AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

These stats paint a clear picture—getting into Yale means going head-to-head with some of the brightest students around, armed with stellar grades and resumes full of standout extracurriculars. 2026 50,060 4.6% 2026 42,772 3.5% If you’ve got strong grades and standout extracurriculars, Early Action could be your best shot.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Oxford also values extracurriculars and community involvement, so highlight any activities where you’ve made an impact. Lastly, make sure all your transcripts and documents are organized and submitted on time to keep things simple. Extracurriculars. Make sure your transcripts and all required documents are well-organized.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

2026 26,509 12.9% Theyre still focused on finding those well-rounded applicantsnot just the ones with perfect grades and test scores, but those with standout extracurriculars, leadership, and unique stories. 2026 16,826 10.4% 2026 9,683 17.3% For the Class of 2028, its down to a mere 11.1%. 2027 28,353 12.4% The takeaway?

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

2026 56,378 3.7% The Class of 2026 saw a record-breaking 56,378 applications, yet only 3.7% over the past decade, further proving how hard it is to get in: Stanford Class Regular Decision Acceptance Rate 2028 NA 2027 NA 2026 NA 2025 NA 2024 NA 2023 3.4% 2025 55,471 3.9% 2024 45,227 5.2% 2023 47,498 4.3% 2022 47,451 4.4%

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Ivy Central

MAY 5, 2023

Application Components Complete the Common Application High School Transcript: Submit the transcript and include the senior year grades. The Midyear School Report form should be submitted to the admission office with an updated transcript as soon as first-semester grades are available.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

2026 14.6% If you need more time to boost your grades, test scores, or extracurriculars, it might be better to wait for RD, even though the odds are lower. 3 words) What is your most meaningful extracurricular commitment, and what would you like us to know about it? 2027 13% 3.9% 2025 16% 4% 2024 17.5% 2023 18.2% 2022 21.1%

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 14, 2025

And for the Class of 2026, Princeton’s legacy acceptance rate stood at 10%. Insights into how factors like GPA , essays, and extracurriculars are weighted. If your grades have improved since you submitted your application, send an updated transcript or a note from your school counselor. Extracurricular achievements.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 5, 2025

For the Class of 2026, 10% of the admitted and enrolled students are legacies. Below, weve broken it down to four key areas for action: grades, scores, extracurriculars, and type of application. This has contributed to Dartmouth maintaining their legacy admissions preference. Its their application, after all!

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 1, 2025

To be blunt, having a B on a transcript after sophomore year is a problem if an applicant wants to get into Cornell. Extracurriculars What an applicant does outside of the classroom isnt as important as grades and scores, but that doesnt mean that it is unimportant. So, focus, buckle down, and build the grades Cornell wants to see.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Class of 2025 12% Class of 2026 12.2% Heres what you need: High school transcript. Your transcript should reflect a pattern of academic excellence and a commitment to challenging yourself. Extracurriculars. Outside of academics, Georgetown values extracurricular activities , special talents, and personal qualities.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Class of 2025 10% Class of 2026 13.4% They use the Common Application, and heres what youll need to provide: High school transcript. Extracurricular activities. Harvey Mudd is test-optional for students applying through Fall 2026. Class of 2027 13.1% Class of 2028 12.7% See the trend? But dont let that intimidate you.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 1, 2025

Class of 2026 11.4% Here’s what you need to know about the UC Berkeley application process : High school transcript. Extracurricular activities. Mid-year and final transcripts. UC Berkeley will ask for your first-semester grades in your senior year and will check your final high school transcript.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 14, 2025

Until the Class of 2026 admissions cycle, there was information about legacy on the first-year applicants information page on the Penn website. Grades It shouldnt be surprising that Penn expects to see fabulous grades on an applicants transcript. Then, without announcement or fanfare, it was removed.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Class of 2025 9% Class of 2026 8.6% Heres what youll need to submit : High school transcript. Extracurricular activities. Theyre also big on extracurriculars, personal qualities, and unique talents. That puts Rice in the same league as Ivy League schools when it comes to selectivity. Class of 2027 7.7% Class of 2028 7.5%

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Class of 2026 6.7% Lets break down what youll need: High school transcript. Your transcript should tell a story of consistent effort and academic ambition. Extracurricular activities and personal qualities matter just as much. Class of 2025 7.1% Class of 2027 6.3% Class of 2028 5.1% See the downward trend?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 14, 2025

Class of 2026 17.7% The largest drop happened between the Class of 2024 and Class of 2026, where the rate went from 26.1% Heres what youll need to know about the application process : High school transcript. Make sure your transcript includes all your grades and courses, including any advanced ones like AP or IB.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 19, 2024

for the Class of 2026. 2026 50,649 5% 2025 46,568 5.5% 2026 44,503 3.7% Strong academics, compelling essays, and meaningful extracurriculars arent optional here. 2027 6,770 13% 2026 6,146 14.6% Stellar test scores, a killer essay, or standout extracurriculars can help balance things out. 2027 51,302 5.1%

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Class of 2026 6.8% The biggest drop happened between 2025 and 2026, when the rate plummeted from 18.4% Heres what you need to know about their application process : High school transcript. Mid-year and final transcripts. Heres a quick look: Northeastern Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 20.5% Class of 2025 18.4%

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 6, 2025

Your extracurricular activities, essays, and overall fit for Boston University matter just as much as your academics. Class of 2026 14.4% The most significant drop happened between the Class of 2025 and 2026, when the rate fell from 18.6% Heres what you need to know about their application process : High school transcript.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

To find their ideal students, the BU admissions committee closely evaluates applicants’ academics, test scores, and extracurriculars. Surely, you don’t want them to be overwhelmed and earn poor grades or be forced to drop their meaningful extracurricular activities. Suggested reading: What is a Good SAT Score?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 12, 2025

Class of 2025 16% Class of 2026 13.6% The biggest drop happened between the Class of 2024 and Class of 2026, when it dropped from 20.4% Heres what you need to know about the application requirements : High school transcript. Mid-year and final transcripts. Extracurricular activities. Class of 2027 13.9%

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Class of 2026 7% Class of 2027 6.8% Here is what you need to know about their application process: High school transcript. Your transcript should reflect consistent effort, strong performance, and a love for learning. Mid-year and final transcripts. Curious about how Pomonas acceptance rates have changed over the years?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Class of 2025 31% Class of 2026 31.4% Heres what youll need to submit : High school transcript. Your transcript will also include your class rank if your school provides it. Extracurricular activities. Let your extracurriculars, recommendations, and essays showcase who you truly are. Class of 2027 29.1%

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Johns Hopkins student population Undergraduates: 5,253 Graduate students: 25,231 Johns Hopkins acceptance rate Let’s review the admissions statistics for Johns Hopkins’ class of 2026: Applications: 37,156 Acceptances: 2,408 Matriculants: 1,310 Acceptance rate: 6.5% tuition, room, board, and fees) is $86,065. from Johns Hopkins.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Class of 2026 6.9% Heres what youll need to include: High school transcript. Your transcript tells the story of your dedication to learning. Extracurricular activities and personal qualities also carry significant weight. Curious about how Swarthmores acceptance rates have changed over the years? Class of 2025 7.8%

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Well cover grades, test scores, essays, extracurriculars, and every other piece of the puzzle that Tufts actually cares about. Class of 2026 9.7% Heres what youll need to submit: High school transcript. Extracurricular activities. Thats where this guide comes in. How Hard Is It to Get into Tufts? Class of 2027 9.5%

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 16, 2025

In this guide, well walk through everything you need to know, from GPA expectations to test scores, extracurriculars, and application tips. Class of 2026 10.3% Heres what you need to know about the application requirements : High school transcript. Mid-year high school transcript. Final high school transcript.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Class of 2026 8.6% Extracurricular activities. UCLA requires a mid-year report with first-semester grades and will also review your final transcript to ensure youve maintained strong academic performance. Wondering how UCLAs acceptance rates have shifted over the years? Take a look: UCLA Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 14.3%

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

If you can’t submit scores, your application will still be reviewed holistically, considering your transcripts, course rigor, and other materials. Keep in mind that this test-optional policy is temporary—standardized testing will be required again starting with the 2025–2026 cycle.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

But overall, they should have challenged themselves, taking whatever advanced courses they have access to ( APs, IBs , or community college classes, for instance), and invested time in extracurricular activities. New Haven is a major cultural center in Connecticut, home to theater, restaurants, shops, and cafés.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

UC Berkeley student population Undergraduate students: 30,778 (Spring 2023) Graduate students: 12,303 (Spring 2023) UC Berkeley acceptance rate Below is admissions data for the class of 2026: Applications: 128,230 Acceptances: 14,568 Matriculants: 6,726 Acceptance rate: 13.3% Berkeley’s transfer acceptance rate is 27%. 75th percentile: 4.31

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Let’s take a closer look at the class of 2026: UCLA average weighted GPA: 25th percentile: 4.4 UCLA considers three main components of a student’s high school history: academic rigor, standardized test scores, and extracurricular activities. Who gets into UCLA? 75th percentile: 4.73 We can evaluate each one in turn.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Among the class of 2026, 56 percent received some amount of financial aid—the average award was $67,127. tuition, room, board, and fees) lands at $87,793. Who gets into Dartmouth? 95% ranked in the top 10% of their high school class.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Class of 2025 13% Class of 2026 12.5% To maximize your chances, focus on showcasing your achievements, extracurricular involvement, and personal experiences that make you a great fit for the university. Your transcript should reflect strong academic performance and steady effort. Class of 2027 9.4% Supplemental essay (optional).

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Below are the admissions statistics for the class of 2026 : Applications: 38,019 Acceptances: 2,167 Matriculants: 1,500 Acceptance rate: 5.7% (Suggested reading: Ivy League Acceptance Rates ) Princeton scholarships and tuition Princeton’s 2023–2024 cost of attendance (i.e., tuition, room, board, and fees) is $83,140. Who gets into Princeton?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

If your child is not sure that Brown is truly the right university for them, or they need time to improve their grades, standardized test scores, or extracurriculars then they should wait and apply regular decision. 250 words max) Question 4: What is your most meaningful extracurricular commitment, and what would you like us to know about it?

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 7, 2024

Rigor, Class Rank, and GPA Northwestern first looks for an excellent transcript. They assess transcripts in a couple of ways. 96% of the class of 2026 came from the top 10% of their high schools, which shows that they really value top students. Extracurriculars are opportunities to showcase your talents and abilities.

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