The Immediate Decision Plan Early Decision II (IDP ED II) is intended for students who are seeking a hands-on approach to their application process. During this admission experience, IDP ED II 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.
2025 IDP ED II Schedule
Saturday, January 25, 2025. Virtual session times are all in ET.
Virtual IDP ED II (Eastern Time)
| Time (Eastern Time) | Session |
| 11:00 am - 11:15 am ET | Welcome Opening remarks by the Director of Admission, George Hamel ’08. |
| 11:15 am – 12:00 pm ET | Immersive Student Experience During this student-only session, students will break out into their assigned classes. This is an opportunity to experience what it's like to be in a real Bard class! This class is intended to give IDP students a glimpse into their future at Bard and is not graded. Students will receive their classroom link at least 24 hours before Saturday, January 25th. |
| Parent/Guardian Q&A While students are participating in classes, there is a Q&A with the President of the College for those who accompanied students to IDP. Parents will receive the zoom link at least 24 hours before the event. | |
| 12:30 pm – 3:00pm ET | Conversation with Admission Representative This conversation is a great opportunity for IDP participants to speak with an Admission representative about their application and life at Bard. Students will receive their interview time and Zoom link at least 24 hours before Saturday, January 25. Each conversation is about 20 to 30 minutes long. |
IDP ED II Registration
Student Registration
All students participating in IDP ED II must register for this event in addition to submitting their application through Common Application or Scoir.
Registration now closed
Family Q&A Registration
This registration is for the Family Q&A with Bard College President, Leon Botstein. Registration for this event is separate from the student event portion and does not guarantee a spot for your student. If your student is interested in participating in IDP ED II, they must register at the link above.
All students participating in IDP ED II must register for this event in addition to submitting their application through Common Application or Scoir.
Registration now closed
Family Q&A Registration
This registration is for the Family Q&A with Bard College President, Leon Botstein. Registration for this event is separate from the student event portion and does not guarantee a spot for your student. If your student is interested in participating in IDP ED II, they must register at the link above.
Immediate Decision Plan Process Early Decision II
In this binding process, candidates participate in a workshop conducted by a Bard faculty member and then have a conversation with an admission representative. The Admission Committee will release decisions the following business-day evening.
1. Complete the Immediate Decision Plan Early Decision II Registration form. After you submit your registration, you will receive an email confirming your date. If you find it necessary to cancel your registration date, you can do so by emailing Savannah at [email protected] or Mary at [email protected] or by calling us at 845-758-7472.
2. After you have registered for IDP ED II, ensure you have submitted your complete application* using the Common Application or Coalition with Scoir. Please select "Early Decision II" for your preferred admission plan on your application. Your complete application must be submitted to the Admission Office by January 15. You must complete all applicable financial aid forms by the date of your interview. Click here for information about required materials.
3. Get ready for your IDP ED II session! An admission representative will email you with a link to your online interview at least 24 hours before your IDP date. See you soon!
*If you'd like to participate in IDP ED II and have already submitted a Regular Decision application, please contact Mary Ramsey at [email protected] to have your admission plan changed. Please be aware that Early Decision II is a binding admission plan, meaning that if you are admitted to the College, you will need to make your decision within a month of your offer(s) of admission and financial aid (if applicable).
NOTE: The College requires early commitment from accepted Early Decision II participants. If you are offered admission through Early Decision II, 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 apply Early Decision II, you can not apply Early Decision II to another institution.
2. After you have registered for IDP ED II, ensure you have submitted your complete application* using the Common Application or Coalition with Scoir. Please select "Early Decision II" for your preferred admission plan on your application. Your complete application must be submitted to the Admission Office by January 15. You must complete all applicable financial aid forms by the date of your interview. Click here for information about required materials.
3. Get ready for your IDP ED II session! An admission representative will email you with a link to your online interview at least 24 hours before your IDP date. See you soon!
*If you'd like to participate in IDP ED II and have already submitted a Regular Decision application, please contact Mary Ramsey at [email protected] to have your admission plan changed. Please be aware that Early Decision II is a binding admission plan, meaning that if you are admitted to the College, you will need to make your decision within a month of your offer(s) of admission and financial aid (if applicable).
NOTE: The College requires early commitment from accepted Early Decision II participants. If you are offered admission through Early Decision II, 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 apply Early Decision II, you can not apply Early Decision II to another institution.
Important Information
All applications for the Immediate Decision Plan ED II are due by January 15. Please be sure to complete all applicable financial aid forms before the date of your interview. If you find it necessary to cancel your registration, you can do so by emailing Savannah at [email protected] or Mary at [email protected] or by calling us at 845-758-7472.
Students and families will use Zoom links provided to access student classes and family Q&A. These Zoom links will be provided at least 24 hours in advance of the student's IDP date.
Students and families will use Zoom links provided to access student classes and family Q&A. These Zoom links will be provided at least 24 hours in advance of the student's IDP date.