AdmissionSight

JANUARY 1, 2025

UChicago Acceptance Rate Trends UChicago Regular Decision Acceptance Rate UChicago Early Action Acceptance Rate UChicago Early Decision Acceptance Rate How to Get Accepted into UChicago UChicago Transfer Acceptance Rate UChicago Waitlist Acceptance Rate Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Is UChicagos Acceptance Rate?

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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. Test scores Unlike the many colleges that have reinstated standardized testing requirements , the UC schools remain test-blind and will not consider SAT or ACT scores.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 6, 2023

The future of standardised tests. Now, three years later, we see that the vast majority of colleges have not returned to the point of requiring applicants to include a SAT or ACT score as a part of their application. However, over the last year, a few colleges have started to require standardised test scores once again.

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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

Types of Admission The students can apply through the Early Decision and Regular Decision cycle. Early Decision I and Early Decision II is an opportunity for students to show that Wake Forest University is their number one choice. The acceptance rate for Early Decision was 30.6%.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Historically Black College or University (HBCU): In Title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965, Congress officially defined HBCUs as institutions of higher learning that were accredited and established before 1964, and whose principal mission is the education of Black Americans. Some colleges offer a second round of ED, called ED2.

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BestColleges

MARCH 8, 2024

Starting in fall 2024, Brown University will require students to submit SAT or ACT scores. 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.

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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. Prepare for the SAT and ACT. Kick off your college application timeline by getting ready for the SAT or ACT at the start of junior year. A great way to begin is by taking a full-length practice test for both.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 22, 2023

The college is Test Optional, meaning you don’t have to provide an SAT or ACT score when you apply, however, approximately 70% did include a score, 75% of reported SAT scores were 1480 and above while the ACT score was between 33 and 36. Acceptance GPA The average GPA of admitted students is typically in the 3.8-4.0

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North Star Admissions Consulting

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

College Application Tips: What to do After You Submit Your College Applications On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. Submit test scores, if you are including them in your candidacy.

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AHM Advising

DECEMBER 3, 2024

If you happen to receive a defer or deny decision in December, take a deep breath and remember that this is not the end of the journey - it is just a detour. If you applied Early Decision and are deferred, you are a competitive candidate for admission or you would have been denied. 2) EA and ED are not the only games in town.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 1, 2025

Considered These factors dont hold the same weight as the more important ones, but they still play a role in rounding out your application: Standardized test scores. SAT or ACT scores provide a picture of your academic abilities and help the admissions team see if youre academically prepared for Cornell.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Whether youre applying through Early Decision, Regular Decision, or considering a transfer, understanding these stats can help you take a more strategic approach. Also, Carnegie Mellon hasn’t released the full breakdown of Early Decision (ED) and Regular Decision (RD) data yet, so a direct comparison isnt possible.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

In this blog, we break down NYUs acceptance rates, including yield rate, Early and Regular Decision admit rates, transfer, and waitlist acceptance rates. While NYU doesnt always share the exact numbers for Early and Regular Decision, it did reveal that 22,000 students applied through Early Decision this year.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 29, 2025

Northwestern Admission Requirements Northwestern GPA Requirements Northwestern SAT Scores Northwestern ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into Northwestern Northwestern Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Northwestern? Standardized test scores (optional).

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

If you’re thinking about applying to Brown University and wondering about the early application options, you might be curious to know that Brown doesn’t offer Early Action. Instead, they offer Early Decision (ED) , which is a binding commitment to attend if accepted. So, what does Early Decision mean for you?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Spoiler alert: its about more than just test scores and grades. Standardized test scores (optional). Rice University has a test-optional policy, but if you do submit, aim for competitive scores. Rice University has a test-optional policy , so submitting SAT or ACT scores is completely up to you. Lets dive right in.

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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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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Duke’s Early Decision acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 dropped to a record low of 12.9%, even as the school received its highest number of Early Decision applications in the last eight years. The Early Decision Application Process at Duke Is Duke Test Optional?

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 11, 2025

Does UC Davis have Early Action or Early Decision? UC Davis doesn’t have Early Action or Early Decision , so you won’t need to worry about those options. Instead, you’ll apply through the Regular Decision process, and your application will be considered just like everyone else’s.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Well break down trends, compare Early Decision and Regular Decision rates, and take a closer look at transfer and waitlist statistics. Early Decision 5,207 1,174 22.6% The Early Decision acceptance rate is significantly highera trend seen across most elite schools. Overall 50,018 3,801 7.6%

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 14, 2025

For example, the early decision acceptance rate at Duke is much higher (13%), nearly 3 times, the regular decision acceptance rate (4.4%). So, if youre an international student who wants to get into Duke, you might want to consider applying Early Decision.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Youll also get quick tips on building a strong application, from GPA and test scores to extracurriculars and essays. Lets take a look at the complete breakdown of Rices acceptance rates for the Class of 2028: Application Type Total Applications Accepted Acceptance Rate Regular Decision 29,573 1,997 6.8% Early Decision 2,886 442 15.3%

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 12, 2025

Heres a quick breakdown: Admission Plan Application Deadline Decision Notification Early Decision I November 1 December 15 Early Decision II January 2 February 15 Regular Decision January 2 April 1 Spring Freshmen November 1 December 15 Here are the key things to keep in mind about the admission plans: Early Decision I & II.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

It takes more than good grades and test scores to earn your spot. Vanderbilt Admission Requirements Vanderbilt GPA Requirements Vanderbilt SAT Scores Vanderbilt ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting Into Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Vanderbilt?

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The deadlines, the essays, the test scores, the recommendations. Early Decision vs. Regular Decision Requirements How to Meet the Requirements to Get into College Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Are the Basic Requirements to Get into College? College applicationslets be honest, they can be pretty overwhelming.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Cornell University does not offer an Early Action application option. Instead, it provides an Early Decision (ED) plan, which is a binding commitment. This means that if you’re admitted through Early Decision, you’re obligated to enroll at Cornell and must withdraw any applications submitted to other institutions.

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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. So, should you even be trying to test?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 30, 2025

Very important They place the most importance on things like your talent/ability, character/personal qualities, standardized test scores, recommendations, and your application essay. Score well on the SAT/ACT. Even though Brown doesnt focus on demonstrated interest, strong SAT or ACT scores can still help bolster your application.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

For students, this means that just having great grades and test scores isn’t always enough. If your GPA is slightly lower, make up for it with high test scores, strong essays, or unique activities. If your test score isn’t as strong, don’t sweat it too much—just make sure the other parts of your application shine.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 16, 2025

UChicago Legacy Acceptance Rate Breaking Down UChicago Admissions: Important Rates UChicago GPA Requirements UChicago SAT and ACT Requirements What Are the UChicago Admission Requirements? Although UChicago doesn’t reveal the exact Early Action acceptance rate, we estimate it to be somewhat higher than the overall 4.5%

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Early Decision acceptance rate is much higher, closer to 17% , which encourages lots of people to apply ED. A massive number of the applicants admitted Early Decision basically knew that they would get in before submitting. First, the test scores. So, you have some homework. Let’s break it down.

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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. They write: “Students offered deferral must fill out the defer form in their student portal to be considered again in the Regular Decision process. Getting deferred can be really hard.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Amherst receives nearly 14,000 applications for first-year admissions, and about 10% of those are submitted in the Early Decision round. At Amherst there are two potential outcomes for an Early Decision application: acceptance or deferral. This is because Amherst typically does not reject Early Decision applicants.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Applying to colleges in the USA includes several unique components specifically for international applicants, from visa requirements to standardized tests. Early admission. This comes in two forms Early Decision and Early Action. Take the standardized tests. Heres a step-by-step guide: 1. Do your research.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 25, 2023

More than half of the applicants chose to apply for either Early Decision (ED) or Early Action (EA). 26% of applicants were admitted during Early Decision I/II and 15% were admitted during the Early Action round. GPA and Testing Requirements: Colorado College is extremely competitive.

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Ivy Central

MAY 24, 2023

Acceptance GPA and Standardised Test Scores: The average GPA of accepted students in the class of 2026 was 3.9 The college is test optional, however, nearly half of applicants did submit either an SAT or ACT score as a part of their application. For the class of 2026, the college had an acceptance rate was just below 19%.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 19, 2024

You applied to Wellesley Early Decision, and this wasn’t the plan. First, let’s talk about Wellesley Early Decision. The college offers Early Decision I (EDI) and Early Decision II (EDII) options. Very competitive scores for Wellesley are a 34+ on the ACT, or a 1520+ on the SAT.

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