Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 23, 2024

Cornell will reintroduce standardized testing requirements for undergraduate admissions starting in fall 2026, based on findings from a university Task Force on Standardized Testing in Admissions and pressure from peer institutions. Last year, 53% of enrolling students submitted test scores.

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Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Both colleges will start their new testing policy with current high school juniors, the university class of 2029. In the past, Brown has referred to a similar study, so it will be curious to see if they also reinstate testing requiring. Is it the tests that are biased, or are the tests reflecting unequal circumstances?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

But the facts tell us: with more students applying and standards rising, competition is getting fiercer each year. If you’re aiming for the Class of 2029, you’ll need a standout application. Class of 2029 stats More recently, Rice dropped its Early Decision results for the Class of 2029. ED acceptance rate.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 5, 2024

As of this morning, Brown is the third Ivy League school to reinstate standardized test scores, following Yale and Dartmouth’s lead and citing academic performance as the leading factor that influenced the decision. This new policy will begin with the class of 2029. There are other standardized tests (AP, IB, etc.)

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 12, 2024

Other Ivy League institutions, including Dartmouth College , Yale University , and Brown University , announced recently they would require standardized test scores again, effective for the Class of 2029. START NOW Harvard will accept alternative forms of testing, such as AP exam results , only in exceptional circumstances.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 12, 2024

Approximately 8-10% of the incoming class will be admitted from the waitlist according to Vice Provost for University Enrollment Affairs and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, Doug Christiansen. Christiansen said around half of the applicant pool submitted standardized test scores , similar to previous years.

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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.”

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 19, 2024

There was a 5% decrease from last year’s applicant pool, a decline that Logan Powell, Associate Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, said was “planned for and expected.” 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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AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

NYU yield rate The yield rate is the percentage of students who get accepted to a university and actually decide to enroll. yield rateits highest in the past five years: NYU Class Total Accepted Enrolled Yield Rate 2028 9,440 5,705 60.4% Standardized tests (optional). 2027 10,693 5,802 54.3% 2026 12,539 6,184 49.3%

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Harvard Application Timeline So, you’re thinking about applying to Harvard for the Class of 2029? The last recommended test date for SAT/ACT. Here are the five questions you’ll need to answer: Harvard has long recognized the importance of enrolling a diverse student body. Application deadline. Late October.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Northwestern yield rate Lets dive into Northwesterns yield ratethe percentage of admitted students who actually enroll. Northwestern is likely to prioritize applicants who demonstrate genuine interest, increasing the chances that accepted students will actually enroll. 2027 52,233 7.2% 2026 51,558 7.2% 2025 47,636 7% 2024 39,263 9.3%

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This morning, Dartmouth College announced that they are reactivating the standardized testing requirement for undergraduate admission, effective with the Class of 2029. Test scores are more reliable than high school grades, partly because of grade inflation in recent years.” It’s not about reinstating test scores!

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

The average ACT Math score for Dartmouth’s enrolled Class of 2025 fell between the 25th and 75th percentiles of 32 and 35. For the Class of 2029 and beyond, Dartmouth has reinstated its standardized testing requirement. For the Class of 2029 and beyond, Dartmouth has reinstated its standardized testing requirement.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

For the Class of 2029 and beyond, Dartmouth has reinstated its standardized testing requirement. Moreover, Dartmouth allows applicants to self-report their scores on their application, but official score records are required for admitted students who plan to enroll. What are Dartmouth’s SAT requirements?

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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%. Stellar test scores, a killer essay, or standout extracurriculars can help balance things out. Out of 2,745 applicants, only 114 were admitted, and just 75 of them enrolled.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Dartmouth has an undergraduate enrollment of about 4,500, most of whom live on campus. DARTMOUTH REINSTATES STANDARDIZED TESTING Just a few days ago, Dartmouth announced that it would be reinstating its standardized testing requirements , beginning with next year’s Class of 2029.

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The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 26, 2024

They have minimum academic distribution requirements, which you should absolutely review asap ( see page 16 here ), but they also test optional — and have been since 1984. This means that you don’t need to submit a standardized test scores if you don’t feel your scores are representative of your academic potential.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 22, 2024

Standardized Tests Many international exam systems operate on a different schedule from the US system, so when it comes to systems such as the British A-Levels they rely on the predicted results, “as provided by your school officials.” Brown is currently test-optional as of early 2024, but that policy could change.

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DC College Counseling

JUNE 12, 2024

And it also means that colleges are not sure who and how many students will be enrolling for the coming school year! Students applying during the upcoming admissions cycle for the Class of 2029 (those currently finishing their junior year) will still be grandfathered into the current test-optional admissions process.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Dartmouth yield rate Now lets talk about the yield rate, which shows how many admitted students actually enroll. or better), greatbut remember, test scores and extracurriculars can help balance things out if your GPA isnt quite there. Out of 768 hopefuls, only 12 were admitted, and just 7 decided to enroll.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 13, 2024

Of accepted and enrolled students, 94.5% Standardized Tests For the past few years, the SAT or ACT have not been required but would be considered if submitted. This focus translates into every aspect of the community on campus, which includes students from 92 countries. These students really are the best of the best.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

You’re still working on test scores. You’re planning to take or retake standardized tests and want to include your improved scores. Moreover, REA is a non-binding option, so if you’re accepted, you’re not obligated to enroll. You’re busy with something big. If the RD rate is as low as 3.3%

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 23, 2025

ENROLL NOW Heres what we know so far and our predictions for what these trends likely indicate: EARLY APPLICATION INSIGHTS AND PREDICTIONS This season saw increased application volume at private universities that still maintain test-optional admissions policies. Application Boot Camp Need strategic guidance from start to finish?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

University of Virginia yield rate A school’s yield rate shows how many admitted students actually decide to enroll. University of Virginia Class Total Accepted Enrolled Yield Rate 2028 9,909 3,961 40% 2027 9,533 3,966 41.6% University of Virginia Class Total Accepted Enrolled Yield Rate 2028 9,909 3,961 40% 2027 9,533 3,966 41.6%

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 8, 2025

Colleges now requiring testing including Brown , Dartmouth , and Yale saw notable decreases in application volume. Through careful enrollment management, those decreases in application volume meant only slight upticks in the overall admit rate, though: Brown experienced a 12.5% decrease in application volume. of its applicants.

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