The Immediate Decision Plan (IDP) is recommended for the accomplished student for whom Bard is a top choice.
The Immediate Decision Plan (IDP) is designed to help students develop a more informed opinion of the College and to accelerate the admission process during a daylong session. Students applying through IDP participate in a seminar-style workshop followed by an interview with a member of the Admission Committee; parents/families can participate in a Q&A session with a senior administrator. This early application process can be binding or non-binding. On the Common Application, if you choose Early Action II - Immediate Decision, the decision will be non-binding and you have until May 1 to let us know your decision. If you choose Early Decision II - Immediate Decision, the decision will be binding, which means that we expect you to enroll if admitted to Bard within one month of receiving our offer of admission and financial aid package if applicable. Regardless of your choice, you’ll receive our decision the next business day after your IDP appointment. If you apply Early Decision II - Immediate Decision, you cannot apply Early Decision to another institution. Please complete the Early Decision Agreement Form, available on the Common Application website. There are two steps to this process:
1. Register for an IDP date in September or October
2. Submit the Common App indicating IDP by November 1
2022 IDP dates, registration form, and readings to be posted by mid-September.