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% UChicago doesn’t share its admissions data until the release of the Common Data Set, but the university had a historically low acceptance rate for the Class of 2027, just 4.8%

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 28, 2024

The term “Little Ivies ” has been around since at least 1955, and refers to a group of small, private liberal arts colleges mostly clustered in New England whose history, prestige, endowments, and highly selective acceptance rates are comparable to the Ivy League. Below we will highlight the 2028 acceptance rate data of five of our favorites!

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 14, 2024

C ollege Private Counseling Develop an organized and effective application strategy that leverages your academic and extracurricular experience to stand out. and an overall out-of-state acceptance rate of 13%. and an overall out-of-state acceptance rate of 13%.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

At the same time, you know the acceptance rate at Yale is very low. How do schools like Yale choose who to accept? Do more extracurriculars? Read on to find out if you’re a competitive applicant and tips to lift your chances of going from applicant to admitted student. What about your high school GPA?

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Ivy Central

JUNE 6, 2023

Princeton University, renowned for its academic excellence and rigorous admissions process, has recently witnessed significant shifts in its acceptance rates and student demographics. Out of a staggering 37,601 applicants, only 1,657 students were offered admission to Princeton University.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

On the other hand, if you are a superstar premed student, you might be wondering whether you're optimizing your time by pursuing the “best” extracurricular activities for medical school. What are some unique extracurriculars for medical school? How could you compete with them? Do you even want to? Are you missing anything critical?

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 25, 2024

With an acceptance rate of just 4.8%, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) —the Cambridge-based STEM and Engineering powerhouse—has a lower acceptance rate than most Ivies. For the Class of 2027, only 1,291 students were admitted from among 26,914 applicants. Note: Applicants select from a drop-down list.)

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Ivy Central

JUNE 5, 2023

The admissions data for the Classes of 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027 reveal a significant change in acceptance rates and applicant numbers, highlighting the growing competitiveness of securing a spot at this prestigious institution. of the class, boasted an acceptance rate of 19.18% from 9,555 applicants.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 5, 2023

The admissions data for the Classes of 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027 reveal a significant change in acceptance rates and applicant numbers, highlighting the growing competitiveness of securing a spot at this prestigious institution. of the class, boasted an acceptance rate of 19.18% from 9,555 applicants.

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College Transitions

JUNE 17, 2024

Successful applicants to Cornell University universally possess an ‘A’ average in a rigorous high school curriculum, stellar SAT/ACT scores, and a record of accomplishment outside of the classroom in (typically) two or more extracurricular activities.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 21, 2023

Other parts of your application have to shine; this includes having killer extracurriculars. Why do extracurriculars matter? 95% of Dartmouth’ s class of 2026 were in the top decile of their high school, but that doesn’t mean that every applicant who was at the top of their class got in. Every applicant is different.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

This year, the application numbers for the MIT Class of 2027 plummeted. MIT received a total of 26,914 applications. MIT admissions officers observed a decrease in the number of applications from the 33,796 applications received for the Class of 2026. 9,488 applicants were deferred to the Regular Action phase.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

This year, the application numbers for the MIT Class of 2027 plummeted. MIT received a total of 26,914 applications. MIT admissions officers observed a decrease in the number of applications from the 33,796 applications received for the Class of 2026. 9,488 applicants were deferred to the Regular Action phase.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 26, 2023

acceptance rate, it takes more than just excellent grades to get in. Harvard uses a holistic admissions process, meaning they look at all aspects of your application. A large part of that is your extracurriculars. You may ask yourself, “Well, what should my extracurriculars look like?” Extracurricular?

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 9, 2023

acceptance rate, Columbia is looking for applicants who are the ~full package~. A big part of that is extracurriculars. Yes, this includes grades and scores, but also essays, supplemental materials, and especially extracurriculars. Let’s take a look at their extracurriculars. With about a 3.9%

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 4, 2023

In an effort “ to create a more equitable admissions process ,” Lafayette President Nicole Hurd declared that her college, “will now only consider up to six activities rather than the 10 available through the application form.”

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HelloCollege

APRIL 20, 2023

But, while the work you do in the classroom should be highlighted on your college application, you should also take the time to flesh out your extracurriculars. Extracurricular activities help college admissions officers get a fuller understanding of who you are—especially who you are outside an academic setting.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

MARCH 25, 2024

Look at curriculum, location, extracurriculars, and other aspects. Consider financial aid offers and learning support services, if applicable. Join social media groups for accepted students at the college. Follow the college's instructions to accept your chosen school by May 1st and submit the deposit (if required).

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 11, 2023

Since you’ve been taking English classes since practically your first day of school, you may be thinking you don’t have to do much to make yourself look like a strong applicant. Picking the right extracurriculars will be the difference between a rejection and an acceptance, but, luckily, we’re here to help.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 30, 2023

One of the most important things you will need is great extracurriculars Why does Brown care about what you do after school? And they can afford to be picky since they have a 5% acceptance rate. So what should your extracurriculars look like? Everything else We help our students craft a narrative with their applications.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Applying to college and going through the college application timeline is excruciatingly overwhelming, especially if you don’t have someone like a parent or older sibling who’s been through it to guide you. Curious if you’re keeping up with everything you need to do for college applications during senior year?

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 25, 2024

Whether you’re a high school junior gearing up for the application process or a sophomore seeking that competitive edge, here are 20 essential things to know about the original Application Boot Camp®. Take advantage of personalized consultations via phone or Zoom to fine-tune your action plan and refine your application strategy.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Two years after a cadre of educators and conservative activists announced the formation of the University of Austin , the new institution dedicated to a fearless pursuit of truth is accepting applications for its first class. 8, the institution announced it was accepting undergraduate applications for fall 2024.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 22, 2023

If you are dreaming of Yale, you also need to have great extracurriculars. But first, why do extracurriculars matter? With a sub-5 % acceptance rate, many qualified students don’t get in. The rest of your application also has to shine as well and the biggest chance you have to do this is with your extracurriculars.

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Solomon Admissions

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The college application process can be overwhelming, but by familiarizing yourself with the most common questions, you can make the process much easier. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the college application process and their answers. When should I start the college application process?

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HelloCollege

MAY 25, 2023

Many students struggle to decide which extracurriculars to include on their college applications and which activities to cross off. Still, choosing an appropriate activity list for your college applications is crucial. Luckily, this article provides a list of extracurriculars that are best left off college applications.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JUNE 11, 2023

Each year, hundreds of thousands of students with perfect or near-perfect grades and test scores submit their applications hoping to get into one or more of these elite schools. Unfortunately, the average acceptance rate across all eight schools was simultaneously a record low at 4.9%. 879 6,770 13.0% 1,730 44,532 3.9% 578 3,009 19.0%

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Next up in our series highlighting early round acceptance rates at top colleges is Vanderbilt University , located just outside of Nashville, Tennessee. For the Class of 2027, RD and overall acceptance rates were both the lowest in university history at 4.2% of early decision I and II applicants were admitted.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 5, 2023

So when we hear this question, we usually have to respond with a question, “What do their extracurriculars look like?” Why do extracurriculars matter at MIT? MIT has an insanely low acceptance rate of 3.96%. This acceptance rate is actually made up of two averaged rates: the early action rate of 4.7% And we love that.

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 11, 2024

Today’s post offers an introduction to college admissions and will provide starting points for all high school students to ensure they can start the application process with confidence. What’s included in a college application? These portals are where you’ll create a student account and complete and submit your applications.

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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. Duke’s RD acceptance rate hit another record-low, just 4.1%

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In addition to being two of their toughest academic years, your child will be tasked with maximizing their standardized test scores, continuing to pursue high-impact extracurricular activities, securing recommendation letters, and working on their college applications by writing essay upon essay.

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SSA Online College Prep

JUNE 12, 2023

Can your student use one essay for all of their applications ? While your essay is important, it’s far from the most important aspect of your application! That’s totally acceptable. They’re not looking for what’s wrong with your application - they’re looking for reasons to root for you. Short answer: YES.

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Berkeley² Academy

DECEMBER 15, 2023

If you are accepted: 1. Assess your options On average, students apply to 10-15 schools. If your acceptance is not binding, avoid immediately committing to a school, especially if you are still waiting on decisions from other colleges. Take into consideration all factors (academic, extracurricular, financial, etc.)

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Berkeley² Academy

MAY 24, 2024

Summer is almost here, and that means it’s time for students to decide what schools they will be applying to and to start preparing for college applications! Once students finalize their list, they should research what application portal(s) they’ll need to apply through. There is no Personal Statement for the UC Application.

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Berkeley² Academy

APRIL 26, 2024

As spring draws to a close and Decision Day approaches, colleges are beginning to release their admissions data for the most recent round of applications. Consider NYU—although it is ranked #35 by US News & World Report, its acceptance rate for the class of 2028 was just 8%, a more than 50% decrease from the class of 2024 (15.29%).

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College Transitions

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Much like the Ivy League colleges, Stanford, and MIT, the University of Chicago rejects many applicants who possess near-perfect (or perfect) test scores, grades, and extracurricular profiles. To further quantify this assertion, UChicago turned away.

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