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If you have examined your college choices carefully and have decided
that Stevens is your first choice university, then we offer two
Early Decision plans for you to apply by November 15 (Early Decision I) or January
15 (Early Decision II) of your senior year.
If accepted, you will have successfully resolved your college
plans by January 1 or February 15; if deferred, you will have effectively
communicated your first-choice interest to the Admissions Committee
as they are re-evaluated through the regular decision process.
Because the Early Decision plan is a binding agreement, we encourage
you to discuss your plans with your parents and guidance counselor
before making a final decision to ensure that Stevens is your first
choice. You should also be sure that you will not need to consider
financial aid packages from other institutions, as Stevens requires
that you withdraw applications from all other universities.
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Early Decision Quick Facts
Thirty-five percent of students admitted for Fall 2007 were Early Decision I or II applicants.
The acceptance rate for Early Decision candidates is 74 percent, significantly higher than the acceptance rate of regular decision candidates, which is below 50 percent .
Early Decision allows you to finish your college search earlier, giving you peace of mind as you prepare for college and enjoy the remainder of your senior year.
Early Decision students form the core of our freshman class: committed scholars dedicated to improving the way we live through innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Submit your application by November 15 for Early Decision I and by January
15 for Early Decision II. Candidates should check the box on page one of
the application indicating that they are applying for Early Decision
I or II and submit the signed Early Decision
Agreement Form (PDF, 33KB) with the application. It is imperative that you
submit all transcripts and official scores by this date, as well
as complete your admissions interview.
Supporting documents and requirements, such as transcripts, personal statement, recommendations, and the admissions interview, must also be received or completed by December 4, 2007 for Early Decision I and February 1, 2008 for Early Decision II.
Learn more about Early Decision II at the Stevens Admissions Blog.
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Early Decision I
Candidates who are applicants for financial
aid should complete the Financial
Aid Application for Early Decision Applicants (PDF, 64KB) by December 4, 2007 (for Early Decision I ) to receive an estimate of your financial aid package.
Early Decision
II
If you would like to be considered for financial aid as a part of the application, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by January 22, 2008 in order to receive a financial aid package with, or shortly following, our February 15 notification. Instructions are outlined below:
- In order to receive your aid package in time for you to notify us of your intention to attend Stevens, you must fill out the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov by January 22, 2008. Due to time constraints, we do not recommend filing the FAFSA paper application for Early Decision II applicants. Filing by paper will add at least two weeks to processing time, thus resulting in missing our notification date.
- The information you provide on the FAFSA can be estimated and updated as more current figures become available.
- To indicate Stevens on your application, use the six-digit code: 002639. This application is required for consideration of any federal or state financial aid, including grants, loans and work-study.
- Save a copy for your records.
All accepted students who submit their data by the aforementioned deadline will receive a Financial Aid package with, or shortly following, their acceptance notification. Any students who are eligible for merit scholarships will also be notified in that time frame.
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Early Decision I (November 15 application deadline) applicants will be notified of
the decision by December 15.
Early Decision II (January 15 application deadline) applicants will be notified of the
decision by February 15.
If you are accepted under the Early Decision Plan, you will
also receive an estimated financial aid package which may include merit- and need-based awards.
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Upon your acceptance and review of your financial aid package, a $300 deposit is due to Stevens
by January 5, 2008 for Early Decision I, and March 5, 2008 for Early
Decision II. Deposits are payable by mail (check or money order), telephone (Visa, MasterCard, and American Express), or in person (cash, check, money order, or credit card).
Note: While early decision candidates may initiate applications
to other colleges, if you are accepted under one of the early decision
plans and commit to Stevens, then you must immediately withdraw
all other applications and submit no new applications.
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If you apply through the Early Decision Plan and we are not able
to accept you at that time, you may be deferred for reconsideration
in the spring and notified of their final decision in late March
or early April. The Admissions Committee defers students in order
to have the benefit of additional senior grades and/or test scores
that may not be available at the time of early decision or to see
how they compare competitively to the entire regular decision applicant
pool. In some cases, it is apparent to the Admissions Committee
that an early decision candidate will clearly not be competitive
for admission and that it is in the student's best interest to know
this sooner rather than later. In this situation, the Admissions
Committee denies the applicant at the time of early decision notification,
thus enabling the student to focus on alternative plans.
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Additional questions? Contact the Admissions Office:
(800) 458-5323; (201) 216-5194; or admissions@stevens.edu.
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