Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 12, 2024

overall, Duke’s acceptance rate is even lower than some Ivy League universities. overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2028. The combined early round acceptance rate was much more forgiving at 15.2%. Christiansen said around half of the applicant pool submitted standardized test scores , similar to previous years.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 1, 2025

For the Class of 2028, UChicagos acceptance rate hit a historic low of 4.5%. What Is UChicagos Acceptance Rate? That puts the UChicago acceptance rate at 4.5%, a slight dip from the previous years 4.8%. UChicago Acceptance Rate Trends If youre keeping an eye on UChicagos acceptance rate, youve probably noticed a clear trend.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JANUARY 8, 2025

Standardized testing is becoming more important for students applying to selective colleges. Several colleges, including Brown, MIT, Stanford, Cornell (for students applying next year), and UT Austin are requiring standardized test scores from applicants. acceptance rate. Read the release here. 45% of the U.S.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 12, 2024

HARVARD ACCEPTANCE RATE: HIGHEST IN FOUR YEARS AS APPLICATION NUMBERS FALL Harvard accepted 3.59% of Regular Decision applicants to its Class of 2028, or 1,245 students. They will join the 692 applicants accepted during the Early Action cycle.

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BestColleges

JULY 18, 2024

The math, reading, and English core test will be reduced from three hours to two hours to curb test-taking fatigue. The new ACT will roll out online in spring 2025 and in school in spring 2026. And starting this year, the test went fully digital to make it more relevant and easier to give and take. The ACT Education Corp.,

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Class of 2028 had a 5.16% overall acceptance rate. The regular decision acceptance rate was 3.8%, slightly higher than recent years due to a smaller applicant pool. Top Tier Admissions is tracking the 2024-2025 supplemental essay prompts for all top schools here — we look forward to supporting you !

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 19, 2024

BROWN UNIVERSITY: OVERALL ACCEPTANCE RATE REMAINS STABLE Brown offered admission to 5.16% of its applicants to the Class of 2028, slightly down from last year’s acceptance rate of 5.23% for the Class of 2027. Harvard University reversed course on its test-optional commitment just a week ago. For the Class of 2028, 3.8%

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Stanford has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,049 students and an acceptance rate of less than 4%. 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. Interested in reading more about Stanford?

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Spark Admissions

JULY 7, 2022

Class of 2025. Harvard University: It may have seemed impossible that Harvard’s admission rate could fall further after they accepted only 3.4% For the Class of 2026, Harvard accepted barely 3% of first-year applicants, with just under 2,000 students offered spots out of more than 61,000 applications. Class of 2024.

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Spark Admissions

JANUARY 28, 2022

Then, in December 2021, Harvard University shook the testing and college admissions world by declaring that they would not require applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores through the next four years (that is, through the high school Class of 2025). What Prompted this Change?

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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. In addition, transfer applicants for Fall 2025 can also take advantage of this test optional policy. First-year students who apply to start school in Fall 2025.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 20, 2023

At Top Tier Admissions , we believe that knowledge is power, so here’s the low-down on who was actually admitted to the Class of 2027 and how these accepted students reflect a college or university’s mission. Our students increased their chances of admission by 5x even while acceptance rates dropped to record lows!

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) received a record-breaking surge in applications for the Fall 2025 term. ENROLL NOW UT AUSTIN SHAKE-UP Despite the return of a standardized testing requirement for applicants that began this cycle, UT Austin saw a third consecutive year of record-breaking application numbers.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 1, 2024

Next up in our series highlighting early round acceptance rates at top colleges is Stanford University — which consistently ranks as one of the most selective schools in the country. However, applicants can expect the REA acceptance rate to be around twice that of its RD rate, which has hovered around 3 to 4 percent in recent years.

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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

Admission · Acceptance Rate BU's admissions process is competitive, attracting a pool of talented applicants from around the world. The acceptance rate hovers around 20%, reflecting the university's rigorous standards and selective nature. The average acceptance GPA stands at 3.6,

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Admissions Village

MARCH 24, 2024

Ivy Day is filled with disappointment because, hello, the HUGE majority of kids do not get accepted to these colleges. Harvard’s acceptance rate last year was 3%, and more colleges than ever before have acceptance rates that are in the single digits. For the Class of 2025, 38,725 applications were received.

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 2, 2024

Yale University’s supplemental essay prompts for the upcoming 2024-2025 application cycle will remain the same as last year. Top Tier Admissions is tracking the 2024-2025 supplemental essay prompts for all top schools here — we look forward to supporting you ! Interested in reading more about Yale?

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 20, 2025

With an acceptance rate of only 3.9% Stanford has a history of competitive acceptance rate over the past few years : Stanford Class Total Applications Overall Acceptance Rate 2027 53,733 3.9% 2025 55,471 3.9% Standardized test scores (optional). 2026 56,378 3.7% 2024 45,227 5.2% 2023 47,498 4.3%

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Dartmouths latest acceptance rate is just 5.3%, the lowest in the schools history and one of the lowest in the country. In this blog, well unpack everything you should know about the Dartmouth acceptance rate. What Is Dartmouths Acceptance Rate? The Dartmouth acceptance rate paints a pretty clear picture: competition is fierce.

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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. Out of 6,240 applicants, only 806 were accepted. For context, the ED acceptance rate was 16.39% for the Class of 2027, 21.3%

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 29, 2024

For the Class of 2028, Caltechs acceptance rate was a mere 2.3%! In this guide, well unpack everything you need to know about Caltechs acceptance rate, how its changed over the years, and how it stacks up against other top-tier schools. What Is Caltechs Acceptance Rate? acceptance rate. 2025 13,026 510 3.9%

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

With MIT’s latest acceptance rate sitting at just 4.5%, you’re looking at one of the toughest universities to get into. In this blog, we’re going to dig into MIT’s acceptance rates, what the trends look like, and—more importantly—what you can do to give yourself the best shot at getting in. What Is MIT’s Acceptance Rate?

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Standardized test scores Harvard has reinstated its requirement for standardized test scores beginning with the class of 2029, meaning applicants must now submit SAT or ACT results as part of their application. Academic Excellence: GPA, Standardized Tests, and Course Rigor Getting into Harvard University is simply tough.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

For fall 2025 admissions, over 2,000 four-year colleges in the U.S. won’t require standardized test scores. The rise of the best test optional colleges is changing the game, giving students new ways to stand out in the admissions process. What Are the Best Test Optional Colleges in 2025?

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 25, 2024

From class selection advice to initial application strategy guidance to standardized testing strategies, consider this report your personalized blueprint for success. Customized Application Strategy: Develop a strategic approach to your college applications, maximizing your chances of securing early acceptances to your dream schools.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 13, 2023

Admissions Acceptance Rate Williams College received 10,315 applications in the regular decision round and admitted 858 students. Applicants who accept their offers of admission will join the 255 incoming students admitted through the early decision program in December to form the Class of 2027.

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Ivy Central

MAY 27, 2023

Acceptance Rate University of California, San Diego has an acceptance rate of 36.6%. Acceptance GPA The average high school GPA of accepted students is more than 4.23. Standardized Test Score: The University of California is test blind. There are 48.1% men and 50.7% women on campus.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 19, 2024

While transfer acceptance rates vary from college to college (youll probably see lower rates at colleges like Tisch or Gallatin), NYUs overall transfer acceptance rate is 37%, compared to their first-year acceptance rate of 9%. Now wait The NYU transfer deadline for 2025 is March 15th. We know, annoying.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 2, 2025

Last cycle, Tulane had a 15% first-year acceptance rate. They had a 51% transfer acceptance rate last cycle, offer priority deadlines for transfer apps, and even encourage you to submit your course descriptions to help you allocate credit easier. Tulane is very transfer-friendly. Writing Tulanes essay is optional, but not for you!

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 10, 2025

Vassar is a competitive school, with an 18% first-year acceptance rate, but their transfer numbers are even more competitive, with a 12% acceptance rate. Located in Poughkeepsie, NY, Vassar College is a small, liberal arts college known for their programs in the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Not getting accepted to a school is hard, especially if USC was the dream. USC hasn’t officially released its EA acceptance rate or the number of students who applied during the early round, but it has recently gotten harder to get into USC. Last year, they had around a 10% acceptance rate , a historic low for the school.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Northwestern is also a very competitive school, with the first year acceptance rate dropping to 7% over the last few years. Their transfer acceptance rate last cycle was 13%. A 13% transfer acceptance rate is low, so you need to take every opportunity to help yourself stand out. And it is safe to assume!

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 9, 2025

First-year admission to UT is competitive, especially for out-of-state students, but their overall acceptance rate is 29%. Their transfer acceptance rate is similar 30%, but a lot of those students come from automatic acceptance via community colleges. This translates to two full-time semesters of work.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 20, 2025

acceptance rate. Their first-year acceptance rate is also low (last year it was 3.5%ish); Well, they dont accept transfers from Part-time, Online, Night-time, Performance-based, Extension, or continuing education programs. Last year, they actually took 15, but with nearly 2k applicants, this represents only about a 0.7%

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Direct Admissions programs put students in the driver’s seat Direct admissions programs, like the ones offered by Common App , Niche and Concourse Global , allow students to be accepted to participating schools based on their profiles, eliminating the need for an application. Try Application Boot Camp®.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 31, 2024

The acceptance rate is about 41%. Syracuse is test-optional for students applying for Fall 2025 admission, and students who do not submit scores will still be eligible for merit scholarships. There are over 200 majors, 100 minors, and more research and pre-professional opportunities than you can count. Contact us to learn more.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Wake Forest recently received 17,479 applications and accepted only 3,768 students, a 21.6% acceptance rate overall. But the Early Decision acceptance rate is significantly higher than the overall average. We break down how to do this in our 2024-2025 Guide to the Common App Essay. And then there is your story.

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