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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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 4, 2024

I recently hosted Top Tier Admissions’ “Ask Me Anything” webinar, where we dove deep into the importance of having a solid early admissions strategy and all the perks that come with it. It was an open floor, where parents and students could literally ask me anything about the college admissions process.

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 6, 2024

With each passing year, college admissions grows increasingly competitive. As a result, more and more students are applying under Early Decision and Early Action admissions plans. All of these schools also saw an increase in the total number of early applicants as well.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Now that we have reflected on the shifting landscape of college admissions in 2023 , let’s look ahead to 2024 and three key predictions for the year ahead. As we close out the year, we’re especially proud of our growth at Top Tier Admissions to better serve our students and their families.

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HelloCollege

JANUARY 9, 2025

Many students will know the feeling of opening an admissions decision and seeing one of two words: deferred or waitlisted. This is an opportunity to send an email to the admissions committee expressing your continued interest and to get specific about the way that you see yourself being a part of their university community.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 8, 2023

Wake Forest University announced an early action for admissions option specifically for first-generation students. That option will let students know of their admission decision by Jan. First-generation students face barriers to applying for college and sometimes miss out on early action deadlines.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 11, 2024

One major benefit of applying to college during the early rounds is receiving an admissions decision ahead of the regular timeline. For students who take advantage of the early admissions rounds, there are four possible outcomes: acceptance, denial, deferral, or direct-to-waitlist (a rarer option used at a few schools like UNC).

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The college admissions process can be filled with uncertainty. One source of information that can help reduce the uncertainty — in some respects — are college admissions counselors. But do you know how to write an email to college admissions counselors? However, you also want to avoid being annoying.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 29, 2023

Today, the Supreme Court overturned more than 40 years of case law that has consistently confirmed the legality of race-conscious admissions. Admissions leaders across the country have been preparing for this inevitability for years. HOW WILL ADMISSIONS RECRUITMENT CHANGE IN LIGHT OF THIS RULING?

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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? LEARN MORE WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF EARLY DECISION 2?

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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. Just Tell Me the College ED Notification Dates!

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BestColleges

JULY 7, 2023

Legacy admissions has been highly criticized in recent years, though only a few elite colleges have jettisoned the practice. The recent Supreme Court decision to ban race-conscious admissions has reinvigorated debates around legacy admissions. Supreme Court's recent decision to ban race-conscious admissions.

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This is NOT the end of your college admissions journey. All of these numbers add up to inevitable disappointment for some students. If you didn’t get the news you wanted or were expecting, don’t panic! Take a look at these 5 steps for managing deferrals and denials. Do you need help navigating a deferral or denial?

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Admissions Mom

DECEMBER 14, 2022

I get it — it’s a crazy tough time — especially if you weren’t offered admission. Watching you cry together and celebrate together and meme together and even sing together makes an (admissions)mom proud! Now, in case you think I’m trying to turn the admissions experience into some happy-ending forest-like fairytale — I’m not.

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Admissions Mom

DECEMBER 15, 2023

I get it — it’s a crazy tough time — especially if you weren’t offered admission. Now, in case you think I’m trying to turn the admissions experience into some happy-ending forest-like fairytale — I’m not. That’s why it’s important to have holistic admissions and not just base it on stats. t together and move forward.

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PrepScholar

JUNE 19, 2023

offer one or both early admission option, according to College Board. Read on for an explanation of how early decision and early action work, and whether or not they increase your chances for admission. While not all schools offer these options, about 450 colleges across the U.S.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 22, 2023

In recent years, the majority of selective colleges and universities in the United States have added some kind of early admission program, though these programs can vary significantly across schools. Using it to your advantage could substantially increase the likelihood of admission to your top choice school. Why is this?

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

EARLY DECISION NOTIFICATION DATES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW We realize the time between submitting your applications and when you learn your admissions results can be nerve-wracking and stressful. Your admissions result does not reflect who you are as a person.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

At Top Tier Admissions, we are committed to making the college admissions process more transparent. Easy access to clear data helps families understand trends in college admissions to make more informed decisions. Curious about admissions trends and strategies to improve your odds? WANT TO READ MORE?

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Admissions Village

APRIL 22, 2023

PART 2: College Admissions are increasingly more unpredictable for everyone, colleges included. The downside to a more robust, diverse applicant pool is that college admissions are increasingly more unpredictable. As a result, we had no choice but to significantly decrease the number of students to whom we offered admission.”

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 10, 2021

That is, a drop from a 30% admission rate to a 28% admission rate represents a less significant change than a drop from 5% to 3%, because that 2% accounts for a much larger share of the total applicants in the latter scenario. The post Drastic Changes in College Acceptance Rates in Recent Years appeared first on Spark Admissions.

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College Kickstart

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Seniors—in search of a better way to navigate college admissions madness? Capitalizing on odds-boosting early decision/early action opportunities. With early admission deadlines looming, now's the time to let College Kickstart make a difference for you. Take charge with College Kickstart!

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Berkeley² Academy

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

It has been quite a year already for college admissions, and we are still waiting for regular decision results! In this post, well share available early acceptance data from some of our students' most popular colleges along with why schools like Harvard, Princeton, and Cornell are declining to share certain information.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 27, 2023

With 2024 fast approaching, it’s time to take a look back at forces and factors that continue disrupting the college admissions process. Later this week, stay tuned for our predictions for the new year and reflections on this past year at Top Tier Admissions. LEARN MORE Will legacy preferences end?

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College Kickstart

MAY 4, 2018

Using a standard export from Naviance, we'll analyze your data and prepare a summary of admission and matriculation results, sliced and diced in a variety of ways to identify trends and provide insights to communicate to your board. Admission Trends. The Results by Admission Plan section helps you focus on admission trends.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 24, 2025

We recommend starting curriculum planning early if Brown is on the shortlist for your student lock in our 2024 pricing by enrolling in Private Counseling by February 1st. At Top Tier Admissions, we are committed to making the college admissions process more transparent. WANT TO READ MORE?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Getting in is competitive, so its natural to want a head start in the admissions process. In this blog, well explain if UC Berkeley has Early Action or Early Decision, along with its acceptance rate and admission requirements. Heres how UC Berkeleys admissions cycle works: The UC application opens on August 1 every year.

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Admissions Mom

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Here are some of my posts and YouTube Streams you might find helpful as you work through your apps: Making Your Peace with the Supplemental Essays YouTube Live Stream on Supplements The Activities Section YouTube Live Stream on Activities Editing Tips YouTube Live Stream on Editing Last-Minute Tips from my Early Admissions Early Bird Post Dealing with (..)

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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. None of the UCs offer early admission or consider standardized test scores.

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Berkeley² Academy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

After spending months working hard on their college applications, our seniors are finally hearing back from schools where they applied under early admissions plans! Today, well share information to help you reach the best possible admissions outcome. Rejected or Denied: The college has decided not to offer you admission.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Check out a timeline that lays out what you need to tackle as you work through the college admissions process. Keep this list flexible—update it throughout your junior year and even early senior year as your preferences and goals become clearer. Submit your CSS PROFILE if you’re applying early. A good starting point?

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College Kickstart

MAY 4, 2018

Using a standard export from Naviance, we'll analyze your data and prepare a summary of admission and matriculation results, sliced and diced in a variety of ways to identify trends and provide insights to your board. That includes incorporating the latest available Class of 2023 admission rates and the latest Barron's and U.S.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 23, 2024

When exploring how to apply for college in the USA for international students, its important to understand that US universities take a holistic approach to admissions. Building your profile early during your secondary school years will give you a strong edge. Early admission.

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Ivy College Essay

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

College Admissions: What is the Difference Between EA vs. ED vs. EDII? The college admissions process can be an overwhelming and confusing experience for both students and their families. Among the many decisions to make is whether to apply under Early Action (EA), Early Decision (ED), or Early Decision II (EDII).

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Describe an event, achievement, or experience of which you are particularly proud but that will not show up on a resume, may not garner any recognition, and does not appear anywhere else on your admission application. This also means they have high admission standards, so you need to make every part of your application stand out.

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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. Read release here. Read press release here. acceptance rate.

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The Ivy Dean

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

As the pandemic continues to evolve, so does the world of college admissions. Colleges have already made significant changes to their admissions processes, basing their decisions on new criteria, removing the requirement for standardized tests, and transitioning annual recruitment activities to be virtual.

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