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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.
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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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.
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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2012: The Center for the Study of Cannabis is founded at UC Berkeley, becoming the nation’s first research facility devoted exclusively to cannabis studies. Standardized tests: Candidates must take the SAT or ACT exam, with the writing portion being an optional extra.
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He scored an impressive 1590 out of 1600 on his SATs and was on track for a promising future. Hes now one of the richest men in the world and enjoys his life on Lanai, the Hawaiian island he purchased in 2012. However, Gates had other plans, and he dropped out of Harvard in his junior year to co-found Microsoft with Paul Allen.
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