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.

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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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HelloCollege

JANUARY 9, 2025

Many students will know the feeling of opening an admissions decision and seeing one of two words: deferred or waitlisted. Understanding the distinction in the deferred vs. waitlisted decision is essential to navigating this stage with confidence. What Does it Mean to be Deferred? What Does it Mean to Be Waitlisted?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In this blog, well break down Rice Universitys acceptance rate and key admissions trends, including Regular and Early Admissions, yield, transfer, and waitlist rates. Early Decision 2,886 442 15.3% Class of 2029 stats More recently, Rice dropped its Early Decision results for the Class of 2029.

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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

JANUARY 24, 2025

Brown University , an Ivy league institution in Providence, Rhode Island, saw its Early Decision acceptance rate for the Class of 2029 rise to the highest its been in over 5 years. Brown received 5,048 early applications and accepted 906 applicants for an acceptance rate of 17.95%, according to the Brown Daily Herald.

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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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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

JANUARY 31, 2024

Between ever-increasing early application numbers, unexpected current events and other external factors, colleges seeking to further diversify (gender diversity, economic diversity, geographic diversity, etc.) TOP 10 EARLY ADMISSIONS TRENDS: CLASS OF 2028 1. Yale , for instance, had a 9.02

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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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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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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 early decision application if that’s the route you’ve chosen.

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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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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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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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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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Admissions Madness

JUNE 4, 2022

At first glance, Early Decision seems like a good deal that benefits students because it promises higher admissions chances. Many elite universities offer binding Early Decision deadlines that oblige students to enroll if offered admission. The first early admissions deadlines arose in the 1950s.

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Cornell University Undergraduate Admissions Office

OCTOBER 11, 2023

By: Cornell University Undergraduate Admissions Staff The most common questions about Early Decision (ED) are: What is Early Decision exactly? How does ED differ from Early Action? Students interested in applying for Early Decision should know they can only apply to one Early Decision institution.

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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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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Brown University is rethinking its admissions policies, including early decision. Early decision programs favor wealthy, white students and counteract diversity efforts. Public pressure might cause universities to abandon early decision and similar policies. In the wake of the U.S.

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Great College Advice

JULY 24, 2023

This is the time of year when I get calls from parents and students asking whether they should apply to college via early decision vs regular decision. This decision is a very important one, especially if you are considering some of the more selective colleges and universities in the country.

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 3, 2023

The Early Decision (ED) I deadline for NYU (New York University) typically falls on November 15th each year. The EDII decision falls on January 15th. As you consider applying to NYU, it’s important to know that applying Early Decision can increase your chances of being admitted.

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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. Since there is NO early admission option, all applications are reviewed at the same time.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 7, 2024

You applied to Tulane Early Decision or Early Action because you really want to attend the university. The university offers two types of early application: Early Decision and Early Action. Connect with your Admissions Counselor Next, Tulane asked for something pretty rare when it comes to a deferral.

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PrepScholar

JUNE 19, 2023

Your counselors or friends might have suggested applying early action or early decision to increase your chances of being accepted. But does applying early raise the odds of being accepted to the college of your choice? offer one or both early admission option, according to College Board.

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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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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! However, even after youve submitted your applications and received a decision, there is still work to be done and options to be weighed.

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Last week was the one that so many high school seniors were waiting for–early decision releases! If you were admitted early decision, make sure you carefully read our recent blog post for ED admits. But what happens if you didn’t receive the decision you were hoping for? It’s updated almost daily!).

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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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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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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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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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Solomon Admissions

JANUARY 26, 2023

There are several different types of deadlines for consideration, and often, at least two per institution: early action, early decision, regular decision, and rolling. Below are examples of early action, single-choice early action, and restrictive early action deadlines.

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The Thoughtful College Search

MARCH 27, 2023

Is it ever appropriate for a student to renege on an Early Decision commitment? I also wonder if the next generation of college admission officers and college counselors will be as committed/neurotic as most of us are. They submitted the deposit, but almost immediately inquired about perhaps deferring admission for a PG year.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 1, 2022

You submitted your Early Decision and Early Action applications, and you are now resisting the urge to refresh your email as you await good news. Even with top scores and strong grades, a deferral simply highlights how incredibly competitive the early admission landscape has become. You did it! Take heart!

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Expert Admissions

MARCH 30, 2023

Admissions Profile Average GPA: 3.75 Yes Offers Early Admissions? Yes — Early Decision I and Early Decision II The post Spotlight on Smith College appeared first on Expert Admissions. The program’s 100+ students range in age from mid-twenties to sixties.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 19, 2023

For over a decade, the Ivy Plus Admissions group, whose admissions officers and staff meet annually to compare and discuss processes, standards, and industry trends, has included the eight Ivy League universities (Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale) as well as MIT, Stanford, and Duke.

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