Decisions, Decisions — Class of 2016 Edition
Admit It! You re-read the Good Things subject line and the cleverly-worded email a few times. And then you let yourself get a little giddy. And then you realized what it all means, you’re in! If you are still questioning what it means, don’t. It means what you think it means. Congratulations and welcome to the Tribe! The thick envelope is on its way so sit back, relax and enjoy. The Class of 2016 promises to be one of the best in the College’s storied history and we hope you decide to become a part of it.
Reading your applications has been an honor. Your collective intelligence, talents, accomplishments and personalities amazed and inspired us. You were selected from the most diverse and competitive applicant pool in W&M’s history. We have had a blast getting to know you; we now invite you to get to know us. Explore the admitted student website linked in your decision email. There you will learn more about the opportunities that await you at W&M and be heartily welcomed by various students, faculty and staff. You can also join the Class of 2016’s Facebook page and view our collection of Griffin Gossip videos made especially for newly admitted students. Read blogs, overhaul your wardrobe with the appropriate amount of green and gold from the W&M Bookstore, review all the news that’s fit to print from what we hope is your future alma mater and learn about what’s to come. We are One Tribe, One Family, and now it’s yours.
We also invite you to visit campus for our Day for Admitted Students on Saturday, April 14. The entire campus community will be on hand to greet you, to answer your questions and to show you why we call this campus our home. We also offer myWM Monday programs on April 9, April 16 and April 23 in case you cannot make it to campus on the 14th. All of these programs are outlined in detail on the admitted student website.
Again, congratulations. You’ve earned this exciting admission and we think you’re a wonderful match for W&M. We invite you to explore our campus to your heart’s desire, and we hope that when May 1 comes around, you see W&M as your home for the next four years. Until then, welcome, congratulations, Go Tribe!
Wendy Livingston ’03, M.Ed. ‘09
Senior Assistant Dean of Admission
Comments are closed on posts older than one year, but we still want to hear from you. If you have a comment or question for us, please email admission@wm.edu.
Got in! I’m so excited!!!!
Got in! I’m so excited!!
Congrats Ben. Welcome to the Tribe!
My son got in !! He’s off to Facebook to tell friends, but I wanted others to know that the servers are slowly getting the word out to applicants. Good Luck.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU A THOUSAND TIMES THANK YOU
So excited! In many ways, this has been the decision I’ve been most anxious to hear about, more so even than the ivy league. I hope to see everyone on April 14th (assuming I can make it!). Good luck to those who haven’t heard yet and I hope to see everyone who this blog applies to soon!
Thought you went to be q. Bet you’re glad you didn’t. Worth waiting up for huh?
ACCEPTED!!!! I am so excited right now! Not sure if I will be able to sleep!
Thank you so much!!! This is such an exciting time!!! Thank you W&M for this opportunity!!!!!!!!!
Congrats everyone! Welcome to the Tribe. A well deserved honor!
I can’t believe it’s been a year since I was posting similar exciting comments to this blog. To everyone who’s been accepted, welcome. This place is incredible!
I have read the email a million times. I still cannot believe it! After the sadness that overtook us after being deferred from Early Decision, getting in now seems like a dream. I just reread my son’s essay. As a hint as to who he is, you will be getting a giant tub of Nutella and Pretzels. He can now add William and Mary to the list of things to remember. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Congrats Super Excited Mom! His essay sounds like a gem and we welcome him to the Tribe!
That truly was a cleverly-worded email. I read it before class today and just kept re-reading it in my head all day. It’s nice to know that the time and effort I’ve put into high school are recognized on a scale larger than my small town. It’s not that I look for public appreciation, but to know that I’m in the top 11% or so is an honor beyond belief. I can’t wait to have my deposit in! Tribe Pride, baby!
So happy to be admitted! 🙂
Accepted!! Had gotten one of the lovely likely postcards and official admittance to one of the best schools in the state feels great!
@Humbeled, @leah, @lexie, congrats and go Tribe!
I am so excited to be apart of the Tribe.