Top Tier Admissions

MAY 10, 2024

DUKE UNIVERSITY: ACCEPTANCE RATE Duke University’s overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 was 5.1% — marking a record low for the increasingly competitive university. This cycle, Duke will still take into account standardized test scores when submitted, including AP and IB scores. of applicants were accepted.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Columbia University is known for its cutthroat admissions process, and the numbers for the Class of 2028 just drive that point home. For the Class of 2028, the yield rate was a solid 65%. Let’s zoom in on the numbers: Columbia Class Total Applications Overall Acceptance Rate 2028 60,248 3.85% 2027 57,129 3.9% 2026 60,377 3.7%

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Admissions.Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

With Purdue’s “test expected” approach to first-year admission, 44,000 Early Action applicants applied with a test score, and 97.2% of the students offered admission through Early Action submitted test scores. For instance, Purdue’s competitive Computer Science major had an acceptance rate of just 29.5%

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 26, 2024

After receiving over 30,000 applications for the Class of 2028, Tulane announced an overall acceptance rate of around 13%. The admitted class had an average SAT score of 1490 and an average ACT score of 33. Last year, 40% of enrolled students did submit test scores. Tulane will be test-optional again for Fall 2025 admission.

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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. Harvard’s early acceptance rate increased by more than 1% from last year, with 8.74% of applicants admitted to the Class of 2028 from a pool of 7,921.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

For the Class of 2028 , the MIT acceptance rate stands at 4.5%. F or the Class of 2028, MIT’s yield rate was a hefty 86%. Here’s a glimpse into how things have shifted over the years: MIT Class Total Applications Overall Acceptance Rate 2028 28,232 4.5% Fast forward to the Class of 2028, and it’s down to just 4.5%.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Class of 2028 had a 5.16% overall acceptance rate. Applicants to the Class of 2029 will need to submit an SAT or ACT score although there are some exceptions for those unable to take these exams. Transfer students may still take advantage of a test-optional policy. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This application season, we’re watching to see how a few things will play out: the reintroduction of the SAT/ACT requirement at several top schools, the drop in enrollments of Black and Latino students, the California ban on legacy admissions , and the predicted “enrollment cliff.” SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score.

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Solomon Admissions

JUNE 29, 2023

In addition to the usual application materials, like transcripts, letters of recommendation, and essays, students are often asked to submit standardized test scores from either the SAT or ACT exam when applying to college. Top schools do not recommend one test over the other; students are allowed to submit whichever one they prefer.

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 30, 2024

LEARN MORE Michigan maintained their “test-flexible” policy for the Class of 2028. 52% of applicants submitted SAT scores while 18% submitted ACT scores. The university is also known for its cutting-edge research initiatives, attracting over $1.7 billion in annual research funding, and its commitment to public service.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 24, 2024

IVY PLUS ACCEPTANCE RATES We’ve recently covered the Class of 2028 acceptance rates for MIT and Duke , which had overall acceptance rates of 4.5% JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY Rounding out the East Coast Ivy Plus schools is America’s first research university, Johns Hopkins, which boasted a flat 5% acceptance rate for the Class of 2028.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 26, 2024

Now we have one answer thanks to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which recently released a profile of its incoming class of 2028 , becoming the first elite school to offer such figures. Suffice it to say, the data confirms widespread suspicions.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Harvard accepted 3.59% of regular decision applicants and 8.74% of early action applicants to the Class of 2028. Despite Harvard’s previous commitment to remaining test-optional through the Class of 2030, the college announced on April 11 it would require students applying for fall 2025 admission to submit either an SAT or ACT score.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

University decisions to remain test-optional might also contribute to shrinking numbers of people of color. For the class of 2028, that figure fell to 16%. Weingarten also points to test-optional policies as a culprit. Still, standardized tests present a double-edged sword for both students and colleges. Supreme Court.

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The Thoughtful College Search

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

(Originally published in Inside Higher Ed on September 3, 2024) The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Admissions Office recently released the profile for its incoming Class of 2028. A footnote in Schmill’s blog post states that the reinstatement of the testing requirement played no role in MIT’s decline in diversity.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Tufts received nearly 34,500 applications for first-year admissions to the Class of 2028. It could be your standardized test scores, which we can’t fix. At Tufts, most accepted students for the class of 2028 had an SAT-ERW 730-770 and an SAT-Math 750-790, or an ACT of 34 or 35.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

University decisions to remain test-optional might also contribute to shrinking numbers of people of color. For the class of 2028, that figure fell to 16%. Weingarten also points to test-optional policies as a culprit. Still, standardized tests present a double-edged sword for both students and colleges. Supreme Court.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 1, 2024

While we don’t have access to the early admissions numbers for the Class of 2028, we can interpret newly released data for the Class of 2027 and anticipate continuing trends this year. In the last few years, Stanford has seen widespread debate over the future of legacy admissions, test-optional policies, and race-based affirmative action.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2024

The university plays a significant role in LA, acting as the city’s largest private employer. USC has made it optional for students to submit their SAT or ACT scores until at least the 2024-25 admissions cycle. *USC USC has made it optional for students to submit their SAT or ACT scores until at least the 2024-25 admissions cycle.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 18, 2024

Tulane remains test-optional for 2024-2025, and the majority of the Class of 2028 did not submit test scores, but with acceptance rates like those, we still recommend sending those scores in. The admitted student profile for the Class of 2028 had an average GPA of 3.71 (unweighted), average SAT of 1461, and average ACT of 33.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 8, 2024

Cornell average ACT score: 34 25th percentile: 33 75th percentile: 35 Cornell average SAT score: 1510 25th percentile: 1450 75th percentile: 1540 International students: 10.2% of students who reported their high school class rank were in the top 10% of their graduating class. identifying as students of color and 27.9%

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 7, 2024

For the Class of 2028, the overall acceptance rate was only about 14%. Test Scores If you took the SAT or ACT after submitting your Tulane application, you may want to send updated scores. Take a look at the average SAT and ACT scores of accepted students who submitted scores for the Class of 2028.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Dartmouth is a highly-competitive Ivy League university that receives around 30,000 applications each year, boasting an overall acceptance rate for the class of 2028 of only 5.3%. You should also submit mid-year grades , and you are welcome to submit new test scores if you wish.” First, the test scores. Let’s break it down.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Part 3: What test scores are required for the Ivy League? And because Ivy League acceptance rates for the class of 2028 (entering fall 2024) range from 3.59% (Harvard) to 5.16% (Brown) , only 15,000 or so of these hopeful students get accepted. Part 3: What test scores are required for the Ivy League?

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 16, 2024

This has only increased the popularity of Dartmouth, and they received over 30,000 applicants for the Class of 2028. The tuition for the Dartmouth program is steep, and students are required to submit test scores and transcripts as part of the application. You should be studying for the SAT or ACT.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 15, 2024

There are no additional forms or tests required, which is awesome because it keeps things simple. Standardized Tests Once you have your extracurriculars framed out, it’s time to talk tests. Williams is test optional through the 2025-2026 application cycle (and possibly beyond). If you don’t, it’s highly advised.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 29, 2024

We think that’s because they got rid of their supplement in 2018 and then adopted, and have maintained, a test-optional policy during COVID. For the Class of 2028, Northeastern had a 5.6% And, while Northeastern is test-optional, they self-report that test scores are as important in their deliberations as your GPA and essays.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 3, 2023

Taking AP biology, getting an A, and then taking the AP biology test and scoring a five will look much better than taking a regular biology class and getting an A. Like the AP tests, Harvard will not grant college credit for your IB exams, but taking them and scoring highly can strengthen your application.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 30, 2024

If Tufts is high on your list, you should also know that the university is currently test optional when it comes to the SAT and ACT — at least through fall 2026. This policy isn’t necessarily permanent, but they are testing out what a long-term test optional process would look like and how it would impact their admissions outcomes.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 8, 2024

Princeton withholds comprehensive admissions statistics, but the acceptance rate for the Class of 2027 and 2028 is estimated to be between 5% and 6% based on what data is available and ongoing trends. You also may want to spend some time on test prep. Not many students make the cut.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

The acceptance rate for the NYU Class of 2028 was 8% , with three of the undergraduate colleges accepting fewer than 5% of applicants from a pool of nearly 120,000. Pick foundations that you are very likely to get into based on your tests and scores, and possibly also in-state status for state universities. Email us to learn more.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 15, 2024

They received over 63,000 applications for the class of 2028, and only accept about 17% of applicants averaging out across in-state and out-of-state prospective students. UNC has also enacted a curious SAT/ACT policy that requires some close reading. Students making up that 18% come from 100 countries!

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 28, 2024

The acceptance rate for the class of 2028 was only 7.5%. This can be true for test scores too, by the way. Williams is currently test optional, meaning you don’t have to submit an ACT or SAT score, but that doesn’t mean that not submitting couldn’t damage your chances of admission. Don’t fall into either trap.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 8, 2024

The university has steadily risen in popularity, and the acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 was only 11%. If you’re considering applying, you should also know that Notre Dame is test optional at least through 2025. Yes, they are test optional. It's not surprising that Notre Dame is popular. Next, they look at your scores.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 16, 2024

The Class of 2028 was even more competitive — they received more than 65,000 applications, the largest number ever. Since we’re on the subject of academics, we should also talk a little about the SAT and ACT. Penn expects exemplary standardized test scores that back up your outstanding grades.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 11, 2024

They received a record-breaking 31,657 applications for the Class of 2028, resulting in a 5.3% In 2024, Dartmouth led the charge for making the SAT and ACT not just expected but mandatory for applicants. Do the SAT or ACT make a difference in the diversity and outcomes for an accepted class? If you act, write a side.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Northwestern Acceptance Rate Northwestern Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision, and Transfer Acceptance Rate Northwestern GPA Requirements SAT Requirements to get into Northwestern ACT Requirements to get into Northwestern What does Northwestern look for in students? 96% of admitted students were in the top 10% of their class.

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