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. For the Class of 2028, 3.8% This year, Brown’s dual degree programs both saw their largest applicant pools.

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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.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 31, 2024

Between ever-increasing early application numbers, unexpected current events and other external factors, colleges seeking to further diversify (gender diversity, economic diversity, geographic diversity, etc.) TOP 10 EARLY ADMISSIONS TRENDS: CLASS OF 2028 1. percent had applications fees waived because of financial need, up from 19.7

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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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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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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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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 19, 2024

What does Harvard look for in an applicant? Lets dive into the key aspects of building a successful Harvard application. Once you hit submit, youll gain access to Harvards application portal, where you can monitor your materials and even update your application if necessary. Essays This is your chance to stand out.

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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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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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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 11, 2025

But before you hit send on your application, youre probably wondering, whats the UC Davis acceptance rate? For the Class of 2028 , UC Davis received 98,861 applications from first-time, first-year, degree-seeking students. UC Davis accepts a solid number of applicants, so dont get discouraged. Thats awesome!

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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

AUGUST 2, 2024

Yale University’s supplemental essay prompts for the upcoming 2024-2025 application cycle will remain the same as last year. While the long list of supplemental essay questions for Yale might seem overwhelming at first, it’s actually a fantastic opportunity to make your application stand out.

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Admissions Village

MARCH 24, 2024

Today, we are going to say that after you have done those things, studied hard in rigorous courses, participated in activities you feel passionate about, worked to be helpful to others you care about, spent time preparing good applications, studying for, and excelling at your standardized tests, the answer is NOTHING.

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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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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 14, 2025

MIT doesnt give preferential treatment to legacy applicants, unlike many other elite colleges. In this article, well unpack why MIT doesnt consider legacy admissions, explore some stats (like the MIT Common Data Set and MIT deferral rates), and share tips on how to crush your MIT application. Does MIT do legacy? The short answer is no.

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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. DUKE ACCEPTANCE RATE This year marked the universitys fifth test-optional admissions cycle. for the Class of 2028. Last year, Duke had an overall acceptance rate of 5.1%

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Many students who’ve just barely survived the wringer of junior year— with AP courses, standardized test prep, and campus visits ramping up college admissions pressure—are already feeling weary. Might as well toss in an application, right? Ah, the joys of senior fall! LEARN MORE What does all this mean for you?

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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 26, 2024

For many applicants, it represents the final verdict on their college aspirations, as they eagerly check their email or log into admission portals to discover whether they’ve been accepted, denied, or waitlisted. This year, Ivy Day will be on Thursday, March 28.

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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. SAT/ACT scores are used by colleges to try and standardize students across the country.

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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. 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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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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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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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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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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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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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Diversity Drops for the Class of 2028 As the new academic year was getting underway, MIT let the world know that its incoming class of 2028, the first to be admitted under the new restrictions on affirmative action set by the Supreme Court in 2023, was decidedly less diverse than in previous years. MIT is hardly alone in this regard.

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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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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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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. One of the unknowns is whether the applicant pool this year looked substantially different from that of previous years. I wondered about that.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 7, 2025

For the Class of 2028, UChicago received 43,612 applications and admitted just 1,955 students. Good news for those of you who cringe at the thought of standardized tests: Northwestern has been test-optional since 2020, and theyre keeping it that way for students applying for fall 2025. Its #11 in the U.S.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

See Highlights From The Daily Pennsylvanian Article Below: The University of Pennsylvania did not immediately release the Class of 2028 early acceptance rate, continuing its decision to no longer publicly announce its acceptance rate during the regular decision admissions cycle for the Class of 2026. Standardized test scores remain optional.

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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. Be sure to plan your applications accordingly! The best part? Rolling admissions.

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 5, 2023

December’s arrival means students are finishing up any remaining regular decision supplemental essays and applications. BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK UVA RELEASES ED AND EA NUMBERS The Cavalier Daily reported that the University of Virginia received 42,093 early action and early decision applications—an increase of 3.4

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 19, 2024

If youve got your sights set on joining the Class of 2029, heres the deal: Browns acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 hit a low of just 5.2%. With odds this slim, its worth figuring out where you stand and what you need to do to make your application shine. For the Class of 2028, 14.4% For the Class of 2028, 14.4%

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 5, 2025

Success isnt just about grades or test scores; your personal story and determination play a huge role, too. Lets break down everything you need to know, from the application essentials to strategies to help you stand out. A strong application with a clear narrative and solid academic record is more important than ever for you.

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