in your essay - sometimes personality gets in the way of a borderline decision (unfortunately).
* If an admissions counselor visits your school, be sure to act maturely - I've seen a few people denied because of that (the comments said that academically they were OK but because they were obnoxious we don't want them). They remember things like that very well.
* Reccomendations can be super important. Try to get your teachers to give it to you so you can see it. If it's not stunning, not necessarily bad, but if it sounds like little effort was made or is very short (like 1 paragraph), then try to get another better one. Or even don't bother sending it. Make sure you talk with your recommender, tell them why you want to come to Delaware, what you would add, and remind them of your accomplishments if its been a while since they've had you.
* You can send more than 1 rec, but don't overdo it!
* Feel free to send additional stuff (like music CDs, artwork, newspaper articles about you, URLs for any websites you've built) - but it won't be returned, so consider carefully!
* If you've contacted anyone (professors/departments...) then say somehow. Admissions counselors think this means commitment.
* Oh yes, applying on the web is a bonus too! I think the URL is www.udel.edu/applyonline
PS My pet peeve is getting your 'major' code wrong. PLEASE look it up on the table on the application. It looks REALLY bad if what you write isn't on the list! I then I have to write over it in red before we enter the application in our computer system.
Business - Management and Administration
I transferred from another school. It's getting harder to get into. Get good grades!!! and do well on your SAT. It may not seem as important anymore but they seem to boast about the average GPA and SAT score of the incoming freshmen every year.
Business - Management and Administration
Applied and got right into my major...not that hard.
Business - Management and Administration
I had a 2.9999 GPA and an 1110 SAT score and i got into this school last year. I didnt have any extracurricular activities either. I just wrote a long essay saying how much i wanted to go to the school.If u really want to come to the school make sure u let them know that.Visit the campus mention names of professors and if an admissions officer comes to your school talk with the person and let them get to know u. I also mentioned my job that i had and got a great letter of recommendation from my employer. The admissions standards arnt really as high as they say alot of people i know that go here had similiar grades and SAT's too me. Grades and SAT's arnt everything, i had some of the lowest SAT's and highschool GPA but first semester at Delaware i was in the top 20 percent of my class. People with 4.0's and 1300's do fail out, my first semester roomate haha.
Business - Management and Administration
I paid the tution bill on time
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