Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 21, 2023

Applicants who accept their offers of admission will join the 255 incoming students admitted through early decision in December to form the Class of 2027. This year, the College received 10,315 applications in the regular decision round, a decline of more than a quarter since last year.

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IvyWise College Admissions Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

In fact, in the latest admissions cycle, just 3.19% of applicants were offered a seat in the first-year class of 2026. Given this competitive admissions rate, some very talented students are going to find themselves on Harvard’s waitlist. How Many Applicants Does Harvard Waitlist?

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Admissions.Blog

MARCH 27, 2023

” NYU’s notable application growth from first year applicants has led to the private New York City-based university receiving a startling 98,000 Regular Decision applications during the 2022-2023 admissions cycle. Typically, NYU does not review its waitlist until after May 1.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 12, 2024

Application Boot Camp® Need strategic guidance from start to finish? Try Application Boot Camp®. overall, Duke’s acceptance rate is even lower than some Ivy League universities. overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2028. The combined early round acceptance rate was much more forgiving at 15.2%.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Your acceptance has been revoked. So, can a college revoke your acceptance? Can a College Revoke Your Admission Acceptance Offer? Why Do Acceptances Get Revoked? How to Avoid a Revoked Acceptance How to Appeal a Revoked Acceptance Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways Can a College Revoke Your Admission Acceptance Offer?

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 17, 2024

LOWEST EVER YALE ACCEPTANCE RATE Yale University accepted 3.73% of the record-high 57,465 total students who applied to the Class of 2028. This represents a decrease from last year’s overall acceptance rate of 4.35%. 773 students — just 1.34% of applicants — were offered a spot on the waitlist according to the Yale Daily News.

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Admissions.Blog

MARCH 19, 2023

Louis will release admission decisions for Regular Decision applicants in the late afternoon on March 23, 2023. Louis university received over 32,000 applications from “wonderful young people around the globe” this admissions cycle. WashU received 33,214 applications last year for its Class of 2026.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

With an acceptance rate of only 3.7% If you’re eyeing a spot at Yale, getting familiar with its acceptance rate matters. It gives you a reality check on what you’re up against and helps you plan your application strategy without setting yourself up for unrealistic expectations. What Is Yale’s Acceptance Rate?

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Enrollment Catalyst

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Application Process – While there is much that I could share about the application process, it is critical that your process is clearly outlined and communicated on your website and in your admissions materials. I still find it surprising that schools fail to clearly communicate the application process.

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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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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. Rather than include general advice (e.g., “Put

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Princeton College Consulting

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

While being deferred or waitlisted can be disappointing and in many respects can feel like a rejection, it is important to understand what being deferred or waitlisted means. Typically, a student who is deferred may still have a very strong application but the admissions committee feels they need to see a bit more from that student.

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SSA Online College Prep

JANUARY 26, 2024

Make sure to accept your waitlist spot! Get ready to decide if you get accepted! What should you do if you’re on a college waitlist? Many schools reported significant increases in the number of applications for the 2020-21 application cycle. For example, applications to Harvard were up 42% from 2019-2020.

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Spark Admissions

MAY 30, 2023

Meanwhile, many additional colleges, from Boston University to University of Virginia (UVA) to the University of Miami, saw their admission rates drop below 20% (meaning fewer than 1 in 5 applicants are admitted). Northeastern University, for instance, received more than 90,000 applications last year!

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SSA Online College Prep

JANUARY 5, 2024

How do college waitlists work ? How do colleges decide who is admitted off the waitlist? Waitlisted? Here’s What You Should Know Were you waitlisted and are you now wondering about your odds? By following these simple steps, you can raise your chances of getting accepted into the school of your dreams! Don’t panic.

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IvyWise College Admissions Blog

MARCH 29, 2023

You put time and effort into your application and supplements, only to find out you’ve been placed on the waitlist. What Is a College Waitlist? A college waitlist is a list of students who are waiting for admission into a specific school. What Are the Chances to Get Accepted if You Are Waitlisted?

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

APRIL 4, 2023

After the long process of college applications, it can be tough to be waitlisted at one of your top choice colleges. The first thing to do is to decide if you want to accept a place on the college's waitlist. Some colleges use their waitlists more than others. You can accept a spot on more than one waitlist.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Dartmouths latest acceptance rate is just 5.3%, the lowest in the schools history and one of the lowest in the country. If youre aiming for Dartmouth, youll need a standout application that sets you apart. In this blog, well unpack everything you should know about the Dartmouth acceptance rate. Early Decision 3,550 606 17.1%

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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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Berkeley² Academy

APRIL 6, 2024

Most responses will be a final decision of acceptance or rejection. However, some students may find themselves placed on a school’s waitlist. In this blog, we’ll go through what being waitlisted means, what to do about it, and how to strategically move forward with other college decisions.

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Admissions.Blog

MARCH 24, 2023

Northwestern University, located in Evanston, Illinois, finalized is Regular Decision selection process and notified applicants of their decisions today, Friday, March 24. Last year Northwestern reviewed 51,554 applications. Northwestern’s Fall 2022 ED applicant pool grew by 3.5% to just over 5,200 applicants.

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Berkeley² Academy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

After spending months working hard on their college applications, our seniors are finally hearing back from schools where they applied under early admissions plans! However, even after youve submitted your applications and received a decision, there is still work to be done and options to be weighed.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 4, 2023

The Cornell obsession with the technical translates into the statistics they share from their application and admissions process. These numbers are immensely helpful when grappling with what it means to be waitlisted by Cornell — and what to do next. Nearly as many (as we’ll dive into more below) are offered a spot on the waitlist.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

For the Class of 2027, the Stanford acceptance rate was only 3.9%. In this guide, we’ll unpack the numbers behind Stanford’s acceptance rate, looking at everything from Regular Decision and Early Action stats to transfer and waitlist rates. You’ll also get practical advice on crafting an application that stands out.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In recent years, Harvard has received over 60,000 applications for first-year admission, and accepted less than 2,000. The acceptance rate hovers around an intimidating 3%. Each year, Harvard waitlists a group of applicants instead of accepting or rejecting them. So, it’s a waiting game.

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SSA Online College Prep

JANUARY 26, 2024

What should I write about to get myself off the waitlist and accepted by the college? What should you do if you’re on a college waitlist? Write an essay to demonstrate interest to get accepted! Harvard got 42% more applicants in the 2020-2021 cycle than 2019-2020. How do I get my waitlist essay to the right person?

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Ivy College Essay

MAY 6, 2023

College Waitlists: How to Write a Good Letter of Continued Interest College waitlists can be a frustrating experience for students. After putting in countless hours of hard work and dedication towards their college applications, being put on a waitlist can feel like a rejection. The adcom is BUSY.

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Scoir

MAY 21, 2024

Plus, just like in recent years, a number of students may have also been waitlisted by their first-choice college. It seems as though the frustration around waitlisting students has been growing each year.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In the 2022-2023 application cycle , Pomona received 12,118 applications and admitted on 817. The acceptance rate was a mere 6.7%. Pomona aims for 415 applicants per class, so they plan for a 50% yield rate. 587 chose to join the waitlist and try their luck at getting a spot in the first-year class.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 9, 2024

MIT is also famous for being one of the hardest-to-get-into schools in the country, with a 4% acceptance rate. If you’re here, more than likely, you’ve been waitlisted by MIT, and because you’re an MIT-minded student, you probably want to know every single step and action item you can do to increase your chances of getting off the waitlist.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In the 2021-2022 application cycle , 14,707 applicants vied for those 400ish spots. acceptance rate. It’s a less-than-simple math equation, trying to guess what the yield rate will be — and any students accepted off of the waitlist are a result of that yield guess being off.

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Humbach Education Consulting

MARCH 14, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE By now, application decisions should be rolling in to your inbox/mailbox. What does it mean to be on the waitlist? Why do colleges have waitlists? Why do colleges have waitlists? Students are being accepted to many colleges – but you can only enroll at one. No, thanks!”

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Humbach Education Consulting

MARCH 13, 2020

By now, application decisions should be rolling in to your inbox/mailbox. What does it mean to be on the waitlist? Why do colleges have waitlists? Why do colleges have waitlists? Students are being accepted to many colleges – but you can only enroll at one. But what if your “final” decision isn’t so final?

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Marks Education

APRIL 12, 2023

And, alongside the clear outcomes—“Admitted” and “Not Admitted”—you might be faced with a less certain offer: the chance to pursue a college’s waitlist. It’s important to keep in mind that the chances of being admitted off of waitlists vary widely from college to college, and, in general, they don’t tend to be very high.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Last year, the in-state acceptance rate was about 42%, while the out-of-state rate was only about 10%. Many schools maintain a waitlist, and UNC is one of them. Every year, schools accept more applicants than they need. They do this because they know that not every student they accept will choose to attend their school.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Last year , in the 2022-2023 application cycle, Wellesley received over 8,000 applications and admitted just 1,138 students for an acceptance rate of only 14%. When they miscalculate, they turn to their waitlist. 1,180 accepted a spot on the waitlist, and 19 were eventually admitted, or.8%

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

You were likely among one of the nearly 40,000 applicants who vied for a place in the first-year class. During the 2022-23 application cycle, 1,710 students were offered a place on the waitlist. Of that group, 1,348 accepted the spot in Princeton admissions limbo, or 79%. Zero (yes, 0) were eventually admitted.

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