AdmissionSight

JANUARY 23, 2025

Dukes Test-Optional Policy Duke SAT Scores Duke ACT Scores Duke University Admission Requirements Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways Dukes Test-Optional Policy For the 2024-2025 admissions cycle, Duke University is test-optional. For Early Decision applicants, Duke requires first-quarter grades to be submitted with your application.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The early decision acceptance rate that same year was 17.5%. To assess if your essay is working for you, take a look at our 2024-2025 Common App Essay Guide. As part of the deferral, you have also been released from the Early Decision binding commitment you signed when you applied. This is what we know.

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Inside Emory Admission

MARCH 29, 2023

>> Updated March, 2023 Emory University has extended its test optional policy for applicants who plan to enroll as first-year students in Fall 2024. In addition, transfer applicants for Fall 2024 can also take advantage of this test optional policy. First-year students who apply to start school in Fall 2024.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 20, 2025

You will also need at least two academic letters of recommendation from instructors at your institution. Technically, their application has space for up to 11 letters of recommendation (9 of them purely optional). However, we would highly recommend using letters sparingly.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 1, 2025

Cornell, like many top schools, looks at a variety of factors when making their decision. The factors listed here are based on Cornells Common Data Set for 2024-2025 , which provides a detailed breakdown of what the school considers important in the admissions process. Secure strong letters of recommendation.

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Early decision (ED) and early action (EA) results are rolling in this month, and many of you are getting the results you want. I Got Accepted to My Early Decision College! I Got Deferred or Rejected During Early Decision, Restrictive Early Action, or Early Action.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Duke’s Early Decision acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 dropped to a record low of 12.9%, even as the school received its highest number of Early Decision applications in the last eight years. The Early Decision Application Process at Duke Is Duke Test Optional?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Heres how Rice Universitys acceptance rates have looked in recent years: Rice University Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 8.7% Letters of recommendation. If theres someone outside of school who knows you well, you can also submit a supplemental recommendation. Class of 2025 9% Class of 2026 8.6% Class of 2027 7.7%

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

They have also experienced a massive surge in Early Decision applicants, likely related to the decreasing acceptances at top colleges across the board nationally. Most students we meet after a deferral decision feel behind, whether it’s because they haven’t working on writing or don’t even have a solid list.

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Early decision (ED) and early action (EA) results are rolling in this month, and many of you are getting the results you want. I Got Accepted to My Early Decision College! I Got Deferred or Rejected During Early Decision, Restrictive Early Action, or Early Action.

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Ivy Central

MAY 13, 2023

Types of Admission The students can apply through the Early Decision and Regular Decision cycle. Early Decision I and Early Decision II is an opportunity for students to show that Vanderbilt University is their number one choice. The early decision acceptance rate is 15.7%.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 30, 2025

Brown requires SAT/ACT scores for the 2024-25 application cycle , and hitting the 75th percentile is ideal. Get strong letters of recommendation. Brown requires three recommendation letters : two from teachers in core subjects like math, science, or English, and one from your high school counselor.

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Ivy Central

MAY 8, 2023

Types of Admission The students can apply through the Early Decision and Regular Decision cycle. Early Decision I and Early Decision II is an opportunity for students to show that Wellesley College is their number one choice. Many more students apply for Regular Decision than Early Decision.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 16, 2025

There are a few key rates youll want to know about : the Early Action acceptance rate, the Early Decision acceptance rate, and the transfer acceptance rate. Although UChicago doesn’t reveal the exact Early Action acceptance rate, we estimate it to be somewhat higher than the overall 4.5%

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CTK College Coach

JUNE 27, 2024

We saw a lot of movement in the test-optional space in 2024, with numerous selective colleges returning to requiring SAT or ACT scores. Maintain strong relationships with teachers and ask early for letters of recommendation Do not sleep on this: teacher recommendations are an important component of most students’ college applications.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

If youre curious about how Harvey Mudds acceptance rates have shifted over recent years, heres a quick breakdown: Harvey Mudd Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 9.9% Recommended coursework includes four years of English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and a Foreign Language. Letters of recommendation. Class of 2027 13.1%

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 28, 2025

UChicago hasnt updated its transfer acceptance rates for 2024-2025 yet. This is just a bit higher than its freshman acceptance rate for fall 2024, which was 4.5%. UChicago Transfer Application Plans The University of Chicago has two application plans: Transfer Early Decision (TED) and Transfer Rolling Decision (TR).

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

If youre curious about how Vanderbilts acceptance rates have shifted in recent years, heres a quick overview: Vanderbilt Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 11.6% Letters of recommendation. Vanderbilt average GPA According to Vanderbilts Common Data Set for 2023-2024 , 37.7% Consider applying Early Decision (ED).

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 29, 2024

List of New Ivies To make your college search easier, heres the updated 2024 list of New Ivies. Get great letters of recommendation. Strong letters of recommendation can make a big difference. The New Ivies value recommendations that give them a deeper sense of who you are beyond your grades and test scores.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Johns Hopkins tuition and scholarships Johns Hopkins’ 2023–2024 cost of attendance (i.e., Your child can also apply regular decision by January 2nd. Your child should only apply to Johns Hopkins early decision if they are absolutely sure the university is their first choice. tuition, room, board, and fees) is $86,065.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 12, 2025

Heres a look at how Wellesleys acceptance rate has changed in recent years: Wellesley Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 20.4% The biggest drop happened between the Class of 2024 and Class of 2026, when it dropped from 20.4% Recommendation letters. Consider applying Early Decision (ED). Class of 2027 13.9%

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

STUDENT ACCEPTED TO UPENN VIA EARLY DECISION "Just wanted to send over a note that I just recently received an invitation to join the UPenn class of 2026! They’ll receive an answer of accepted, deferred to the regular decision pool, or denied by mid-December. Your child can also apply regular decision to Penn, by January 5th.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Part 3: Applying to Brown early decision vs. regular decision Brown accepts Early Decision applications until November 1st. If your child would rather apply regular decision to Brown, they can do so by January 5th. How do you know if your child should apply to Brown early decision?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Heres a quick breakdown: NYU Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 21.1% Letters of recommendation. While some NYU programs require one or more recommendation letters, others make them optional. NYU average GPA According to NYUs Common Data Set for 2023-2024 , the average GPA for admitted students is 3.81.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Ask for advice on which high school teachers to ask for letters of recommendation. Ask two teachers for letters of recommendation. Determine if there is a third person whom you can ask for an additional letter of recommendation, if a specific college allows you to submit one. Do summer activities.

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Inside Emory Admission

JANUARY 25, 2024

Updated January, 2024 Emory University has extended its test optional policy for applicants who plan to enroll as first-year students in Fall 2025. All decision plans: Early Decision I, Early Decision II, Regular Decision, and Transfers. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Rice tuition and scholarships The 2023–2024 cost of attendance at Rice (i.e., Rice application requirements Here are Rice’s undergraduate admissions requirements: Common App Essay Rice supplemental essays Optional in 2023–2024: SAT or ACT scores Optional: SAT Subject Tests Optional: AP or IB test results Two teacher letters of recommendation.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 6, 2025

Heres a quick look: Boston University Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 20.1% for the Class of 2024 to just 11.1% The most important factors in the admissions process include the rigor of your high school coursework, your academic GPA, letters of recommendation, and your application essay. Class of 2025 18.6%

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

To get a sense of what it takes to join Dartmouth’s next incoming class, let’s take a look at the admissions and demographic statistics for the class of 2026: Note: The standardized test scores below are for the class of 2024, which is the most recent year scores were required to be submitted. tuition, room, board, and fees) lands at $87,793.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 16, 2025

Heres a quick look at how Claremont McKennas acceptance rates have changed for recent years: Claremont McKenna Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 13.3% Consider applying Early Decision (ED). Claremont McKenna College offers an Early Decision option that could help boost your chances if its your top choice.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 8, 2024

To help you assess your child’s odds of getting into Cornell, we’ve compiled the demographic and academic statistics for the class of 2025: ( Note: As of July 2024, this is still the most recently available data from Cornell. Cornell follows the early decision (as opposed to early action) model, which is binding.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 17, 2024

If youve worked hard to earn top grades, strong test scores, and an impressive resume filled with extracurriculars, internships, and volunteer work, you might want to consider applying early action or early decision to your top-choice school (if they offer that option). In 2024 alone, 1.97 And youre right!

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Heres a quick look: Northeastern Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 20.5% for the Class of 2024 to just 5.2% The most important factors in the admissions process include the rigor of your high school coursework, your academic GPA, letters of recommendation, and your application essay. Class of 2025 18.4% Class of 2026 6.8%

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Heres a quick overview: Swarthmore Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 9.1% Letters of recommendation. Youll need three letters: one from your school counselor and two from academic teachers who can speak to your strengths, both in and out of the classroom. Make those letters count! Class of 2025 7.8%

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

If they need another semester to improve their GPA, or another chance to improve test scores or extracurricular profiles, we recommend waiting to apply regular decision. For 2023–2024, the Common App Yale supplemental essays are as follows. tuition, room, board, and fees) is $83,880.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 12, 2024

Scooter adventure in Tabanan, Bali On March 11, 2024, UT-Austin announced significant changes for the upcoming Freshman Fall 2025 admissions cycle. There is also a big gap between the June 1, 2024, SAT and the one on August 24, 2024, which doesn’t allow for taking the exam over the summer.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

MIT tuition and scholarships In 2023–2024, MIT projects the total cost of attendance (i.e., Part 3: Applying to MIT early action vs. regular decision Your child can apply early to MIT by November 1st and receive a decision of either accepted, deferred, or denied, by mid-December.

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