PrepScholar

OCTOBER 2, 2023

If you’ve been thinking about college applications, you might also be thinking about applying early. You’ve likely heard that early action applications are an option and that there are benefits to applying early. So let’s clear that up now.

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Ivy College Essay

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Early Decision Notification Dates: College Admissions Announcements Understanding Early Decision: Early Decision (ED) is a college application choice that allows students to apply to their preferred school early in their senior year, typically by November 1st.

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Great College Advice

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Inevitably, when I visit colleges and sit through their information sessions, a question comes from a concerned parent in the audience asking about the school’s acceptance rate (the number admitted divided by the number who applied) for Early Decision versus Regular Decision. Neither will gain admission.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As the college admissions landscape becomes increasingly competitive, students and families are looking for ways to maximize their chances of acceptance. One strategy that has gained attention in recent years is Early Decision 2 (ED 2). WHAT IS EARLY DECISION 2? WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR EARLY DECISION 2?

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JANUARY 10, 2024

Although there has been some variability, more students are applying Early Decision or Restrictive Early Action to highly selective colleges resulting in even lower admission rates. Here is a summary of early admissions statistics for the Class of 2028. ED applicants increased by about 5% from last year.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 11, 2023

If you were denied admission by your early round target school, you are not alone. for Early Decision 1) are reporting increasing numbers of early round applications. This in turn means record-low early decision (ED) acceptance rates. This makes early round outright denials more common.

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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

Admissions Acceptance Rate Wake Forest University has an acceptance rate of 29.4%. The university received 10,512 applications and accepted 3091 students. Types of Admission The students can apply through the Early Decision and Regular Decision cycle. The acceptance rate for Early Decision was 30.6%.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

As college application season heats up, many high school seniors are navigating the exciting yet nerve-wracking process of applying to their dream schools. For those who have applied in the early rounds , many Early Decision 1 and Early Action deadlines are TODAY, while others, including Early Decision 2 deadlines extend into January.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

It gives you a sense of just how competitive the process is and helps you set realistic goals for your application. UPenn’s admissions process is as tough as it gets. For the Class of 2028 , the university received a record-breaking 65,235 applications and accepted only 3,508 students. Let’s get into it! 2027 59,465 5.9%

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Spark Admissions

JULY 7, 2022

Even setting aside the record-low admission rates at Ivy League schools this year, admission rates have dropped precipitously across the country. Many colleges rejected astoundingly large numbers of applicants this year, sending shockwaves through schools and communities. Changes in Admission Rates at Select Schools.

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road2college

JULY 24, 2023

Students have admission options when applying to college. These include Early Decision (ED), Early Decision 2 (ED 2) and Early. The post Early Decision vs. Early Action: Ins and Outs, Pros and Cons, and How to Choose appeared first on Road2College.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 8, 2023

With an impressive record-breaking number of applications, Dartmouth experienced a surge in interest from prospective students, solidifying its position as a top choice for higher education. Dartmouth received 28,841 applications for the Class of 2027. The number of ED applicants has increased by 45% over the past three years.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Compared to this, the Early Decision acceptance rate across Early Decision I and Early Decision II is comparatively generous at 16%. Swarthmore prioritizes applicants who prioritize them, and a high percentage of accepted first-years are accepted in the Early Decision rounds. Be ethical.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 22, 2023

Admission Acceptance Rate Columbia is known for its highly selective admissions process for the Class of 2025, Columbia received a record-high 60,551 applications and admitted 2,214 students for an acceptance rate of 3.6% Columbia students are not much bothered about sports or cheering on their team. Start today!

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road2college

JULY 20, 2023

Are you a student looking for a second chance to secure admission to a college? Early Decision 2 (ED 2). The post Exploring Early Decision 2: How It Works and Who Should Consider It appeared first on Road2College.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 5, 2023

Cornell University, renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to shaping future leaders, has witnessed a remarkable shift in its admissions landscape in recent years. Looking ahead to the Class of 2027, Cornell experienced a surge in applications, with an astounding 68,000 students vying for admission.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 5, 2023

Cornell University, renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to shaping future leaders, has witnessed a remarkable shift in its admissions landscape in recent years. Looking ahead to the Class of 2027, Cornell experienced a surge in applications, with an astounding 68,000 students vying for admission.

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Ivy Central

DECEMBER 21, 2022

When you apply to your top choice college in the early application round you will get one of three responses, accepted (yippee), rejected (boo) or deferred (what?). While being deferred is a disappointment it is also an opportunity to provide the admissions team with additional information that will strengthen your application.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 20, 2023

As the admission process becomes increasingly competitive, gaining insights into the acceptance rates and application statistics of top universities like UPenn can provide valuable information for aspiring students. The Class of 2027 witnessed an exceptional Early Decision applicant pool, making it the largest in UPenn's history.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 9, 2024

How does this translate to college and college admission? Naturally) Admissions SOS Over the years, I have asked audiences from Atlanta to Argentina (actually now in all hemispheres) to give me the first word they think of when they hear: “College Admission.” Eliminate weekend and holiday application deadlines.

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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. For others, the next big application deadline comes on December 2nd , when all applications to the University of California are due. See our UC Admissions Trends post for 2024 here.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 5, 2023

Harvard College, a citadel of academic excellence, is experiencing notable shifts in its admissions landscape for the Class of 2027. percent of applicants gaining acceptance, marking the second-lowest admissions rate in the College's history. During the early admissions cycle, Harvard College admitted 7.56

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Ivy Central

JUNE 5, 2023

As the gates of opportunity swing open at Columbia University, aspiring students from around the world eagerly await the results of their college applications. This year, the esteemed institution has witnessed an extraordinary surge in interest, with a record-breaking 57,129 applicants vying for a spot in the Class of 2027.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 5, 2023

As the gates of opportunity swing open at Columbia University, aspiring students from around the world eagerly await the results of their college applications. This year, the esteemed institution has witnessed an extraordinary surge in interest, with a record-breaking 57,129 applicants vying for a spot in the Class of 2027.

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Ivy Central

MAY 30, 2023

Class of 2027 embarks on the shifting of the admissions landscape at Yale University since the pandemic. The university received a total number of 52,250 applicants and 2,275 students were admitted. The university received a total number of 52,250 applicants and 2,275 students were admitted.

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Scoir

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Applying early decision might improve your odds of being accepted with certainty to your dream school, but it might limit your financial aid opportunity at the same time. As an early decision applicant, you agree that, if admitted, you will enroll at that university and withdrawal your applications from other colleges.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Why Campus Visits Matter On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next four weeks I will share college application tips to help the whole process run smoothly. However, I have noticed a recent trend that alarms me to my admissions expert core.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Admissions is, unsurprisingly, highly competitive and the overall acceptance rate is under 13%. In this post, we’re going to break down how to write a strong Early Decision II application to Harvey Mudd, but first let’s talk about why one should apply ED II at all. You also get your decision earlier, which is a nice perk.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 22, 2023

But when you dug deeper, you found a lot more than “early decision” – you found Early Action, Early Decision I, Early Decision II, and something called Single Choice Early Action, whatever that is. What Makes Early Decision I Different than Early Decision II?

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Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 14, 2023

Applying early admission is one of the most strategic moves you can make in seeking admission to a competitive college. Simply put, admissions rates are notably higher for early applicants who are in range, meaning that some students admitted in the early round would not be if they had waited for subsequent admissions rounds.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 6, 2023

Now that December’s flurry of early admissions decisions has abated, we can take a deep dive into the data to understand both the results and the institutional priorities that drove decision-making. ©Top Tier Admissions, January 2023. ©Top Tier Admissions, January 2023. Essay Guidance. LEARN MORE.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 15, 2024

More and more, college admissions is becoming a game. The days when kids simply submitted applications and waited for a response based on the merits of their application are long gone. As colleges and universities act more and more like businesses, they demand more than just an application from their prospects.

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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. Rather than include general advice (e.g., “Put

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 19, 2024

Like the other eight undergraduate institutions in the system, UCLA uses the UC Application (UC App) as its sole avenue of entry. The UC App opens on August 1 st each year (as does the Common App), and has an application deadline of November 30 th , with no opportunity for Early Action or Early Decision applications.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 14, 2024

In the words of Wake Forest, applying Early Decision II is the opportunity to show your interest in and commitment to us. That said, Wake Forest says that Early Decision applicants arent given preference in admissions. This is how to write a supplement (and more) that makes your application shine.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

APRIL 27, 2023

If you are a high school student or the parent of one, you already know that gaining admission to highly selective colleges is incredibly competitive. For the class of 2027, applications were up more than 20% at the most selective schools – so it’s no surprise that the regular decision admit rates are below 5% at the Ivies.

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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As the first wave of Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) results arrive in the first few weeks of December, many students may be deferred from the school of their dreams. By being deferred, the college is telling you that it has been unable to make a final decision on your application.

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