Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Those students who are being reviewed Regular Decision for Boston University’s Class of 2028 will receive their admissions decisions on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Such first-year applicants will receive emails when their decisions are available within their BU web accounts on the MyBU Applicant Portal.

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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. Duke accepted a total of 2,790 students from a pool of 54,191 applicants. of applicants were accepted. Want To Read More About Duke University?

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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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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 1, 2025

For the Class of 2028, UChicagos acceptance rate hit a historic low of 4.5%. For the Class of 2028 , UChicago received 43,612 applications and admitted only 1,955 students. For the Class of 2028, 88.3% For the Class of 2028, UChicagos acceptance rate hit a record low of 4.5%. and the numbers back that up.

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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’s supplemental essays have not changed for the 2024-2025 application cycle and both questions are required for all applicants.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 4, 2023

See highlights from Yale’s official announcement below: Yale College admitted 2,275 students to the class of 2027 from its largest-ever pool of 52,250 applicants, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions announced on Thursday. An additional 1,145 applicants were offered spots on the waitlist. percent for the class of 2026, 4.62

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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. Applications for freshman admission increased 24.3% this year, for a staggering total of 90,562 applications. This decision will be communicated to applicants by January 15.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 26, 2024

Race-neutral admissions policies have historically failed to boost racial diversity among college students. 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.

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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. ACT Tutoring Hit your target score with our renowned ACT tutors.

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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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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. 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.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 8, 2024

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

In addition being required to respond to the first prompt, which is a returns from last year, all first-year applicants to WashU will now have the opportunity to respond in 250 words or fewer to one of the additional three optional prompts. Louis’ Class of 2028. 2023-2024 WashU Supplemental Prompts REQUIRED: 1. .

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 31, 2023

Harvard University’s 2023-2024 supplemental short essay prompts for first-year applicants have now been revealed with the launch of the 2023-2024 Common Application. This is up to 1,000 additional words of supplemental writing applicants can use to further differentiate their applications for first-year admission.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

for the Class of 2028, Yale makes it crystal clear that competition is fierce. It gives you a reality check on what you’re up against and helps you plan your application strategy without setting yourself up for unrealistic expectations. Let’s talk about the Yale acceptance rate for the Class of 2028: a mere 3.7%. 2027 52,303 4.5%

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Berkeley² Academy

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Below we have compiled a list of B2A students’ favorite, most applied to colleges and their release dates for Rolling, Priority, and Early applications. You will be reviewed again along with the Regular applicants. Rejected – The colleges have decided to go with other applicants. What decisions may you hear for this early round?

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 17, 2025

of Early Decision applicants to the Class of 2029 after receiving a record-high number of applications, according to the Duke Chronicle. for the Class of 2028. Southern schools have been rising in popularity, and Duke is no different, with applications for ED up 6% this year.

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EAB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Applying to more colleges: In 2021, the average number of college applications submitted by new college freshmen rose to 7 from 6 applications the year before. Some states, like Washington, California, and Illinois, have implemented policies that require public colleges to assist students with access to basic needs.

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 31, 2023

University of Pennsylvania has released its 2023-2024 supplemental essay prompts for first-year applicants. All first-year applicants to Penn will complete several Penn-specific short essays; yet, for the first time, the exact prompts students respond to will depend on the school within the university that they are applying to.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 29, 2024

For the Class of 2028, Caltechs acceptance rate was a mere 2.3%! Thats rightout of thousands of highly qualified applicants, only a sliver made the cut. Out of 13,863 applicants for the Class of 2028, only 315 were admitted , resulting in an extremely low 2.3% Caltechs admissions process is about as tough as it gets.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

See Highlights From The Emory Wheel Article Below: Emory University accepted 345 Early Decision II applicants to the Class of 2028 on Feb. Emory continued its test-optional policy this year and reported that 29% of ECAS applicants and 33% of Oxford applicants did not submit test scores.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 26, 2024

See Highlights From The Brown Daily Herald’s article Below: With an acceptance rate of 14.4%, the Class of 2028 early decision cycle was the second-most selective in Brown University’s history. In recent years, data shows that women have accounted for nearly twice as many applications as men, despite being admitted at a similar rate.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 16, 2025

To answer the question: yes, UChicago does consider legacy applicants in its admissions process. Still, the university evaluates applicants holistically, meaning they look at everything from your GPA and essays to your extracurriculars and how youll contribute to the campus community. But heres the thing: does UChicago consider legacy?

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

Princeton University has released its 2023-2024 supplemental essay prompts for first-year applicants, making it the final Ivy League institution to do so. 50 words or fewer; returning prompt from last year) Princeton also requires applicants to submit a graded written paper as part of their applications. Start drafting!

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 18, 2024

If youre aiming for Dartmouth, youll need a standout application that sets you apart. Plus, well cover the essentials like deadlines, GPA expectations, and tips for making your application shine. For the Class of 2028, Dartmouth saw a record-breaking 31,657 applications. Early Decision 3,550 606 17.1% Notice something?

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

With its rigorous academic standards, competitive acceptance rates, and emphasis on a well-rounded application, it’s no surprise that getting into Vanderbilt is hard. Here’s a closer look at what makes Vanderbilt a tough nut to crack: Thousands of applicants For the Class of 2028, Vanderbilt received 41,336 applications.

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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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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

is pretty intimidating, knowing the numbers upfront can actually help you shape a stronger, more targeted application. For the Class of 2028 , the MIT acceptance rate stands at 4.5%. Let’s do the math: out of 28,232 applications, only 1,284 students made it through. F or the Class of 2028, MIT’s yield rate was a hefty 86%.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Application Requirements at Stanford Helpful Tips for the Stanford Admission Process What Does Stanford Look For? It’s an early application option that lets you submit your application ahead of the regular deadline and hear back sooner. When Does Stanford Release Decisions for Early Action and Regular Decision? The best part?

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In their 6-3 vote on both Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v University of North Carolina , they restricted the ability of colleges and universities to consider a student’s race or ethnicity in their review of applicants for admission. LEARN MORE Will legacy preferences end?

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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. Out of 54,191 applicants, only 2,790 secured a spot.

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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

JUNE 29, 2023

In their 6-3 vote on both Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v University of North Carolina , they restricted the ability of colleges and universities to consider a student’s race or ethnicity in their review of applicants for admission. In this respect, much groundwork has already been laid.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

of early decision I and II applicants were admitted. The university recently announced it is extending its test-optional policy for applicants seeking entry to the university through Fall 2027. For the Class of 2027, RD and overall acceptance rates were both the lowest in university history at 4.2% and 5.6%, respectively.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 7, 2025

For the Class of 2028, UChicago received 43,612 applications and admitted just 1,955 students. Because of this policy, Northwestern hasnt published testing data for the Class of 2028. For the most recent stats, the acceptance rate was 17.9%, with 87,632 total applications and 15,722 students admitted. A solid 3.76.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Known for its rigorous academic programs, pioneering research, and world-class faculty, it’s no surprise that Johns Hopkins University draws thousands of applicants each year. The Class of 2028 received over 38,000 applications and had an overall acceptance rate of 6.2%, making it one of the most competitive admission cycles in the U.S.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

See Highlights From The Dartmouth Article Below: Dartmouth College admitted a record-low 17% of applicants during its binding Early Decision round following an all-time high of 3,550 students applying — an 18% jump from last year’s applicant pool.

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