Admissions, Early Admission and Semester

Preparing for Early Admissions Decisions

AHM Advising

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The holiday season has arrived, midterms are around the corner, and admissions decisions for ED I will soon be released. If you applied Early Decision and are deferred, you are a competitive candidate for admission or you would have been denied. High school seniors and parents, this is undoubtedly a stressful time.

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Rice University Acceptance Rate: Admissions Statistics

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. 2024 21,207 10% Looking at Rices RD acceptance rate trends over the past five years, its clear that admission has become increasingly competitive.

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Deferred? 5 Things You Need to Know This Year

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).

Early Decision

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Should I Apply ED I or ED II to College

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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A Simplified College Application Timeline Every High Schooler Needs

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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Accepted, Deferred, Denied – Next Steps

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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Public Ivies: Class of 2028 Acceptance Rates

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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North Dakota Scholarships

StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 9, 2025

Geisinger Scholarship Students must be first year students entering the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor for the upcoming fall semester. High-achieving, low-income students can apply for early admission to a QuestBridge college partner with a full four-year scholarship. Apply here. Read more here.

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Applying to Colleges in the USA: A Guide for International Students

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. Apply for financial aid. In the U.S.,

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UT Austin Shake-Up: Testing Required and a New Early Action Program

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.”

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College Admissions: The Year in Review

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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What To Do If You Are 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?

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Global Campuses, Dual Degree and Joint Degree Programs: What You Need to Know

Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 29, 2024

These days, your options extend well beyond a semester abroad with exciting options for joint and dual degrees with top universities in the U.S. GU-Q’s admissions process is separate from the main undergraduate admissions process with its own application form. and around the world. is done via the Common Application.

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Spotlight on Smith College

Expert Admissions

MARCH 30, 2023

Traditions: Mountain Day happens early each fall semester. 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.

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What To Do If Your Application is Deferred in College Admissions

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.

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Spotlight on Harvard University

Expert Admissions

MARCH 23, 2023

Harvard is known for its House system, and first-year students look forward to the spring semester when they learn which House they will call home for the next three years. Admissions Profile Average GPA: 4.2 Yes Offers Early Admissions? The post Spotlight on Harvard University appeared first on Expert Admissions.

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Everything You Need to Know About Being Deferred or Waitlisted

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.

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Mid-season Update on College Acceptance Trends for Class of 2024 (Copy)

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.

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UPenn: Early Acceptance Rate

Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

See Highlights From The Daily Pennsylvanian Article Below: The University of Pennsylvania did not immediately release the Class of 2028 early acceptance rate, continuing its decision to no longer publicly announce its acceptance rate during the regular decision admissions cycle for the Class of 2026.

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Everything You Need to Know About Early Decision NYU

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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Weekly Update: November 21

DC College Counseling

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

They are trying to keep their grades up while teachers try to squeeze in assessments between Thanksgiving and winter breaks, and they are also juggling hundreds of emails and requests to set up portals, add optional admissions videos, and apply to additional “special programs.” so students need to carefully analyze the information provided.

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Early Decision vs Regular Decision: Which is Better?

Great College Advice

JULY 24, 2023

Early Decision vs Regular Decision Regular decision is the normal process by which students apply by published deadlines, with a promise of receiving an admissions decision no later than April 1 of their senior year. The student agrees to withdraw all other applications, and not accept any other offers of admission.

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Mid-season Update on College Acceptance Trends for Class of 2024

CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 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.

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Binghamton University Acceptance Rate: What You Need to Know

StandOut College Prep

MARCH 24, 2023

In this post, we cover everything you need to know about getting into Binghamton University, including what to include in your application, different admissions types, and how to submit your application. Key Takeaways There are two types of admissions for Binghamton University. Regular admissions do not have any special clauses.

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Stanford’s Early Action And Regular Decision Notification Dates

AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This blog will walk you through everything you need to know about REA and Regular Decision at Stanford, including its notification dates for both admission types. We also include helpful tips on how to succeed during the admissions process. When Does Stanford Release Decisions for Early Action and Regular Decision?

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New York Scholarships

StandOut College Prep

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This scholarship is of $3,000 for a year and it is paid in two installments of $1,500 per semester. Reville Scholarship This is in the amount of $3,000 per recipient, is paid in installments of $1,500 per semester for any year the student is enrolled in college. Read more here. Learn more here. Read more here.

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Illinois Scholarships

StandOut College Prep

AUGUST 17, 2023

Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester. High-achieving, low-income students can apply for early admission to a QuestBridge college partner with a full four-year scholarship. This application is due April 30th. Learn more here. The application is due September 26th. Read more here.

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What is Early Decision 2?

HelloCollege

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

When it comes to admissions deadlines, the myriad of options and terminology can be confusingearly decision, early action, priority admission, rolling admission , and on and on it goes. Early Decision is exactly what it sounds likeyou decide early which college is your top choice and commit to attending if accepted.

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Preparing for Early Admissions Decisions

Rice University Acceptance Rate: Admissions Statistics

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Deferred? 5 Things You Need to Know This Year

Should I Apply ED I or ED II to College

A Simplified College Application Timeline Every High Schooler Needs

Accepted, Deferred, Denied – Next Steps

Public Ivies: Class of 2028 Acceptance Rates

North Dakota Scholarships

Applying to Colleges in the USA: A Guide for International Students

UT Austin Shake-Up: Testing Required and a New Early Action Program

College Admissions: The Year in Review

What To Do If You Are Deferred

Global Campuses, Dual Degree and Joint Degree Programs: What You Need to Know

Spotlight on Smith College

What To Do If Your Application is Deferred in College Admissions

Spotlight on Harvard University

Everything You Need to Know About Being Deferred or Waitlisted

Mid-season Update on College Acceptance Trends for Class of 2024 (Copy)

UPenn: Early Acceptance Rate

Everything You Need to Know About Early Decision NYU

Weekly Update: November 21

Early Decision vs Regular Decision: Which is Better?

Mid-season Update on College Acceptance Trends for Class of 2024

Binghamton University Acceptance Rate: What You Need to Know

Stanford’s Early Action And Regular Decision Notification Dates

New York Scholarships

Illinois Scholarships

What is Early Decision 2?

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