Admissions Village

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Both colleges will start their new testing policy with current high school juniors, the university class of 2029. Yale and Dartmouth both stated their belief, backed up by studies they have done, that scores are more predictive of academic success at college than high school GPA.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

NYUs popularity has skyrocketed thanks to its strong reputation, better financial aid options , and test-optional policies. That said, they did confirm that for the Class of 2029 , around 25,000 students applied through Early Decision, while for the Class of 2028, that number was 22,000. If your GPA isnt quite there, dont stress.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 3, 2023

If you’re wondering what GPA is needed to get into Harvard, you’re not alone. What GPA do I need to get into Harvard? According to College Data, 76% of the admitted freshmen in the class of 2026 had a GPA of 4.0 or above, and 18% had GPAs from 3.78 The post What GPA is Needed to Get into Harvard?

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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%. This trend mirrors whats happening at other elite schools, where test-optional policies and holistic admissions reviews have fueled an application surge. And if your GPA isnt hitting that 3.9

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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. Dartmouth and other top colleges have always known that SATs are an important predictor of first year college GPA. It’s not about reinstating test scores!

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 23, 2024

Other Ivy League institutions, including Dartmouth College , Yale University , and Brown University , have also recently announced they would require standardized test scores again, effective for the Class of 2029. Brooks School of Public Policy, and the School of Industrial and Labor Relations).

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

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. Dartmouth and other top colleges have always known that SATs are an important predictor of first year college GPA.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

They also give them a better idea of the communities youre part of now and how you might contribute to the Class of 2029. Maybe you want to major in political science at Columbia to develop policies that promote equality in education worldwide. Below, weve included examples of Columbia essays that worked to help you craft your own.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

You can still apply early to public colleges or schools with non-restrictive Early Action policies, though. Stanford’s Restrictive Early Action Policy If you’re applying to Stanford through Restrictive Early Action (REA), there are some specific rules you need to follow. Good news—Stanford does allow some exceptions to its REA policy.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Plus, well cover the essentials like deadlines, GPA expectations, and tips for making your application shine. Test-optional policies introduced during the pandemic expanded the applicant pool, bringing in students who might not have applied otherwise. Dartmouths Early Decision policy Early Decision at Dartmouth is binding.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 14, 2025

Georgetowns Early Action (EA) policy stands out in a few key ways. Second, Georgetowns EA policy is restrictive, meaning that students applying through this round are prohibited from applying to any binding Early Decision schools. Georgetown University , a prestigious private university in Washington D.C.,

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

A solid GPA , strong test scores, meaningful extracurriculars, and standout essays can make all the difference in securing a spot at UVA. That being said, admission is still highly competitive every year, as shown in UVAs Common Data Set: University of Virginia Class Total ED Applications Total Accepted ED Acceptance Rate 2029 4,971 1,282 25.8%

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