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How the Supreme Court Could Change College Admissions

Discovery College Consulting

Legacy admissions has been controversial from the start: in the 1920s and 1930s, Ivy League schools began giving preference to the children of alumni as a way to limit the enrollment of Jews and immigrants. Last week, the Supreme Court heard opening arguments for two cases about affirmative action in college admissions.

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How to Get Into Stanford: 5 Tips From Admitted Students and Experts

BestColleges

In 2022, the university reported a 3.68% acceptance rate — lower than all the Ivies except for Harvard. How hard is it to get into Stanford? Some could call it a miracle. The Stanford admissions office reads over 55,000 applications every year. Even valedictorians can get lost in the shuffle. How can you stand out? Embrace your quirkiness!

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Early Decision is a Racket

Admissions Madness

The Ivy League, Stanford, Cal Tech, MIT, U Chicago, and their equivalents compete for the same students. Early Decision (ED) differs from Early Action (EA) or Priority deadlines because students may only apply to a single ED school. In contrast, most universities permit students to apply to as many EA options as they wish.

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What Is Rice University Known For?

BestColleges

Rice University has a long reputation as a prestigious institution of higher learning, and it is especially known for its programs in science and engineering. World-class research facilities include the Rice Quantum Institute, the Ken Kennedy Institute for Information Technology, and the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy.

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Extracurricular Activities for College Admissions: The Ultimate Guide (Examples Included)

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Part 1: Introduction The current state of elite college admissions Getting into top colleges is harder today than it’s ever been. However, this trend isn’t limited to just Ivy League acceptance rates or those of other private institutions. It can include arts (e.g., painting), sports (e.g., baseball), clubs (e.g.,