Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 9, 2023

Test-optional colleges” are institutions that don’t penalize applicants for withholding their SAT or ACT scores. Philosophically, test-optional colleges signal to applicants that there are many forms of intelligence, educational access, and achievement. You can also learn more about our 1-on-1 college admissions support here.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Vanderbilt University , located outside Nashville, Tennessee, continues to soar in popularity among college applicants as both a “ New Ivy ” and “ Southern Ivy.” Rising application numbers makes it even more important to respond well to Vandy’s lone required supplemental essay. Vanderbilt admitted a record-low 3.7%

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The latest Columbia acceptance rate is only 3.85%, making it one of the hardest schools to gain admission to. Knowing what the acceptance rates look like can help set realistic expectations and guide you in crafting a stronger, more targeted application. 2024 40,084 6.2% Let’s break it down a bit. acceptance rate. 2026 60,377 3.7%

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 26, 2024

After receiving over 30,000 applications for the Class of 2028, Tulane announced an overall acceptance rate of around 13%. Tulane will be test-optional again for Fall 2025 admission. Tulane’s supplemental essay prompt remains unchanged from the 2023-2024 admissions cycle. admissions essay.

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ACM College Consulting

JULY 3, 2024

I recently had a great discussion about the current state of college admission with test prep expert Laura Heslin Whitmore of Strategic Test Prep. We spoke about all things related to the college application and have some great advice for students and their families. and so much more!

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

PURDUE: SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAYS 2024-2025 Required for all students (250 words or fewer) How will opportunities at Purdue support your interests, both in and out of the classroom? Contact us to discuss our Essay Guidance Program or Personal Boot Camp and improve your odds of admission with expert guidance.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 14, 2024

Navigating the Georgetown application can be a bit tricky, so I’ve broken down Georgetown’s deadlines, the application process, and tips and tricks for submitting a successful app to D.C.’s START NOW NAVIGATING THE GEORGETOWN APPLICATION: PART ONE Georgetown’s application is broken into two steps. Let’s dive in!

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

JULY 18, 2024

It is hard to believe that the 2024-2025 boarding school admissions season is here! It’s important to note that this admissions cycle (2024-2025) will be hypercompetitive (domestic applications are expected to increase). Lowe specializes in providing exclusive concierge-type admissions advisory services for U.S.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

While Stanford remains test-optional for those applying this cycle, applicants to the Class of 2030 will once again be required to submit a standardized test score. Expert advice from Dr. Eliza Fox , TTA Senior Private Counselor and Stanford alum: Many applicants struggle with Stanford’s “note to your future roommate” essay.

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Thus, starting on August 1, 2023, the seven prompt options first-year applicants will have to carefully choose from in order to write one strong essay of up to 650-words will remain as follows: Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In addition to being two of their toughest academic years, your child will be tasked with maximizing their standardized test scores, continuing to pursue high-impact extracurricular activities, securing recommendation letters, and working on their college applications by writing essay upon essay. Rather than include general advice (e.g., “Put

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MARCH 14, 2024

This guide will walk you through the dental school application year, presenting an ideal timeline to complete and submit all of your application materials. This guide will walk you through the dental school application year, presenting an ideal timeline to complete and submit all of your application materials.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

is pretty intimidating, knowing the numbers upfront can actually help you shape a stronger, more targeted application. Let’s do the math: out of 28,232 applications, only 1,284 students made it through. Even with that slight bump, only the most outstanding applications make the cut. 2025 33,240 4% 2024 20,075 7.3%

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iSchoolConnect

AUGUST 29, 2024

Study in Australia: Type of Intakes Australia offers three main intakes for international students in 2024: February, July, and November. To study in Australia each intake has specific application timelines and course availability, making it essential for prospective students to plan accordingly.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Admissions to all three NYU campuses is done via the Common Application. Prospective applicants can choose the Early Decision 1, Early Decision 2, or Regular Decision option for all three campuses. Personal Boot Camp Three days of one-on-one work with a Senior Counselor from the Application Boot Camp® team.

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College Success

MARCH 31, 2024

As the landscape of college admissions continues to evolve, here are a few trends from the 2023-2024 application cycle that students applying to college this fall may want to consider. Rising Application Volumes The trend of increasing college applications shows no sign of slowing.

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Solomon Admissions

AUGUST 30, 2024

Updated: August 2024, (Originally published: August 2021) College application essays remain a cultural mainstay even during these unprecedented times. appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 31, 2023

University of Pennsylvania has released its 2023-2024 supplemental essay prompts for first-year applicants. All first-year applicants to Penn will complete several Penn-specific short essays; yet, for the first time, the exact prompts students respond to will depend on the school within the university that they are applying to.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 8, 2024

What to do each month of the 2024-2025 application cycle to ensure timely and high-quality materials to help maximize your odds of getting accepted. Plus, the complete list of law school application deadlines. What about the various components that comprise your complete application?

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 29, 2024

Admissions officers use these essays to understand who you are, what motivates you, and how you might contribute to their campus community. A well-written supplemental essay can tip the scales in your favor, providing context to your application and making a memorable impression.

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Louis (WashU) has released new supplemental essay prompt options for students applying during the 2023-2024 admissions cycle. 2023-2024 WashU Supplemental Prompts REQUIRED: 1. . ” Students who choose to submit a written response to one of the optional prompts may still opt in to sharing an optional video. .”

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MAY 26, 2023

For the Fall 2024 First-Year applicant group, there are three updates the UGA Admissions Office wants to make known when students are preparing to apply to UGA. We will be exclusively using the Common App for our First-Year applicants. Please share a book (novel, non-fiction, etc.)

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The regular decision acceptance rate was 3.8%, slightly higher than recent years due to a smaller applicant pool. Applicants to the Class of 2029 will need to submit an SAT or ACT score although there are some exceptions for those unable to take these exams. The Class of 2028 had a 5.16% overall acceptance rate.

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Admissions.Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

Wesleyan University, which has just notified Regular Decision applications of whether or not they’ve earned admission, received a grand total of 14,826 first-year applications across all of its 2023-2024 admissions rounds, and it ultimately extended offers of admission to 2,380 students.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 9, 2024

At Top Tier Admissions our goal is to help make the college admissions process more transparent and in this case, as we dive into acceptance rates data and admissions statistics from this most recent application cycle, we noticed a few UC admissions trends that we felt compelled to share with you.

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions The most recent National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) State of College Admission Report updated its four-year college members’ survey of the Factors in the Admission Decision. College admissions officers read and re-read your transcript.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Caltech changes its supplemental essay questions every year and offers insight for applicants on its website : “Remember, Caltech is an unapologetic STEM institution. But, as you’ll notice below, they do require a significant amount of writing from applicants. We promise. If so, tell us about them here. LEARN MORE APPLYING TO CALTECH?

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Scoir

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Get answers to your last-minute college application questions from admissions professionals during the free Deadline Hotline event on October 30, 2024. Register now!

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 15, 2024

The next steps for a new student can be seen in the Next Steps portal on their status page or the flyer in your admission packet, so please go ahead and review what you need to do next. You will find specific information on your Status page and in your admissions packet, and it is stated very clearly so there is no confusion.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 5, 2023

Cornell University, renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to shaping future leaders, has witnessed a remarkable shift in its admissions landscape in recent years. Looking ahead to the Class of 2027, Cornell experienced a surge in applications, with an astounding 68,000 students vying for admission.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 5, 2023

Cornell University, renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to shaping future leaders, has witnessed a remarkable shift in its admissions landscape in recent years. Looking ahead to the Class of 2027, Cornell experienced a surge in applications, with an astounding 68,000 students vying for admission.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Many students who’ve just barely survived the wringer of junior year— with AP courses, standardized test prep, and campus visits ramping up college admissions pressure—are already feeling weary. Might as well toss in an application, right? Ah, the joys of senior fall! Essay Guidance Get our expert guidance on your college essays.

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BestColleges

JUNE 26, 2024

Most prospective MBA students surveyed by Manhattan Prep/Kaplan said their social media is "fair game" for admissions officers. Sixty-six percent said that if an admissions officer saw all of their social media posts right now it wouldn't impact their chances of getting in, and another 22% said it would actually help their chances.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 25, 2024

Over the past two decades, Top Tier Admissions has helped hundreds of students achieve their college dreams through our intensive 4-day program. From class selection advice to initial application strategy guidance to standardized testing strategies, consider this report your personalized blueprint for success. Focused on the UCs?

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BestColleges

AUGUST 30, 2024

Over the 2023-2024 application season, 1,425,083 distinct first-year applicants applied to Common App member schools — a 7% increase from 2022-2023. The number of applicants who identified as an underrepresented minority increased by 11% in 2023-2024. Each applicant this cycle submitted an average of 6.65

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North Star Admissions Consulting

MARCH 19, 2024

So excited to announce this MBA Application Scholarship and Webinar Series – Many thanks to Chelsea and Xavier Heredia! “We recognize that women, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, face unique challenges in admission to top graduate business schools.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Dartmouth also experienced an all-time high of 3,550 students applying Early Decision — an 18% increase from the Class of 2027 applicant pool. Dartmouth admissions officers want to know what you can and will bring to their community. Required of all applicants. Required of all applicants. Required of all applicants.

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