AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

UPenn’s admissions process is as tough as it gets. UPenn Acceptance Rate Trends Over the past decade, the UPenn acceptance rate has been on a steady decline, making the already tough admissions process even more competitive. Here’s how it compares to other Ivies: Ivy League School Acceptance Rate (Class of 2028) Harvard University 3.6%

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Are you dreaming of attending an Ivy League school but feeling overwhelmed by the thought of its ultra-competitive admissions? While the original Ivy League schools are famous for their prestige, theres a growing list of New Ivy schools that are just as impressive. What Are the Ivy League Schools?

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

And if you’re aiming for an English degree, chances are you’re considering at least one Ivy League school you hope to attend. But which Ivy League is the best for English, and why are English majors still highly valuable in a world increasingly focused on STEM studies? News & World Report.

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The College Curators

JULY 30, 2024

As we move further away from the height of the pandemic, the admissions landscape is changing and many schools are reevaluating their testing policies. Harvard follows other Ivy League schools.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 8, 2024

So, youve set your sights on an Ivy League schoolgreat choice! With acceptance rates that often drop below 5%, its no surprise that applying to an Ivy League school feels like signing up for a high-stakes competition. If youre wondering which Ivy League school is the hardest to get into, youre in the right place.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

With Ivy League acceptance rates hitting record lows, more and more top students are looking beyond these traditional powerhousesand finding incredible opportunities at other elite schools across the country. In fact, a recent study found that 89% of Fortune 500 CEOs didnt attend an Ivy League school!

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Ivy Central

APRIL 20, 2023

Ivy Leagues are a group of eight esteemed and academically distinguished private research universities in the Northeastern United States. The Ivy League conference is one of the top-ranked academic athletic conferences in the NCAA Division I sports. If you need further guidance contact the Ivy Central team.

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

MARCH 31, 2025

One of my clients (twins) and I had a Zoom celebration with their maternal and paternal grandparents who reside in India!!! “Ivy Day or Ivy Admissions Day is when all the Ivy League schools announce their admissions decisions for regular decision first-year applicants. Decisions were released!

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Spark Admissions

MAY 30, 2023

Every year, college admission rates seem to get lower. This might be expected at Ivy League schools like Harvard University, Yale University, and Brown University, whose admission rates have dropped to record lows in recent years. But the trend is widespread at selective schools.

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JON BOECKENSTEDT'S ADMISSIONS WEBLOG

APRIL 1, 2025

April 1, 2025 In the years post-pandemic, several of the Ivy League institutions (along with their shadowed, loosely defined cousins, the “Ivy Plus” universities) have re-instituted their policy of requiring the SAT for admission.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 1, 2025

Getting in is harder than ever, putting it ahead of even some Ivy League schools when it comes to exclusivity. Below is the admissions data over the past decade: UChicago Class Total Applications Overall Acceptance Rate 2028 43,612 4.5% This widening gap makes UChicagos admissions process fiercely competitive.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 7, 2023

In recent years, top schools have seen increases in applications of 30, 40, even 50 percent, leading to some of their lowest-ever admission rates. School 2022 Admission Rate 2023 Admission Rate Harvard University 3.2% Why Are College Admission Rates Still So Low? Why Are College Admission Rates Still So Low?

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 10, 2025

The findings are both thought-provoking and sobering, especially for families navigating the competitive college admissions process. At Top Tier Admissions, we aim to help families understand and contextualize studies like this while empowering students to chart their unique paths to success.

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 24, 2023

Lately, you’ve probably been hearing about ChatGPT, a new artificial intelligence system that is likely to make an impact everywhere: education, politics, employment, and of course, college admissions. Similarly, the college admissions process, particularly at very selective schools, involves a tremendous number of written essays.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JANUARY 8, 2025

Some majors, including business, engineering, and computer science are becoming even more competitive during the admissions process. Here is a summary of some Early Decision admissions statistics for the Class of 2029. Ivy League Universities Brown Admitted 906 students Early Decision out of 5,048 applicants for an 18% admission rate.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Established in the late 19th century, Cornell University was the final college to join the Ivy League. The school is unique among both Ivies and private colleges, with government land grants and multiple campuses. Cornell's academic strength is concentrated in STEM, where it outranks its Ivy League peers.

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Ivy College Essay

AUGUST 1, 2024

How to Get Into an Ivy League College Getting into an Ivy League college is a dream for many high school students and their families. Ivy League schools typically look for students with near-perfect GPAs. Specificity: Tailor your essays to each Ivy League school you apply to.

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BestColleges

MAY 26, 2023

A new documentary, "Exclusion U," claims Ivy League colleges hoard wealth and stubbornly remain exclusive. It also suggests holistic admissions practices favor wealthy families, legacies, and student-athletes. The film calls on the Ivies to expand enrollments and support their communities. What's "significant"?

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 28, 2025

Admissions officers arent just looking for evidence that youre a hard worker or high achieverthey want to see your intellectual curiosity and genuine excitement for discovery. Write a Standout Personal Essay Your essay is your opportunity to show admissions officers who you are beyond your transcript. Focus on your love of learning.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

How hard is it to get into Ivy League schools? Discover strategic ways to boost your Ivy League admissions odds Learn how to increase your chances of getting into an ivy league college Part 1: Introduction Part 2: What grades are needed for Ivy League admission?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Which is the best Ivy League school? However, the pushback does not deter high-achieving college applicants and parents, who want to know which Ivy League school is the best. Interest in this answer stems from the Ivy League being synonymous with America’s most selective, prestigious, and elite colleges.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Plus, we’ll explore how knowing the motto can even give you an edge in the admissions process. Harvard Colors: The Crimson Legacy How Harvard Lives up to Its Motto Harvard and the Ivy League Identity The Power of Veritas in Your Harvard Application Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Is Harvard’s Motto?

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

Why choose Harvard University over other Ivy League schools? After all, the Ivy League is known for its return on investment to students, so it can be tough to decide which one stands out. Understanding these differences will help you make the best decision about which Ivy League school is the perfect match for you.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

An admission committee is a group of professionals tasked with evaluating student applications. Admission committees consist of admissions officers and sometimes faculty members, particularly at Ivy League schools, who collectively decide which students are accepted.

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College Transitions

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

By now, whether youve been told about them at a young age, know someone attending one of them, or just discovered them, my guess is that youve heard of the Ivy League schools. Most often regarded as the best schools in America, if not in the world, the Ivies’ […] But do you really know them?

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

If you’re wondering about Vanderbilt’s GPA requirements, the acceptance rate, or how their admissions process compares to the Ivy League, this blog will break it all down. What Other Admission Requirements Do You Need? With that many high-achieving students fighting for admission, the competition is fierce.

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Ivy College Essay

MARCH 23, 2025

However, being waitlisted is not the end of the road; it indicates that the admissions committee found your application compelling but couldn’t offer immediate admission due to limited space and because there were just other students who were just maybe slightly more of a solid bet. That last sentence is key: at the moment.

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Solomon Admissions

JULY 5, 2024

There is no set age to prepare your child for the Ivy League or Ivy-like schools. Academic prowess, a high level of personal development, along with a strategic approach are all necessary while positioning your child to apply to an Ivy League or… The post How early should I start preparing my child for the Ivy League?

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

That tiny number highlights how selective the admissions process is and how wildly popular Yale is among top-tier students aiming for the Ivy League. Here, we’ll break down Yale’s acceptance rate, explore how it’s changed over time, and share some practical tips to help boost your chances of standing out to admissions.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 13, 2025

Gender disparities in college admissions have made headlines in recent years, with women now outnumbering men on many campuses. Understanding these trends can help students better navigate the admissions landscape. She notes that, at some institutions, theres no admissions advantage based on gender.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 22, 2023

With a history that goes back to before the United States existed, it was founded in 1754 as Kings College, and being the only Ivy League college that is located in the centre of a major city Columbia University is one of America’s great universities. Columbia students are not much bothered about sports or cheering on their team.

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

School counselors at public schools spend 26% (at private schools: 51%) of their time on post-secondary (college admissions) counseling. In many cases, overworked and overwhelmed high school counselors simply have too many students to give individual attention needed in the competitive admissions environment. The result Acceptances!

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The degree is the first of its kind at an Ivy League university, according to the school. The University of Pennsylvania has unveiled its newest degree offering: a bachelor of science in engineering in artificial intelligence (AI), the first degree of its kind at an Ivy League institution, according to the school.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

Its not part of the Ivy League, but its admissions process is just as intense. For the Class of 2028 , NYU set a record-low acceptance rate of just 8%, out of a massive pool of over 118,000 applicants in a single admission round. Newsweek considers it one of the New Ivies, and it holds the #30 spot on U.S.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

At Top Tier Admissions, we take pride in our team of expert counselors who bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to guiding families through the college admissions process. Shannon Kennedy has over 25 years of experience in the college admissions field.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 14, 2025

In this article, well unpack why MIT doesnt consider legacy admissions, explore some stats (like the MIT Common Data Set and MIT deferral rates), and share tips on how to crush your MIT application. MIT is one of the few elite institutions that doesnt have legacy admissions because it holds steadfast to a meritocratic admissions process.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

The admissions process at Ivy League schools seems hard to understand. Below, we’ve condensed everything we know about the Yale University admissions process. In 2018, the overall acceptance rate at Yale was only 5.9%, meaning admissions officers rejected 94 out of every 100 students who applied.

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