Ivy Central

APRIL 6, 2023

As the last few college offers trickle in it’s time to take a step back and consider what we can glean from the wins and rejections our students have received in the 2022/23 application cycle and the messages being received from different quarters of the college application universe. The future of standardised tests.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 17, 2024

Founded over 300 years ago, Yale University , is an Ivy League institution located in New Haven, CT and ranked #5 in Best Universities by the 2024 U.S. 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. News and World Report.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 12, 2024

The authors’ goal was to “create greater awareness of the small, distinctive cluster of colleges and universities of excellence that are available to gifted college-bound students.” Below we’ve highlighted the 2028 acceptance rate data for five of our favorite “Hidden Ivies.” However, just 8% of Regular Action students were accepted.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 24, 2024

However, despite the deep history and academic rigor that binds the Ivies together, other universities have reached similar levels of institutional respect and formed their own (unofficial) category — “Ivy Plus” or “Ivy+” schools. News and World Report rankings of National Universities (tied with Brown and Northwestern University).

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 14, 2024

A Yale University admissions officer, Richard Moll, coined the phrase in 1985 to refer to state universities that offer exceptional educations at a fraction of the Ivy league price for in-state students. and an overall out-of-state acceptance rate of 13%. and we expect to see another sub-9% acceptance rate for the Class of 2028.

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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. The university admitted 3,263 students out of 25,519 total applicants, which is 1,151 fewer applicants than last year.

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BestColleges

MARCH 8, 2024

Starting in fall 2024, Brown University will require students to submit SAT or ACT scores. The university also announced it will continue to offer an Early Decision option and maintain legacy preferences. Brown becomes the third Ivy League school, following Yale and Dartmouth, to reinstate standardized testing requirements.

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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

APRIL 6, 2023

The exact number of applications to the Class of 2027 is not public, but Penn Admissions said the University received more than 59,000. The University similarly declined to announce the acceptance rate for this year’s early decisions admissions cycle.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 31, 2023

The admitted class represents a median SAT score of 1540. TTA Takeaway: By sharing the median SAT score of its accepted students (an impressive 1540) we can infer that, to be a competitive applicant as a non-hooked student at NYU, you should aim for a score even higher. Our SAT tutors are almost booked for the summer.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 20, 2023

Is 1500 a Good SAT score? You’ve received your long-awaited SAT score. You see that you’ve received a 1500 SAT score. Does it mean you need to take the SAT again? Is it a score you can get into the top colleges and universities in the country with? Is 1500 a good SAT score? Is it a great score?

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 30, 2023

The median SAT is a 1510, and the median ACT is a 34. Given its 6 percent acceptance rate, median SAT score of 1510 and median ACT of 34, the importance of standardized testing as a data point is clear, even at test-optional colleges and universities.

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College Transitions

JULY 21, 2024

In the autumn of 1995, Ohio State University welcomed a typical freshman class of 5,794 individuals to campus. Ninety percent of this Buckeye cohort were Ohio residents and they carried an average SAT score of 1074 and a mean ACT just shy of 23. Over 25 years later, nearly 8,000 freshmen strutted onto campus with […]

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 29, 2023

Is 1410 a Good SAT Score? You’ve just received your SAT results, and you’re equally nervous, excited, and stressed to see the score. Before you start thinking about the next step, you might be wondering if a 1410 SAT score is good or bad. Your score determines which colleges and universities you should apply to.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 7, 2023

For the Class of 2027, the Emory acceptance rate was a mere 10% (compared to 11% for the Class of 2026 and 13% for the Class of 2025). THE LOW-DOWN ON TESTING The numbers speak for themselves: 64% of students admitted to Emory’s Class of 2027 reported SAT or ACT scores, slightly down from the 69 % who submitted scores for the Class of 2026.

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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%. We’re collecting early acceptance rate data at selective schools and providing insight and analysis of our own.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 12, 2024

However, there are a few clear standout private universities in the South that offer similarly high-caliber educational opportunities in appealing locations. overall, Duke’s acceptance rate is even lower than some Ivy League universities. overall, Duke’s acceptance rate is even lower than some Ivy League universities.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 8, 2023

With a reputation for diversity and a home to students with a progressive mindset, Wesleyan University offers students a wide range of study options including some outstanding arts related majors. Location: Wesleyan University is situated in the small town of Middletown, Connecticut, equidistant from New York and Boston. .

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Ivy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

The middle 50% SAT scores for admitted students were 790-800 for Math and 730-780 for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. The Class of 2026 received 33,767 first-year applications and only 1,337 students were admitted for the Class of 2026 with an acceptance rate of 3.96%. The diversity of the Class of 2027 is also encouraging.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

The middle 50% SAT scores for admitted students were 790-800 for Math and 730-780 for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. The Class of 2026 received 33,767 first-year applications and only 1,337 students were admitted for the Class of 2026 with an acceptance rate of 3.96%. The diversity of the Class of 2027 is also encouraging.

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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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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 19, 2024

Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and founded in 1764, Brown University is an Ivy League institution with 7,300 undergraduates. 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.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Dartmouth researchers found SAT and ACT scores can help identify high-achieving, under-resourced students since the college looks at scores in context to where a student is from. Researchers considered applicants' SAT/ACT scores, high school GPAs, other admissions indicators, and demographics data from 2017-2022.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 26, 2023

Brandeis University is a prestigious private research university located in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. The university has gained recognition for its academic excellence, commitment to social justice, and vibrant intellectual community. Graduation Rate Brandeis University has a 90% retention rate.

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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

Founded back in 1839, Boston University (BU) has evolved into a dynamic hub of learning, research, and cultural diversity. Overview : Boston University, or BU as it is more commonly referred to, is one of the larger private research universities in the United States. The average acceptance GPA stands at 3.6,

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Ivy Central

MARCH 8, 2023

Overview Brown University is a private Ivy League research institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. Location: Brown University is located in Providence, the capital of the smallest US state, Rhode Island. Admission Acceptance Rate: Brown University's acceptance rate for the class of 2025 was 5.4%.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 24, 2023

Of these chart-toppers, Pomona College had the lowest Class of 2026 acceptance rate, 6.03%. However, unlike the Ivies , for which overall acceptance rates sat below 7% across the board in the 2021-22 application cycle, some of the top-ranking liberal arts colleges exhibit more generous numbers. News, admitted 13.86% and 14.2%

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Ivy Central

MAY 10, 2023

Berkeley University, officially known as the University of California, Berkeley, is the flagship campus of the ten campuses of the University of California system. Berkeley is consistently ranked among the top public universities in the United States and the world. and above. .

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Ivy Central

JUNE 15, 2023

Northwestern University is a prestigious private research university located in Evanston, Illinois, with additional campuses in Chicago and Doha, Qatar. Founded in 1851, Northwestern is one of the Big Ten Conference's founding members and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".

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Ivy Central

MARCH 29, 2023

The Research in the Biological Sciences (RIBS) summer program at the University of Chicago is designed to provide students with a challenging and rewarding summer gaining hands-on research experience and exploring the world of biology in preparation for college and future careers in the field of biology.

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Ivy Central

MAY 13, 2023

Vanderbilt University is a private research university located in Nashville, Tennessee. The university is named after the shipping and rail magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt. He provided the initial $1 million endowment for the university. He provided the initial $1 million endowment for the university.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 12, 2024

World-renowned Harvard University was founded in 1636 and is currently ranked #3 in National Universities by the 2024 U.S. 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. News and World Report.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 7, 2023

With its overall admission rate still hovering near 3%, Harvard University is one of the most selective universities in the United State and in the world. Furthermore, a strong score on the SAT or ACT is still a significant asset. But, who gets in and why is also not random.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 26, 2023

The University of Chicago is one of the most prestigious private universities in the United States, located close to the heart of the city of Chicago. Founded in 1890, the university has a rich history of academic excellence and research innovation and is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world.

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Scoir

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Knowing whether to take the SAT or ACT can help relieve some of the stressors caused by the college admissions process. In the past, the SAT was typically a coastal test, predominant in the East and West Coast regions, while the ACT was more often taken in the middle of the country. Does that mean that you should take both tests?

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ACM College Consulting

MAY 3, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, one question continues to perplex students, parents AND counselors: Should students take the SAT? Many colleges have published data on what % of past accepted students submitted test scores and what the average test scores were.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 17, 2023

Let’s dive into what makes UK universities different and what you need to know to be successful in the application process. This is because UK universities do not have distribution requirements. applying to a university in the UK will feel like a breath of fresh air. if you plan to apply to a university in the UK.

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