Top Tier Admissions

MAY 3, 2024

DARTMOUTH: ACCEPTANCE RATES DROP After a record low 17% acceptance rate in the binding Early Decision round , Dartmouth College continued the trend with another record low—a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 3.85%. This will likely result in a higher acceptance rate for the Regular Decision round.

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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. There are other standardized tests (AP, IB, etc.)

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Tulane’s Gibson Hall Tulane will release Early Decision II (EDII) notifications to first-year applicants on Monday, February 5, at 5:00 p.m. According to Tulane’s admissions office, those accepted EDII had an average core unweighted GPA of 3.62

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 6, 2023

See highlights from Georgetown’s official announcement below: Georgetown University accepted 13% of applicants for the undergraduate Class of 2027, a one percentage point increase from the Class of 2026. acceptance rate; and the School of Nursing had 466 applicants and accepted 16.1%

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 12, 2024

Below we’ve highlighted the 2028 acceptance rate data for five of our favorite “Hidden Ivies.” LEARN MORE THE HIDDEN IVIES: CLASS OF 2028 ACCEPTANCE RATES Colorado College (Colorado) This past year, 8,512 students applied to Colorado College with 19% being admitted to the Class of 2028. acceptance rate.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 19, 2024

BROWN UNIVERSITY: OVERALL ACCEPTANCE RATE REMAINS STABLE Brown offered admission to 5.16% of its applicants to the Class of 2028, slightly down from last year’s acceptance rate of 5.23% for the Class of 2027. Harvard University reversed course on its test-optional commitment just a week ago. For the Class of 2028, 3.8%

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BestColleges

MARCH 8, 2024

Brown becomes the third Ivy League school, following Yale and Dartmouth, to reinstate standardized testing requirements. The university also announced it will continue to offer an Early Decision option and maintain legacy preferences. So did Dartmouth, which became the first Ivy to return to standardized testing.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

If you’re considering applying, understanding the Johns Hopkins early decision acceptance rate can give you a better idea of your chances and help you prepare your application in the best possible way. What Is the Johns Hopkins Early Decision Acceptance Rate? What is the Johns Hopkins ED2 acceptance rate?

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The College Solutions Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

From Applying early decision to college is often a highly effective way to increase the odds of getting accepted at many colleges that offer this admission option. At plenty of colleges, applying early action can also boost admission odds. Here are things to consider: Applying Early Decision Definition.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 26, 2023

Admissions Acceptance Rate Brandeis University has an acceptance rate of 39%. Acceptance GPA Brandeis University accepts students who are among the top students of the class. The accepted students have a GPA greater than 3.83. Early Decision is a binding program. Optional standardized test scores.

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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

Admission · Acceptance Rate BU's admissions process is competitive, attracting a pool of talented applicants from around the world. The acceptance rate hovers around 20%, reflecting the university's rigorous standards and selective nature. The average acceptance GPA stands at 3.6,

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JANUARY 8, 2025

Standardized testing is becoming more important for students applying to selective colleges. Several colleges, including Brown, MIT, Stanford, Cornell (for students applying next year), and UT Austin are requiring standardized test scores from applicants. Read the release here. Read the article here. 45% of the U.S.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 8, 2023

Admissions · Acceptance Rate The universities admissions process seeks to identify academically talented and intellectually curious individuals. According to the most recent data, out of the 14,500 applicants, just 2,096 were offered places giving an acceptance rate of 14.4%.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Whether you applied Early Decision or Early Action, you were probably invested in getting into the University of Virginia. However, something gave them pause, and they needed more time to make their decision. During ED, their acceptance rate is around 24%, and EA is around 16%. Getting deferred can be really hard.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

If you’re reading this, you probably received disappointing news from Wake Forest in the Early Decision round, or you’re planning ahead in case that’s how things work out. Wake Forest recently received 17,479 applications and accepted only 3,768 students, a 21.6% acceptance rate overall. And then there is your story.

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The news comes as Boston University also announced that it received 78,634 applications for its Class of 2028, and 6,916 applications of these applications were submitted through BU’s binding Early Decision and Early Decision 2 programs. The ED numbers represent a 0.4%

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Ivy Central

MAY 5, 2023

Admission Acceptance Rate Hamilton College is a highly selective college with an 11.8% acceptance rate. Acceptance GPA The average high school GPA of admitted students at Hamilton College is 4.0. 86% of the accepted students ranked in the top 10% of their high school class. The acceptance rate for Early Decisions was 41%.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Getting a rejection in the Early Decision round is definitely not easy. The thing about Early Decision is it comes alone and it comes first. It’s sometimes easier to tolerate a rejection when it’s preceded by several acceptance letters. And Columbia in particular has just a 4% acceptance rate!

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

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

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Ivy Central

APRIL 24, 2023

Admission Acceptance Rate: Occidental College received 7,500 applicants. Acceptance GPA: Most students that are admitted to Occidental College have a 3.75+ high school GPA. Types of Admission: The students can enroll through Early Decision I and II. Students can only apply to one college for Early Decision.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If you applied Early Decision to the University of Chicago and you were rejected, we want you to know that you’re still amazing. Applying to college, taking AP courses, taking standardized tests, and generally just being a teenager isn’t always easy. It’s not a reflection of who you are. Need help re-writing an essay?

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Ivy Central

MAY 13, 2023

Admission Acceptance Rate Vanderbilt University is very competitive. The Class of 2027 had 47,120 applicants and a total of 1,763 students were accepted with an acceptance rate of 5.6%. Acceptance GPA The average high school GPA of admitted students at Vanderbilt University is more than 3.80.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 13, 2023

Admissions Acceptance Rate Williams College received 10,315 applications in the regular decision round and admitted 858 students. Applicants who accept their offers of admission will join the 255 incoming students admitted through the early decision program in December to form the Class of 2027.

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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. Last year, 14% of students admitted via early decision were related to Dartmouth alumni. Want To Read More About Dartmouth’s Acceptance Rate?

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Great College Advice

JULY 24, 2023

This is the time of year when I get calls from parents and students asking whether they should apply to college via early decision vs regular decision. This decision is a very important one, especially if you are considering some of the more selective colleges and universities in the country.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Brown University is rethinking its admissions policies, including early decision. Early decision programs favor wealthy, white students and counteract diversity efforts. Public pressure might cause universities to abandon early decision and similar policies. Dartmouth College, for instance, accepted 21.2%

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 17, 2025

of Early Decision applicants to the Class of 2029 after receiving a record-high number of applications, according to the Duke Chronicle. DUKE ACCEPTANCE RATE This year marked the universitys fifth test-optional admissions cycle. Last year, Duke had an overall acceptance rate of 5.1% for the Class of 2028.

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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. When are college applications due?

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Ivy Central

APRIL 28, 2023

The accepted students come from 47 states and 21 countries. Admission Acceptance Rate Scripps College is a highly selective college with an acceptance rate of 27.6%. Acceptance GPA 90% of students admitted to Scripps College have a high school GPA of more than 3.75. There are 95% domestic and 5%international students.

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Ivy Central

MAY 2, 2023

Admission Acceptance Rate Harvey Mudd College is a highly selective college with a 10% acceptance rate. Acceptance GPA Harvey Mudd College is a highly selective college and most of the accepted students have a high school GPA higher than 3.97. Many more students apply for Regular Decision than Early Decision.

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Top Tier Admissions

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. Over 8,500students applied to UPenn through its binding Early Decision program this year, around 500 more than last year. News and World Report.

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Ivy Central

MAY 3, 2023

Admission Acceptance Rate Pitzer College is a highly selective college with an 18% acceptance rate. Acceptance GPA Pitzer College is a highly selective college; most accepted students have a high school GPA higher than 4.05. Types of Admission The students can apply through the Early Decision and Regular Decision cycle.

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Ivy Central

MAY 5, 2023

Admission Acceptance Rate William & Mary has an acceptance rate of 33%. Acceptance GPA The students admitted to William & Mary have an average high school GPA of more than 3.9. Types of Admission The students can apply through the Early Decision and Regular Decision cycle.

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Inside Emory Admission

MARCH 29, 2023

>> Updated March, 2023 Emory University has extended its test optional policy for applicants who plan to enroll as first-year students in Fall 2024. In addition, transfer applicants for Fall 2024 can also take advantage of this test optional policy. Emory will continue to superscore the ACT and SAT.

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Solomon Admissions

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This gives you plenty of time to research colleges, take standardized tests, and complete all required application materials. Typically, a college application will require the following: a completed online application form, high school transcripts, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.

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Solomon Admissions

AUGUST 25, 2023

To help you navigate this process, this post provides an overview of the 4 main types of college admissions deadlines: Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision, and Rolling Admissions. Early Decision (ED) ED is a binding agreement between a student and a college.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 29, 2023

Admission Acceptance Rate Claremont McKenna College is a highly selective liberal arts college with a 10% acceptance rate. Acceptance GPA Claremont McKenna College is a highly selective college and most of the accepted students have a high school GPA higher than 3.97. They also have the option of the Regular Decision.

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