Admissions Early Admission Semester 
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.
Top Tier Admissions
MARCH 15, 2024
UT AUSTIN: STANDARDIZED TESTING REQUIRED After four years of test-optional admissions for undergraduate admissions, the University of Texas at Austin will once again require standardized testing scores , beginning with applications for the Fall 2025 semester. News & World Report in 2024. all else equal.”
Great College Advice
DECEMBER 20, 2022
As early admissions decisions have come over the last few weeks, many students are not being admitted or denied admission. Welcome to the purgatory of college admissions. Most colleges will require you to submit an official semester grade report. Your Application is Deferred. Many are being deferred.
Top Tier Admissions
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Even with top scores and strong grades, a deferral simply highlights how incredibly competitive the early admission landscape has become. After all, being deferred means you are still in the running for possible admission in a few months! Launch an action plan to maximize your chances of admission. DEFERRED OR DENIED?
CTK College Coach
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Seniors, are you waiting for college admissions decisions? It’s been another wild ride for 2024 high school seniors, and we’re only halfway through the admissions cycle. Early Admissions Trends for the Class of 2024: How are colleges handling the massive increase in applications? Watch this space as events develop.
StandOut College Prep
DECEMBER 27, 2022
As shared in the post about early admissions, if you apply to college during Early Action and Early Decision cycles , you will face a lot of competition. When more students apply early, you’re also likely to be deferred from at least one college. Very selective colleges defer as many as 70-80% of early applicants.
StandOut College Prep
MARCH 3, 2023
Key Takeaways NYU Early Decision acceptance rates show applying early gives the best chances. Admission into NYU by ED is binding, so be sure you really want to go there! NYU Admissions Profile NYU is a highly selective university, and the average GPA of admitted students is around a 3.6-3.7.
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