The College Curators

JULY 30, 2024

As we move further away from the height of the pandemic, the admissions landscape is changing and many schools are reevaluating their testing policies. Harvard follows other Ivy League schools.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JANUARY 8, 2025

Some majors, including business, engineering, and computer science are becoming even more competitive during the admissions process. Here is a summary of some Early Decision admissions statistics for the Class of 2029. Ivy League Universities Brown Admitted 906 students Early Decision out of 5,048 applicants for an 18% admission rate.

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions The most recent National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) State of College Admission Report updated its four-year college members’ survey of the Factors in the Admission Decision. College admissions officers read and re-read your transcript.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 1, 2025

Below is the admissions data over the past decade: UChicago Class Total Applications Overall Acceptance Rate 2028 43,612 4.5% This widening gap makes UChicagos admissions process fiercely competitive. At the same time, the admissions office has worked hard to keep standards sky-high. Its getting tougher to get in every year.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

You know the drill—college admissions aren’t just about the grades and the test scores anymore. In fact, according to the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), 44% of colleges consider extracurricular activities as a significant factor in their admissions decisions.

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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The yield rate is the percentage of students who receive an offer of admission who actually enroll in that college. In general, ED2 gives you a statistically better shot at admission than if you go into the regular decision (RD) pool. Do you need help with the college admissions process? Colleges want high yield rates.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 20, 2025

With its reputation as one of the most prestigious universities in the world, Stanfords admissions process is notoriously competitive. Stanford is renowned not just for its academic excellence but for its highly selective admissions process, making it a dream school for many and a reality for only a lucky few. 2026 56,378 3.7%

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 11, 2025

That shows the admissions team that you’re ready for college-level work. UC Davis looks at your grades closely, so make sure you’re doing well in all your classes. They want to see good grades, sure, but they also want to see that you’re challenging yourself by taking tougher courses like AP or IB classes.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 20, 2025

Although college is a long way off, your freshman year of high school is a great time to begin laying the foundation that will help you with the college admissions process in the years to come. Having a job demonstrates commitment, responsibility, and maturity all things that college admissions officers like to see.

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Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In this blog post, we’ll explore the role of freshman-year grades in the college admissions process and provide you with… The post Do Freshman Grades Matter in the College Admissions Process? appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting. It’s a common concern and one that deserves a thoughtful answer.

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College Success

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The college admissions process is undergoing significant change, driven by advances in technology, shifts in the law, and student expectations as they apply to college. These trends are redefining how institutions evaluate applicants and how students navigate the admissions process. Among the most transformative forces.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 13, 2025

Gender disparities in college admissions have made headlines in recent years, with women now outnumbering men on many campuses. Understanding these trends can help students better navigate the admissions landscape. She notes that, at some institutions, theres no admissions advantage based on gender.

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Enrollment Catalyst

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Are you ready to elevate your school’s admissions process with cutting-edge AI? With Halda.ai, you’ll integrate AI-powered tools that engage visitors in real-time, deliver personalized content automatically, and generate an admissions lead. The post Ready to generate more admissions leads with cutting-edge AI?

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Princeton College Consulting

DECEMBER 6, 2024

One of the most pressing topics in college admissions today is students use of artificial intelligence (AI) when writing their application essays and the potential consequences that come with it. As a parent, you may wonder: Is AI the secret weapon for college applications?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This week we welcome Senior Assistant Director for International Admission, Sara Riggs, to the blog. Admission professionals give countless presentations about the application process. These are commonplace terms in the college admission landscape and are here to stay. Welcome, Sara! Usually, I request a replacement online.

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Solomon Admissions

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Admission committees utilize various resources to comprehensively evaluate an applicant, extending beyond the materials submitted directly by the student. One important resource is the Secondary School Report (SSR), and it’s helpful for students and parents to understand its role in the admission process.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 26, 2025

Yale Medical School Acceptance Rate Trends Yale School of Medicine Class of 2027 Academic Profile Yale Medical School Admission Requirements How to Get into the Yale School of Medicine Yale Medical School Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Is the Yale Medical School Acceptance Rate?

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 8, 2025

The 2024-2025 college admissions season is coming to a close. UT Austin continues to smash admissions records It was a huge year for UT Austin and other Texas schools. Over 90,000 students applied for Fall 2025 admission, compared to 72,885 students the previous year.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 7, 2025

As we laid out back in August , your junior year is the most important year in preparing for college admissions from an academic standpoint as it is the last full year of grades that colleges will see as they review your college application and it will likely be your most rigorous year of classes with AP, Honors and/or IB courses.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 18, 2025

In college admissions, the term “grade inflation” is frequently used. This review goes beyond just GPA and test scores, considering essays, extra-curricular activities, and letters of recommendation, among other things, as admissions offices consider a students candidacy.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

Its not part of the Ivy League, but its admissions process is just as intense. For the Class of 2028 , NYU set a record-low acceptance rate of just 8%, out of a massive pool of over 118,000 applicants in a single admission round. With thousands dreaming of becoming a Violet, the admissions process is bound to be intense.

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Princeton College Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2025

While these are all important components of an applicants profile, you might still wonder: What do admissions committees really look for when evaluating a candidate? While each university has its own assessment process, there are core criteria that every reader focuses on.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 6, 2025

That means students are often left to fend for themselves as they figure out how to best illustrate to college admissions officers that they have a research foundation. Our program helps students build essential research skills, enhance their college applications, and gain a competitive edge in admissions. What is a literature review?

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PrepScholar

MARCH 28, 2025

In this article, were going to explain what you need to know about how colleges are using AI scanning software and how it can impact your admissions prospects. Lets get started.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Where are CTK Class of 2025 students gaining admission in the early rounds this year? Regular Decision, Early Action, Rolling Admissions, Early Decision. With test optional a firmly entrenched approach to college admissions, average reported test scores at schools remain much higher than those pre-pandemic.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

With such a competitive admissions process, only the most exceptional applicants secure a spot. In this blog, well break down what Carnegie Mellons acceptance rate really means, how it has evolved over time, and what you can do to boost your chances of admission. But dont worry! Another perk? Extracurriculars.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Out of this competitive pool, only 3,801 students secured admission, resulting in an acceptance rate of just 7.6%. ED applicants have a clear edge since they demonstrate a strong commitment to Northwestern as their top choicesomething the admissions team often favors. Early Decision 5,207 1,174 22.6% Overall 50,018 3,801 7.6%

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Whether youre applying through Early Action, Regular Decision, or considering a transfer, understanding Notre Dames admission stats can help you create a more strategic approach. While its acceptance rate might be marginally higher than some Ivy League schools , gaining admission is far from easy. What Is Notre Dames Acceptance Rate?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 12, 2025

That depends on which admission plan you choose. These are binding admissions, meaning if you get in, youre committing to BC. If youre planning a gap semester or a late start, BC offers spring admission but not for students applying to Nursing or Human-Centered Engineering programs. Regular Decision. Spring Freshmen.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Take note: UC San Diego doesnt consider SAT or ACT scores for admission. If you want to learn how to answer these questions effectively, check out our guide to UCSD supplemental essays. You can still submit them, but they wont impact your acceptance. UCSD doesnt require recommendation letters either.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 22, 2025

for the Class of 2028, admissions have never been more competitive. Admissions officers at Ivy League schools look for students with near-perfect GPAs of 4.0 Ivy League admissions officers also look at the difficulty of your coursework. So, how do you impress Ivy League admissions officers? Harvard University 3 4.2

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 19, 2025

But, rather than thinking of these as a must-do list (because elements of the admission process are unpredictable and full of instances of it depends), we like to think of these as College admission nutrients (aka important elements for a healthy college application). Well talk you through it below.

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College Transitions

MARCH 19, 2025

You havent interacted with a college admissions officer ever since your schools College Fair, when you and hundreds of other seniors crowded your schools auditorium to meet representatives from various colleges and universities.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

To maximize your chances of admission to UVA, aim for a 1510 on the SAT or a 34 on the ACT , as these are the 75th percentile scores. You can submit an arts portfolio through Slideroom if you want your talent to be considered during admission. Admission is competitive. Standardized test scores (optional).

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Admissions Village

JANUARY 19, 2025

Every year at Admissions Village, we notice a new crop of summer programs aimed at high school students. The answer, like everything in college admissions, is: It depends, but they are NEVER a golden ticket in the world of highly selective college admissions. Many of them are very good, but are they necessary?

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Enrollment Catalyst

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Schools pour time, effort, and money into admissions and marketing, yet I often see the same critical mistakes repeated over and over again. Taking a Wait and See Approach With Inquiries Your admissions team gets a new inquiry. Ignoring the Sales Aspect of Admissions Some school leaders cringe at the word sales.

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Enrollment Catalyst

MARCH 20, 2025

Lasting enrollment growth and marketing effectiveness require a comprehensive, strategic approach that integrates marketing, admissions, retention, and financial aid. But there is a proven path to success: Integrate marketing, admissions, retention, and financial aid into a cohesive strategy. But the truth is, there is no magic wand.

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