Bennington College will launch a 'late-decision' admission plan, allowing applicants to apply by April 8 and receive decisions by April 17. This initiative has sparked discussions about the necessity of more application plans in light of existing options, including early action and rolling admission. The plan reserves 15 spots in the freshman class, catering to students looking for last-minute options and those rethinking their choices due to evolving societal conditions. Critics question whether this is a genuine need or a marketing strategy.
Does college admission need another application plan? We already have early decision and early decision 2, both binding, and early action and restricted early action, not binding.
The Bennington announcement raises some interesting questions. What's the genesis of late decision? How do the 15 reserved late-decision slots impact decisions for applicants in regular decision or off the wait list?
Bennington provides two justifications for the new plan. It references calls from college counselors it receives 'every spring' inquiring about the possibility of a late application for students not satisfied with their options.
There have always been students who get to the end of the process and aren't satisfied with their choices.
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