Top Tier Admissions

JULY 19, 2024

VANDERBILT: RECORD-LOW ACCEPTANCE RATE While initially declining to report Early Decision statistics , we now know that Vanderbilt received 5,835 ED applicants to the Class of 2028, the most in its history. Its combined ED acceptance rate was 15.2%. It’s also frequently listed as both a “ Southern Ivy ” and a “ New Ivy.”

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Ivy Central

JUNE 8, 2023

One remarkable aspect of Dartmouth's admissions landscape is its consistent acceptance rate of 6% for the third consecutive year. The admissions process at Dartmouth comprises both regular decision and early decision rounds. The acceptance rate of 19% was an all-time low for the College’s early decision cohort.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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

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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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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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Receiving a rejection letter from your dream school in the Early Decision round can seem like a heavy blow. College admissions have become incredibly competitive and UVA’s acceptance rate is just 19%, according to U.S. College admissions have become incredibly competitive and UVA’s acceptance rate is just 19%, according to U.S.

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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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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Just because you didn’t get into Michigan Early Decision doesn’t mean that you need to cross off all schools with a low acceptance rate. We offer what’s called the “It’s Going to Be Okay” package for students who didn’t get into their top choice Early Decision school. What are the next deadlines? Not at all!

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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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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

The accepted students represent 47 states and 45 countries. Admissions Acceptance Rate Wake Forest University has an acceptance rate of 29.4%. The university received 10,512 applications and accepted 3091 students. 75% of the accepted students ranked in the top 10% of their high school class.

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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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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 1, 2024

Next up in our series highlighting early round acceptance rates at top colleges is Stanford University — which consistently ranks as one of the most selective schools in the country. Stanford typically admits around 25% of its incoming freshman class through early action, which is significantly less than some of its peer institutions.

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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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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 10, 2024

Easy access to clear data helps families understand trends in college admissions to make more informed decisions. We’re collecting early acceptance rate data at selective schools and providing insight and analysis of our own. This year’s acceptance rate marks the highest since 2019, when the College admitted 13.9

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With Early Decision deadlines in the rearview mirror, seniors are now turning their attention to their next round of applications. UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA: ACCEPTANCE RATES The University of California—with nine undergraduate campuses—is among the most popular options for college applicants.

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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, is a standardized test that gives you a sneak peek at what the SAT will be like. Early decision and early action applications usually have deadlines in November of your senior year, while most regular decision applications are due between January 1 and March 1.

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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 10, 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

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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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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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Admissions/Application Language*: Acceptance/Admission: An offer of admission to a college for its incoming class. Possible decisions include acceptance/admission, deferral to the regular decision pool (for applications submitted in the early rounds), placement on a waitlist, or denial of admission.

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