Princeton College Consulting

MARCH 28, 2023

Letters of recommendation are essential to your college application, especially since SAT/ACT scores have become optional. Recommendation letters are the only way universities will hear from others about who you are. When reading recommendation letters, the admissions teams will evaluate specific personality traits.

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Solomon Admissions

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Between the essays, activity list, transcript, and every other material that colleges ask for, teacher letters of recommendation (also known as LORs) might be the last thing on your mind as you assemble your college applications.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Out of all the moving pieces of your Harvard application, letters of recommendation can feel a bit out of your control. Let’s break down everything you need to know about Harvard letters of recommendation: how many you need, what Harvard wants to see in them, and how to guarantee yours makes a strong and lasting impression.

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College Transitions

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

When you hear the term letter of recommendation, your mind may turn to the nerve-wracking experience of asking your favorite high school teacher to write you a recommendation for your college application. The process for requesting a medical school letter of recommendation isnt much different.

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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. What about your high school GPA?

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Ivy Central

DECEMBER 21, 2022

While being deferred is a disappointment it is also an opportunity to provide the admissions team with additional information that will strengthen your application. Consider submitting an additional recommendation. Many colleges will let you send in additional letters of recommendation.

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Solomon Admissions

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

While admissions officers understand that nerves are high, mistakes happen, and the process is confusing, there are some major “don’ts” that can make or break your admission decision. Asking for a letter of recommendation from a teacher, supervisor, coach, or mentor should be a strategic and thought-out decision.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of college admissions, each passing year brings its own set of transformations and trends. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has released its admissions data for the Class of 2027. Of the 26,914 applicants, MIT offered admission to 1,259 students with a yield of 4.7%. The yield of 4.7%

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Ivy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of college admissions, each passing year brings its own set of transformations and trends. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has released its admissions data for the Class of 2027. Of the 26,914 applicants, MIT offered admission to 1,259 students with a yield of 4.7%. The yield of 4.7%

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions The most recent National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) State of College Admission Report updated its four-year college members’ survey of the Factors in the Admission Decision. College admissions officers read and re-read your transcript.

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CTK College Coach

JUNE 27, 2024

After coaching hundreds of high school students over the years, I finally had the chance to guide my oldest child through his college admissions journey, and I am thrilled for him to start college this fall at exactly where he wants to be. 2024 Admissions Trends: Why Are So Many Students Getting Deferred?

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 20, 2025

With its reputation as one of the most prestigious universities in the world, Stanfords admissions process is notoriously competitive. Stanford is renowned not just for its academic excellence but for its highly selective admissions process, making it a dream school for many and a reality for only a lucky few. 2026 56,378 3.7%

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Koodoos Learning

MAY 6, 2020

No matter how strong your grades are or how high your SAT scores, admission isn’t guaranteed. There are a number of factors that go into your admissions decision. Here’s a list of factors in order from most important to least important, based on findings by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).

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Ivy Central

MARCH 30, 2023

How to Apply The program is highly competitive, and students are selected based on their academic achievements, personal statements, and letters of recommendation. Ivy Central offers exceptional focus to help you prepare for college admissions throughout the high-schooling years. Start today!

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Sara Harberson

MARCH 20, 2023

My Facebook Live Q&A in March garnered college admissions questions from parents and students across the country on topics like letters of recommendation, test-optional colleges, admissions decisions, and much more!

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Ivy Central

MARCH 29, 2023

Up to three letters of recommendation from teachers, one of which will need to be from their biology teacher. Ivy Central offers exceptional focus to help you prepare for college admissions throughout the high-schooling years. Start today!

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 8, 2024

How long do college admissions take? It’s no secret that the college admissions process is a long and winding road. But exactly how long do college admissions take? Letters of Recommendation Most colleges require a letter of recommendation from your counselor and one or two letters of recommendation from your teachers.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JANUARY 13, 2025

This week we welcome Assistant Director of Admission, Ashley Brookshire, to the blog. the gray-area that is college admission. In keeping with that theme, lets venture to a topic that some of you may find highly relevant as college admission decisions are being released: deferrals. Welcome, Ashley! What should you do?

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Solomon Admissions

JULY 5, 2023

“Be nice to your college counselor – we write your letter of recommendation.” These words stood out in bold white letters on a bright red coffee mug that sat on my office desk for years. The Value of Recommendation Letters Like the college essay, letters of recommendation hold significant value in a holistic admission review.

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Princeton College Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2025

Many of us are familiar with the standard elements of a college applicationsuch as your academic background, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation. While each university has its own assessment process, there are core criteria that every reader focuses on.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Re-upping this blog based on a few recent conversations with college and neighborhood friends who have kids in the admission process right now. He told me that after watching his older son go through the admission process he has been telling his current high school senior who is applying to colleges to be prepared to hear “no.”

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 7, 2025

As we laid out back in August , your junior year is the most important year in preparing for college admissions from an academic standpoint as it is the last full year of grades that colleges will see as they review your college application and it will likely be your most rigorous year of classes with AP, Honors and/or IB courses.

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College Essay Guy

APRIL 23, 2024

A lot of students and families fundamentally misunderstand college admissions. But I want to help you understand, based on many years of experience on both sides of the admissions process, how the applicant evaluation process really works. TABLE OF CONTENTS (click to skip ahead) College admissions as identification of future potential?

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Princeton College Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

." – Heraclitus In the competitive realm of college admissions, it is your ability to reveal and demonstrate your character that becomes the silver bullet, helping you stand out while separating you from all the rest. So what does it mean when we say that the admissions process is a CHARACTER-BASED evaluation? Are you authentic?

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 15, 2022

To understand the private school admission process, we suggest beginning your research a full 12 months before the school year begins. In other words, in early fall of a student’s 8 th grade year or earlier for 9 th grade admission. Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY). Study abroad programs?

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HelloCollege

JULY 11, 2024

A college admissions consultant can be the make-or-break factor in gaining acceptances, unlocking financial opportunities, and making the entire process less stressful. What is a College Admission Consultant? A college admissions consultant is your personal guide through the college application journey.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

APRIL 30, 2023

Did I get into admissions or parenting for that purpose? But, since it’s that time of year in admissions land, I’m going to embrace those two letters to explain a few truths about waitlists. Should I send another letter of recommendation? Do I enjoy this? Can I give someone from the waitlist my spot? Hang in there.

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Great College Advice

OCTOBER 23, 2024

It’s a piece of writing that you undertake for a very specific purpose: to give college admissions officers the evidence they need in order to admit you to their school. In order to write the most compelling essay that you can, it is crucial to ask: what do college admissions look for in an essay? That is not a good strategy.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 31, 2024

By avoiding these ten common application mistakes, you’ll be well on your way to escaping the fright and finding your way to college admission success. Generic Essays Nothing is scarier for an admissions officer than reading an essay that could be written by any student (or AI). But don’t be spooked! LEARN MORE 2.

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Solomon Admissions

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A former college admissions officer weighs in on the fairness of the college admissions system. One of the things that keeps parents and students up late at night (and admissions consultants too!) is wondering whether the college admissions system is fair. A fair system?

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Ivy Central

JUNE 6, 2023

Princeton University, renowned for its academic excellence and rigorous admissions process, has recently witnessed significant shifts in its acceptance rates and student demographics. Out of a staggering 37,601 applicants, only 1,657 students were offered admission to Princeton University. Start today!

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Revolution Tutors

JANUARY 30, 2023

That depends on the program and the degree, but here are the general requirements: For a Studio Art MFA , like NYU Steinhardt’s program , you’ll need: An artist’s statement A portfolio of around twenty images of your work Up to three letters of recommendation. Here’s some more info on scoring stand-out Letters of Recommendation.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Where are CTK Class of 2025 students gaining admission in the early rounds this year? Regular Decision, Early Action, Rolling Admissions, Early Decision. If the school allows for a letter of continued interest, 100% write that. These letters are crucial at many schools that are protecting their yield.

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Ivy College Essay

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Mental Health and the Stress of College Admissions The journey to college admissions, and Ivy League college admissions in particular, can be a daunting one, filled with academic pressures, high expectations, and intense competition. It’s crucial for students to remember that everyone’s journey is unique.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 26, 2023

Admissions Acceptance Rate Brandeis University has an acceptance rate of 39%. Types of Admissions The student can apply to Barandies University throught their ED I, Early Decision II and Regular Decision programs. A school report and a letter of recommendation from a secondary school official. Start today!

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SSA Online College Prep

MARCH 30, 2023

Make life as easy as possible for your recommender - give them all the info (brag sheet!) Many colleges would actually prefer bulleted recommendation letters ! Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Parent FAQs: Letters of Recommendation Edition! That’s the essence of a great recommendation letter.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 7, 2023

With its overall admission rate still hovering near 3%, Harvard University is one of the most selective universities in the United State and in the world. At Spark, we find that students who meet these recommended standards have a much higher success rate of admission to top-ranked schools.

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