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Weekly Update: May 1

DC College Counseling

WAITLISTS START MOVING It is a bit too soon to tell right now, but we’re hearing that we may see some major waitlist movement this year! For some baseline statistics from the Class of 2026, as well as predictions for 2027, check out this blog post from College Kickstart.

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How to Get Into Boston University: Requirements and Strategies

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

However, students will not be penalized if they choose not to include SAT or ACT scores with their application through Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. On the other hand, poorly-written essays may be the final straw that sends your child’s application to the reject or waitlist pile.

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How to Get into the University of Chicago: Essays and Strategies That Worked

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Inspired by Maryam Abdella, Class of 2026 Option 7: And, as always… the classic choose your own adventure option! Department of Energy National Labs: the Argonne National Laboratory and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. tuition, room, board, and fees) at UChicago is $89,040. What is an unwritten rule that you wish didn’t exist?

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How to Get Into UPenn: Essays and Strategies that Worked

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

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! Thanks for everything—it's certainly paid off!" UPenn average GPA: 3.9

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How to Get Into Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine: Requirements and Strategies

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Let’s take a look at some admissions statistics for Mayo Medical School’s class of 2026: Applications: 4,681 Interviews: 726 Acceptances: 198 Matriculants: 105 Median GPA: 3.94 Mayo Medical School admissions statistics Given its 4% acceptance rate, admission into Mayo Medical School is highly competitive.

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How to Get Into NYU: Requirements and Strategies

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Here are some numbers for the class of 2026: Most accepted students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating high school class. If your child wants to know how to get into NYU, a good place to start is by examining the academic statistics and demographics of successful applicants. NYU average GPA: 3.7 25th percentile: 3.5 75th percentile: 3.9

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What the Heck are "Hooks" and "Institutional Priorities"?

College Essay Guy

While a significant population decline will hit high schools and then colleges beginning in about 2026 (the result of lower birth rates during and following the Great Recession of 2007-2009), highly selective colleges do not expect diminished applicant pools or selectivity. It is the lesser known colleges who are concerned.