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. SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

In 2022, they accepted 3,549 students out of 54,588 – a 6.5% acceptance rate. But you are obviously aware of how competitive Penn is because you’re here for something else – waitlist info. Before we talk about how to get off the waitlist, let’s dive into their recent data re: waitlist. You’ll do this in April.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 11, 2024

Anyways, you’re here because you got waitlisted by Colorado College (CC for short), and you want to know your odds of getting off the waitlist and how to get off the waitlist. We know that CC’s overall acceptance rate in 2022-2023 was 16%, but the vast majority of those come from ED I, ED II, and EA. Onwards to step 3.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 22, 2024

To kick off our new series on Regular Decision acceptance rates, we’re covering the newly released Class of 2028 acceptance rate for Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). MIT OVERALL ACCEPTANCE RATE This year, 28,232 students applied to join the MIT Class of 2028 through Early Action (non-binding) and Regular Decision.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 3, 2024

For the 2022-2023 admissions cycle, they had a 10% acceptance rate. But you’re not here to know overall acceptance data – you’re here to learn about the CMC waitlist and how to get off of it. Thankfully, CMC actually shares their waitlist data, so we know that in 2022, 850 students were offered a spot on their waitlist.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

We aren’t going to sugarcoat it; being waitlisted is not fun. Boston University is one of those schools that is getting more popular every year, which can lead to a long waitlist. In 2023, they had a 14% acceptance rate. For example, in 2020, their acceptance rate was 22%. Accept your spot on the list.

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Anna Ivey Consulting

JANUARY 31, 2023

There’s so much advice floating around about waitlists and letters of continued interest. Sometimes you can tell when the advice is being dispensed from someone who hasn’t ever sat on the admissions side of the table. But we’ve sat on that side of the table, and our goal is always to teach you how to think like an admissions officer.

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Eastern Standard Time, and like during in Tulane’s Early Decision I (EDI) round , Tulane has reduced the number of EDII acceptances to provide more opportunities for students – particularly those from first generation or low/middle income backgrounds – who did not feel comfortable making a binding commitment to Tulane.

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Humbach Education Consulting

MARCH 13, 2020

What does it mean to be on the waitlist? Why do colleges have waitlists? Students are being accepted to many colleges – but you can only enroll at one. If a college realizes they may fall short of their enrollment target, they can accept students from their waitlist to fill the gap. So – I'm on the waitlist.

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Admissions Madness

JULY 9, 2022

Occasionally, deferred students are offered a spot on the waitlist, a kind of double-limbo. Another tool in the enrollment manager’s kit is the elusive waitlist. No applicant knows why they’re “invited to join” the waitlist rather than outright denied. Some years, everyone gains admission off the waitlist. I’m doubtful.

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CTK College Coach

JUNE 27, 2024

We saw a lot of movement in the test-optional space in 2024, with numerous selective colleges returning to requiring SAT or ACT scores. Every student should decide whether to prep for and take tests, which test to take (SAT or ACT) and how and when to prep for tests. Be patient: deferrals and waitlists Oh, the agony of the deferral!

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Elite Open School

DECEMBER 21, 2020

After all the blood, sweat, and tears we put into our college applications, we can’t help but dream of that special moment when we receive our coveted letters of acceptance. there are more potential outcomes to our applications than either outright acceptances or rejections. What does it mean to be deferred or waitlisted to college?

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Humbach Education Consulting

MARCH 14, 2019

What does it mean to be on the waitlist? Why do colleges have waitlists? Students are being accepted to many colleges – but you can only enroll at one. If a college realizes they may fall short of their enrollment target, they can accept students from their waitlist to fill the gap. So – I'm on the waitlist.

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CTK College Coach

MARCH 17, 2022

You may already have some acceptances in hand from rolling, early action, or early decision applications, or you may be waiting for your very first acceptance as colleges release their decisions for the regular round. Am I accepting an offer to a program that is less than ideal, even if it is at the “right” university?

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Admissions Village

APRIL 25, 2023

Part 3: This Process Is Opaque In the first part of this series, we discussed the role that the rise of test-optional (it is now optional to submit standardized test scores, SAT or ACT, at most colleges) has played in opening up the applicant pool to highly selective colleges. What can we say about test-optional admissions policies today?

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StandOut College Prep

APRIL 10, 2023

However, with a highly competitive admissions process and a low acceptance rate, navigating the journey to becoming an MIT student can be both exciting and daunting. Importance of understanding acceptance rates When considering applying to MIT or any other competitive university, it’s essential for you to understand the acceptance rate.

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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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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 30, 2024

52% of applicants submitted SAT scores while 18% submitted ACT scores. Essay Guidance Get our expert guidance on your college essays. LEARN MORE Michigan maintained their “test-flexible” policy for the Class of 2028. Interested in reading more about UMich? Is College Worth It?

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

A few CTK tips to consider: Tip # 1: Don’t commit until you are ready (and before the enrollment deadline) For the schools where you have been accepted, don’t let all those emails, glossy pamphlets, and stickers from colleges pressure you into making a commitment before you are ready. You can see my fulsome update on the digital SAT here.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

JUNIOR YEAR September - January Schedule and sit for standardized ACT or SAT tests if the student is taking them. May Study for and take SAT or ACT tests, if offered. June-August Study for and take SAT or ACT tests, if necessary. SENIOR YEAR September Plan to take the ACT or SAT one last time, if necessary.

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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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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. It’s typically taken during your junior year and is a great way to practice and see how you might score on the actual SAT. Prepare for the SAT and ACT. Worried about the cost?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

ACT or the College Board for the SATs) and university website for up-to-date offerings and application deadlines. Plan ACT or SAT test dates with the goal of achieving scores you’re happy with by the end of the summer before your senior year. Study for ACT or SAT. ACT, AP, SAT) be sent to the schools on your list.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This in turn means record-low early decision (ED) acceptance rates. For example, in a new policy UVA noted this year that “applicants will receive a decision of admit, waitlist or deny for all application rounds (Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision). Schools such as UVA (up 4.4% RD) or Yale (<4.3%

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

” Some young people have difficulty with that level of formality, so it might be acceptable to open the email with “Hello, Mr. Montgomery.” I submitted my application and my SAT scores on December 15, but I notice in the Gotham portal that my SAT scores have not yet been received.

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The Ivy Dean

MARCH 13, 2023

While undoubtedly competitive, Cornell has a higher acceptance rate than some other schools in the Ivy League: 10%. However, this is a significant decrease from its 14% acceptance rate in 2016. In keeping with national trends, Cornell University has extended its two-year suspension of SAT/ACT requirements to 2023 and 2024 applicants.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 26, 2024

For many applicants, it represents the final verdict on their college aspirations, as they eagerly check their email or log into admission portals to discover whether they’ve been accepted, denied, or waitlisted. Deferral/Denial and Waitlist Analysis & Guidance Launch an action plan to maximize your chances of admission.

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The Ivy Dean

MARCH 13, 2023

Known for being exceptionally competitive, Princeton’s historical acceptance rate has hovered around 5-6% in recent years , but the school has since stopped releasing its annual admissions rates. As such, applicants may submit an ACT or SAT score only if they wish to do so.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Instead of the acceptance you were hoping for, you’ve been deferred. At Amherst there are two potential outcomes for an Early Decision application: acceptance or deferral. Early Decision applications that are not accepted are deferred. There is work to do if you want to be part of the 9% of accepted applicants.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Examining the profiles of current students can help you determine your child’s odds of getting a Harvard acceptance. Harvard average ACT score: 34 25th percentile: 33 75th percentile: 35 Harvard average SAT score: 1520 25th percentile: 1460 75th percentile: 1580 It should be noted that ACT and SAT tests are now optional at Harvard.

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 15, 2024

For the past three admissions cycles (students applying to the university for 2021-2024 admission), students have had the choice of whether or not to submit SAT or ACT scores to be considered as part of their holistic review. Students who submit applications by October 15 will receive an admissions decision response by January 15.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Continue reading to discover the Boston University acceptance rate, the Boston University average GPA, and how your child can boost their BU admissions odds. If applicants were able to take the SAT or ACT exams and their scores accurately reflect their academic ability, they are encouraged to submit them. Average GPA: 3.9

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The University of Michigan is one of the best public universities in the country, and the acceptance rate is 18%. However, that number is pretty misleading as it incorporates both the in-state acceptance rate and the out-of-state rate. Before you begin working towards the Feb. These are schools that you are very likely to get into.

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Admissions Mom

APRIL 13, 2023

I keep seeing tons and tons — and tons — of posts with this school or that school, about negotiating financial aid, and looking for colleges that might still be accepting applications. They’ve been accepted to the schools they’ve worked so hard to be accepted to. They wonder why they were accepted over others.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

APRIL 26, 2021

JUNIOR YEAR January-April Schedule and sit for standardized ACT or SAT tests, if the student is taking them. May Study for and take SAT or ACT tests, if offered. June-August Study for and take SAT or ACT tests, if necessary. SENIOR YEAR September Plan to take the ACT or SAT one last time, if necessary.

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CTK College Coach

MARCH 31, 2022

An Open Letter to Seniors for “Ivy Day” 2022: Today is “Ivy Day,” when a group of what many consider the most elite undergraduate schools in the country release their acceptances. And then I was waitlisted. How have college acceptance rates changed? Do you know what the acceptance rate to Stanford was that year?

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 28, 2024

The acceptance rate for the class of 2028 was only 7.5%. When we get panicked emails from rejected or waitlisted students (not our clients, to be clear) wondering why they weren’t let in, the most common similarity is that they didn’t submit an optional supplement. They saw “optional,” and they took it seriously.

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