Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Might as well toss in an application, right? If you’re tempted to round out your college list with these low-effort applications, just know that everyone else is, too. Colleges have a few key motives for asking no supplemental essay questions: 1) to drive application numbers up and acceptance rates down (see Northeastern’s 5.2%

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

UVA, or the University of Virginia, is one of the most popular state schools in the country. The Early Action decisions come out after Regular Decision deadlines, but the Early Decision notification date gives you enough time to make adjustments to (or completely overhaul) your strategy. Hang out with friends.

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Tex Admissions

MAY 26, 2024

View from my house in Bali My freshmen Fall 2024 clients had the strongest outcomes of any admissions cycle. Although UT received the most applications and had the lowest admissions rate ever, 24 out of 37 of my clients (65%) gained admission to their first-choice UT major. On average, we spend six weeks on the UT application.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the In-State EA applicant and admitted groups. About 20 minutes after we release decisions, an email will go out to students who have not already checked their status letting them know a decision is available on their status page.

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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 still submit scores to these schools and have them reviewed.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Georgetown is also one of only a small number of private colleges in the United States that doesn’t use the Common Application. Georgetown is also one of only a small number of private colleges in the United States that doesn’t use the Common Application. RESUME Georgetown allows applicants to upload a resume.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Out-of-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the overall EA applicant and admitted groups. Again, today’s decisions are only for Out-of-State applicants, and the data below is for the entire admitted EA group (In and Out of State).

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Ruffaloni

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

New data from the 2024 Prospective Family Engagement Report underscores the enduring power of in-person experiences, personalized interactions, and trusted guidance in shaping college decisions. In an era dominated by screens and social media, it’s easy to think that the college recruitment landscape has become impersonal.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 16, 2024

News & World Report recently released their Best Graduate Schools 2024 edition, which includes numerous rankings by category: Best Business Schools, Best Law Schools, Best Medical Schools: Research, Best Engineering Schools, and Best Education Schools, to name a few. Brandeis just pushed out of the top 100 though, sinking from 84 to 107.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For UGA Admissions, early October brings out a wide range of questions about the UGA Early Action process, so here is an FAQ on the most prevalent questions out there at this time. Can you explain the two different EA decision release dates for in-state vs. out-of-state applicants? I don’t know.

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DC College Counseling

AUGUST 2, 2023

As we pore through the Common App ® to capture all of the changes in the 2023-2024 application, I wanted to draw attention to a few in particular that stood out! Lafayette has made the decision to only review a student’s first six activities on the Common Application ® instead of all ten.

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Great College Advice

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Today, in this guide, we’ll help you fully understand the college application in the US in 2024. College Application Process The United States of America’s higher education sector is subject to constant change and surfing these changes requires an optimistic mindset. Ready then? Let’s go!

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BestColleges

JANUARY 16, 2024

California rolled out an updated California Dream Act Application in 2024, simplifying the process undocumented students must undergo to qualify for state financial aid. The application will now include the legal affidavit required to prove they qualify for exemption from nonresident tuition.

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Common App, which is used by over 1,000 colleges and universities, has confirmed that when the next first-year application cycle formally begins on August 1, 2024, its main essay prompts will remain the same as those on this year’s Common App. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. Why does it captivate you?

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

UT Austin is a highly selective university whether or not you are a Texas resident, but it is much harder to get into from an out-of-state address than for those that live in Texas. This is because UT Austin is a state institution committed, first and foremost, to educating Texans. What does this tell us? You are hardworking.

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BestColleges

MARCH 8, 2024

The University of California released data about fall 2024 applications. UC saw an increase in fall 2024 applications, driven by increased interest from transfer students, California residents, and historically excluded groups. UC received a quarter of a million applications for fall 2024, a 1.5%

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Ohio State University (OSU) is known for its commitment to community engagement , over 200 majors and programs, and being the #1 university in producing Fulbright Scholars. You’ll need to nail the Ohio State supplemental essay. That said, for eligible applicants, a scholarship is available. Applicants must be U.S.

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Admissions.Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If one sentence could sum up the state of financing an American college education in 2024 it would be, “The more things change the more things stay the same.” ” While change is afoot, much remains the same. Grants and scholarships do not need to be repaid, making them a form of “gift aid.”

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

UGA Overall EA Admissions Over the last decade, the UGA applicant pool has grown at a substantial rate. If you look at the number of applicants over the past 10 years, you will see tremendous growth in our applicant pool both in size and in academic strength. Over 15,500 of our EA applicants have a 4.00 UGA GPA or higher.

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HEM (Higher Education Marketing)

AUGUST 7, 2024

Reading Time: 12 minutes As we navigate through 2024, the landscape of higher education marketing is evolving at an unprecedented pace. The competition among institutions to attract and retain students is fiercer than ever, and traditional marketing strategies are no longer sufficient to stand out in a crowded marketplace.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Stanford is now one of the hardest universities to gain access to in the world, second only, in the United States, to Harvard in acceptance rate. Now, you may even have some additional leadership roles and accolades to add onto your application! application round. The overall acceptance rate is now less than 4%. This is wild.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Amherst receives nearly 14,000 applications for first-year admissions, and about 10% of those are submitted in the Early Decision round. If you’re reading this post, you were part of that 10%, and it didn’t work out as planned. At Amherst there are two potential outcomes for an Early Decision application: acceptance or deferral.

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It’s the 2023-2024 Early Decision and Early Action season ! Therefore, expect many applicants with high SAT/ACT scores, high grades and seemly perfect applications and personal statements to be rejected or deferred to the regular decision pool. Competition to Ivy League and highly selective colleges are expected to be high.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 8, 2024

You’re neither in nor out, and Williams doesn’t give you a ton of guidance for what to do next. This was paired with the largest pool of applications in the history of the college. About 20% of all accepted students were admitted Early Decision, so the college puts an emphasis on prioritizing ED applicants. You need a strategy.

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland has released a new supplemental essay prompt for students applying during the 2023-2024 admissions cycle. 2023-2024 JHU Supplemental Prompt Tell us about an aspect of your identity (eg. 300-400 words) A new year, and new JHU! Start drafting!

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 20, 2024

The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), known for their research advancements and vibrant campus life , attracts over 100,000 applicants each year. First, you’ll need to nail your Penn State supplemental essay. After reading these sentences over, cross out the least interesting ones. Let’s dive in.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

APRIL 29, 2024

Due to the challenges that every college is facing because of the delay in FAFSA data being sent to colleges (including UGA), the 2024 Wait List process will be different from prior years. In late April, we will send out an email to these students so they can re-confirm their desire to stay on the WL.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

But it’s also far from a yes and now you’re in this uncomfortable middle-ground where you can’t count on anything, but you also can’t count yourself out. The university has massively increased in popularity , experiencing a 53% increase in applicants over the previous 5 years. Contact us to access your ideal application strategy.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Over the past decade, Bowdoin has transformed in the American imagination from an exceptional, unique, but very out of the way small liberal arts school to one of the most popular colleges in the country. Every year , “many applications with the defer decision are admitted in RD.” What Bowdoin is, in truth, hasn’t change at all.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 10, 2024

If you are reading this post, things haven’t turned out exactly as planned. You can walk away from Swarthmore at this point and not push it out of your mind. You can even pull your application if you want. You can even pull your application if you want. Accepted or rejected, at least you would have an answer.

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

Princeton University has released its 2023-2024 supplemental essay prompts for first-year applicants, making it the final Ivy League institution to do so. 2023-2024 Princeton Supplemental Prompts Your Voice 1. 2023-2024 Princeton Supplemental Prompts Your Voice 1.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 25, 2024

Maybe you’re drawn to the low cost of attendance at Canadian medical schools , where annual tuition sits around $13,000 USD for Canadian students and $20,000 USD for international students (conversion is current as of April 2024). Maybe you’re a Canadian who desires to be educated at home and to serve your local community.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Two particularly noteworthy rankings were released this month: the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse “2024 Best Colleges in America” and the U.S. News Best Colleges: 2024 Edition. C ollege Private Counseling Develop an organized and effective application strategy that leverages your academic and professional experience to stand out.

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Over the next few weeks, many schools will release their early application decisions - especially those with binding early decision plans (some non-binding early action decisions will not come in until January or even February). Your acceptance is not the signal to check out or give in to “senior slide.” Tell your counselor at school.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 18, 2024

North Carolina State University (NC State), the flagship STEM campus of the UNC System, supports their diverse student body in both research and leadership. NC State’s accomplished alumni include comedian Zach Galifianakis, quarterback Philip Rivers, and SAS CEO James Goodnight. Hoping to join their ranks? Let’s dive in.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 18, 2024

North Carolina State University (NC State), the flagship STEM campus of the UNC System, supports their diverse student body in both research and leadership. NC State’s accomplished alumni include comedian Zach Galifianakis, quarterback Philip Rivers, and SAS CEO James Goodnight. Hoping to join their ranks? Let’s dive in.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Part 1: Introduction Admitted to the Union as the 15th state in 1792, Kentucky is officially known as the Commonwealth of Kentucky. While you won’t find any oceans resting up against this landlocked state, you will find plenty of plains regions, wide landscapes, and many folks bestowing that down-home country charm. However, 77.6%

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