The Immediate Decision Plan Early Decision is intended for students who are seeking a hands-on approach to their application process. During this admission experience, IDP participants engage in an immersive student experience where they participate in a class led by a Bard professor and have a conversation with an admission representative. This allows students to expand upon their application and learn more about what it is like to study at Bard. Through this process, students receive an admission decision by the evening of the following business day.
Immediate Decision Plan Process
Candidates participate in a workshop conducted by a Bard faculty member and then interview with an admission counselor. The Admission Committee will release decisions the following business-day evening.
1. Pick an IDP date that works for you. There are a few dates to choose from including on campus and virtual options.
2. Complete the Immediate Decision Plan Registration form. After you submit your registration, you will receive an email confirming your date, as well as a link should you need to edit your registration. If you find it necessary to change or cancel your registration date, you can do so in the registration confirmation email you received from us, or notify the Admission Office as soon as possible at 845-758-7472 or [email protected].
3.After you have registered for an IDP date, submit your complete application using the Common Application or Coalition with Scoir. Please select "Early Action" or "Early Decision I" for your preferred admission plan on your application. Your complete application must be submitted to the Admission Office by November 1. You must complete all applicable financial aid forms by the date of your interview. Click here for information about required materials.
4.Get ready for your IDP date! If you are coming to us in person, whether near or far, there is so much to enjoy around Bard! Here is a page that describes some ways to get to Bard by plane, train, or automobile. If you selected a virtual IDP date, an admission counselor will email you with a link to your online interview at least 48 hours before your IDP date. See you soon!
NOTE: The College requires early commitment from accepted Early Decision I participants. If you are offered admission through Early Decision I, you must accept our offer of admission and make your deposit within a month after receipt of our offer and financial aid package if applicable. If you are offered admission through Early Action, you have until the standard candidate's reply date, May 1, to inform the College of your enrollment decision. If you apply Early Decision I, you can not apply Early Decision I to another institution.
2. Complete the Immediate Decision Plan Registration form. After you submit your registration, you will receive an email confirming your date, as well as a link should you need to edit your registration. If you find it necessary to change or cancel your registration date, you can do so in the registration confirmation email you received from us, or notify the Admission Office as soon as possible at 845-758-7472 or [email protected].
3.After you have registered for an IDP date, submit your complete application using the Common Application or Coalition with Scoir. Please select "Early Action" or "Early Decision I" for your preferred admission plan on your application. Your complete application must be submitted to the Admission Office by November 1. You must complete all applicable financial aid forms by the date of your interview. Click here for information about required materials.
4.Get ready for your IDP date! If you are coming to us in person, whether near or far, there is so much to enjoy around Bard! Here is a page that describes some ways to get to Bard by plane, train, or automobile. If you selected a virtual IDP date, an admission counselor will email you with a link to your online interview at least 48 hours before your IDP date. See you soon!
NOTE: The College requires early commitment from accepted Early Decision I participants. If you are offered admission through Early Decision I, you must accept our offer of admission and make your deposit within a month after receipt of our offer and financial aid package if applicable. If you are offered admission through Early Action, you have until the standard candidate's reply date, May 1, to inform the College of your enrollment decision. If you apply Early Decision I, you can not apply Early Decision I to another institution.