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MIT Legacy Policies and Guide

The Koppelman Group

Way back in 2012, the admissions office clearly laid out their position on legacy. SAT or ACT scores, too, need to be perfect, or nearly perfect. We are talking about a 1580-1600 SAT or a 35-36 ACT, and only a smidge below that could rule an applicant out for MIT admission. They do not practice legacy admissions.

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Does MIT Do Legacy Admissions?

AdmissionSight

Meanwhile, since the Class of 2012, Yales legacy admissions have generally ranged between 10% and 14%, peaking at 14% for the Class of 2025. Test score ranges (SAT scores of 790-800 in Math and 730-780 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing). Submit either SAT or ACT scores to demonstrate academic readiness. Interview (optional).

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Emory Acceptance Rate: How to Get into Emory

Top Tier Admissions

colleges, Emory University in Atlanta experienced a surge in interest in the past few test-optional admissions cycles, receiving 33,534 applications for the Class of 2027 and 33,517 applications for the Class of 2026 , compared to 17,489 applications in 2012. Like most selective U.S. Maintain a strong GPA of at least 3.8 unweighted.

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Dartmouth Legacy Strategy

The Koppelman Group

The last time Dartmouth hinted at a legacy admission rate was in 2012. Back in 2012, the acceptance rate was about 13% meaning the legacy acceptance rate was about 26%. This means even in 2012, the majority of legacy students didn't get in. This means even in 2012, the majority of legacy students didn't get in.

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The Perfect College Essay: Get Them Hooked

Great College Advice

A few years ago, Stanford University published sample first lines of college essays of admitted students for the Class of 2012. On a hot Hollywood evening, I sat on a bike, sweltering in a winter coat and furry boots. These are great examples of unique and captivating ways to begin an essay.

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How to Get Into Duke: Essays and Strategies That Worked

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Beyond simply soaking up the beauty of Duke’s campus and taking advantage of its flora and fauna, popular student activities include a cappella, musical theater troupes like Hoof N’ Horn (the second oldest in the country), and the mock trial team, which won a national championship in 2012. And what sorts of opportunities await Duke graduates?

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Elite Education Group and Minerva Project Partner to Transform Education and Revolutionize High School for the Future

Elite Open School

Founded by Ben Nelson in 2012, Minerva's mission is to nurture critical wisdom for the sake of the world. Building upon the best traditions of liberal arts and sciences education, Minerva is committed to preparing global leaders and innovators for the complexities of the twenty-first century.