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APRIL 19, 2024

Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and founded in 1764, Brown University is an Ivy League institution with 7,300 undergraduates. For the Class of 2028, 3.8% Brown followed the lead of Dartmouth College and Yale University who will also require standardized test scores , effective for the Class of 2029.

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MAY 24, 2024

Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth and UPenn, the “ancient eight” Ivy League institutions, are widely considered the nation’s most selective schools. 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%

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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

JANUARY 1, 2025

For the Class of 2028, UChicagos acceptance rate hit a historic low of 4.5%. Getting in is harder than ever, putting it ahead of even some Ivy League schools when it comes to exclusivity. For the Class of 2028 , UChicago received 43,612 applications and admitted only 1,955 students. For the Class of 2028, 88.3%

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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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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 31, 2024

the Class of 2028 early admissions results continue an ongoing trend in college admissions—higher application volumes (in most cases) and lower acceptance rates. TOP 10 EARLY ADMISSIONS TRENDS: CLASS OF 2028 1. Harvard’s early application numbers plummeted 17 percent for the Class of 2028.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Brown University , an Ivy League institution located in Providence, Rhode Island, is known for its commitment to a flexible and open curriculum. 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.

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JANUARY 14, 2025

At some schools, particularly Ivy League institutions, legacy status can give applicants an edge in the admissions process. With no legacy, MITs admissions process takes a holistic approach and evaluates applicants beyond just their test scores and academic achievements. How does MITs acceptance rate compare to the Ivy League?

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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. If you’re wondering about Vanderbilt’s GPA requirements, the acceptance rate, or how their admissions process compares to the Ivy League, this blog will break it all down.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 26, 2024

Ivy Day typically falls in late March or early April and is the day when Ivy League institutions and several other prestigious colleges release their regular decision admissions results. This year, Ivy Day will be on Thursday, March 28. Keep yourself occupied with activities or healthy hobbies that you enjoy.

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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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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 29, 2024

For the Class of 2028, Caltechs acceptance rate was a mere 2.3%! Out of 13,863 applicants for the Class of 2028, only 315 were admitted , resulting in an extremely low 2.3% Of the 315 students who got an offer for the Class of 2028, 222 said yes. For the Class of 2028, Caltechs acceptance rate of 2.3% acceptance rate.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Next up in our series highlighting early round acceptance rates at top colleges is Dartmouth College — an Ivy League institution located in Hanover, New Hampshire. In a break from recent years, Dartmouth did not report how many legacy students were admitted to the Class of 2028.

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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. Stanford’s test-optional policy extends to applicants applying for the Fall 2025 entry term.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Next up in our series highlighting early round acceptance rates at top colleges is University of Pennsylvania — an Ivy League institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Standardized test scores remain optional. UPenn was founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1740 and is ranked #6 in National Universities by the U.S.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

If your child is an Ivy-competitive college applicant hoping for a small student body and a large forested campus, Dartmouth College might be the right place for them. Average high school GPA: Like most of the Ivy League, Dartmouth does not report the GPAs of admitted students. tuition, room, board, and fees) lands at $87,793.

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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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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 18, 2024

For the Class of 2028, Dartmouth saw a record-breaking 31,657 applications. For Dartmouths Class of 2028, 1,183 of the 1,685 students who got in said, Yep, Im in. For the Class of 2028, the Dartmouth acceptance rate hit a record low of 5.3%, with 31,657 applicants vying for a spot. Meaning, the yield rate was 70%.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 10, 2024

For historical data, see our collection of Ivy League and Top College Acceptance Rates and Admissions Statistics , including the Class of 2027 Ivy League admissions data and admissions stats for a range of additional selective schools.

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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%. Brown Universitys acceptance rate is as intimidating as its Ivy League reputation suggests. For the Class of 2028, 14.4% For the Class of 2028, Browns yield rate hit 68.4%.

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 5, 2023

this New York Post article brings up an interesting point about a trickle-down effect that might result from students avoiding Ivy League schools because of anti-Semitism. If this occurs, I predict one of two scenarios.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 16, 2024

Penn (cause that’s our preferred name for this prestigious Ivy League) is known for attracting students who are driven, focused, and who have big dreams and even bigger plans for their futures. The Class of 2028 was even more competitive — they received more than 65,000 applications, the largest number ever.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) Standardized tests like the SAT and ACT have been a big part of college applications for decades. However, many schools have shifted to being test-optionalmeaning you dont have to submit your scores. Theyre selective, but not as intense as Ivy League schools.

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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%. Getting a deferral decision is a bummer no matter where you applied, but it’s especially frustrating when it comes from a dream school.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A member of the vaunted Ivy League, Yale has one of the best undergraduate programs in every single subject they offer. The acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 was only 3.7 %, the lowest acceptance rate in the history of the university. This post isn’t about the standardized test policy, though. 100 word limit).

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

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. You can self-report test scores through the Common Application or Coalition on Scoir, and if admitted, you’ll need to send official reports. Frequently Asked Questions 1.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 25, 2023

We’re here to show you how to write the Princeton supplemental essays, helping you give your best shot at walking through FitzRandolph Gate as a freshman in the Great Class of 2028. With the norm being top-notch standardized test scores like these – and a similarly top-notch unweighted GPA of 3.9

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 21, 2024

A recent article in Forbes tackled the growing public scrutiny of Ivy League monopoly by spotlighting the “ New Ivies ,” 10 public universities and 10 private universities that are “turning out the smart, driven graduates craved by employers of all types.” for the Class of 2028. How did they come up with this list?

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APRIL 26, 2024

Columbia University , an Ivy League institution founded in 1754, is located in New York City and ranks #12 (tied with Cornell and University of Chicago) in the 2024 U.S. It remains to be seen whether or not Columbia will waver in its decision to eliminate testing requirements for undergraduate admissions.

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Spark Admissions

JANUARY 23, 2023

After the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult or impossible for many students to take the ACT and the SAT, the vast majority of American colleges and universities chose to institute temporary (or, in some cases, permanent) test-optional policies. Which colleges will be test-optional for the high school Class of 2024 (a.k.a.

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JANUARY 23, 2023

After the COVID-19 pandemic made it difficult or impossible for many students to take the ACT and the SAT, the vast majority of American colleges and universities chose to institute temporary (or, in some cases, permanent) test-optional policies. Which colleges will be test-optional for the Class of 2024?

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Spark Admissions

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Because the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult or impossible for many students to take the ACT and the SAT, the vast majority of American colleges and universities chose to institute temporary (or, in some cases, permanent) test-optional policies. Which colleges will be test-optional for the Class of 2023?

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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%. It shows that Columbia is still a top pick for high-achieving students, even when they’ve got other Ivy League offers on the table.

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JANUARY 1, 2025

for the Class of 2028, Duke University has firmly established itself as one of the hardest schools to get into. Duke Universitys acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 dropped to a record low of 5.1%. For Dukes Class of 2028 , 1,739 out of 2,790 admitted students accepted their offers, giving the university a yield rate of 62.3%.

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MAY 13, 2024

CLASS OF 2028 ADMISSIONS: MOST UP, SOME DOWN Last month, many university and college press releases breathlessly proclaimed record-breaking volume and lowest admit rates in their history. A record number of high school students applied to Lehigh to be part of its Class of 2028, up 11% from the previous year. Last year, 56,538 applied.

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