Ivy Central

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

In the last blog, I discussed Grade Point Average or GPA, how it is calculated and how it makes an essential contribution to the profile you present to colleges at application time. If colleges consider your GPA to be important, then you should too. Having a goal helps me focus my effort.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Admissions/Application Language*: Acceptance/Admission: An offer of admission to a college for its incoming class. For more about activities read our past blog. Admissions Decision: The outcome determined by a college's admissions committee regarding a student's application.

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Applying for a full-ride scholarship is generally going to be highly competitive, and most successful applicants go through a careful, multi-step process to make their application stand out. This might mean seeking tutoring, using prep resources, or creating a study schedule to raise your GPA and test scores over time.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 15, 2023

Stanford University has a worldwide reputation that every year attracts thousands of applications from all parts of the planet. Whatever it is that attracts you to Stanford, this blog will help you get to know more about it and whether it will be a good fit for you. and 94% of students presented with a GPA of more than 3.75.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 22, 2023

In this blog post, we will dive into some key data about Columbia University to help you get a better sense of what makes it such a special place. Acceptance GPA The average GPA of admitted students is typically in the 3.8-4.0 Overview Columbia University is a member of the prestigious Ivy League schools in the United States.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 14, 2025

Please remember that this is not a blog where you should post statistics or throw fellow students under the bus. Core Academic Information : In looking at the academic data for our accepted applicants, over 91% of their core grades are A’s. The mid 50% UGA GPA is 4.08 – 4.35, with a 4.22

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The applications are all in for the UGA Regular Decision group of students, so here is some information on the total UGA freshman applicant pool for Fall 2023. The total application numbers (EA and RD) are roughly 43,600, which is up substantially from last year. using the UGA GPA calculation method.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 15, 2025

At Top Tier Admissions , we help students design a personalized application strategy to maximize their odds of admission. receiving over 145,000 freshman applications in the most recent cycle. At UCLA, 9% of first-year applicants were admitted in Fall 2023, while transfers saw an acceptance rate of 26%.

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SSA Online College Prep

JUNE 12, 2023

Can your student use one essay for all of their applications ? While your essay is important, it’s far from the most important aspect of your application! Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Remember that your admission is based 75% on your GPA and 25% on your SAT/ACT score. Short answer: YES. Make up a test.

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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 7, 2025

While it may be beneficial to take both tests, this blog will answer the question, “Do you need both ACT and SAT for college?” Test-Optional Policies Colleges with test-optional policies allow students to decide whether to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their application.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Yale University , an Ivy League institution in New Haven, Connecticut, accepted 728 Early Action applicants to the Class of 2029. These were the first applicants to apply under Yales new test-flexible policy which requires at least one ACT, SAT, AP, or IB set of test scores. Looking to raise your standardized testing scores?

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 24, 2025

Brown received 5,048 early applications and accepted 906 applicants for an acceptance rate of 17.95%, according to the Brown Daily Herald. The number of early applications received fell by over 1,000, likely due to the announcement last year that Brown would once again require applicants to submit standardized test scores.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Students must attend eligible schools (more on that below), and there is kind of a lengthy list of eligibility requirements for applicants, but if you fulfill these requirements, the HOPE Scholarship can give you some much needed financial relief. HOPE Scholarship applicants must: Be U.S. HOPE GPA (we’ll explain what that means!)

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 22, 2023

When it comes to thinking about prioritizing college applications, your first step should be to make a college application plan. Get more college application tips on our blog ! What should I focus on in my college applications? Start today - often, starting is the hardest part.

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 6, 2024

What are the eligibility requirements for your GPA, test scores, and community service hours? Achieve the required minimum high school GPA. see table below) Submit the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) no later than August 31 after your high school graduation. However, raising your GPA above 3.0

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 21, 2025

The university received a record-breaking total of 3,311 applications a 21% increase from the previous year , according to The Emory Wheel. Last year, Emory accepted 5,508 of the 34,914 Class of 2028 applicants for an overall acceptance rate of 14%. Application Boot Camp Need strategic guidance from start to finish?

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

With its rigorous academic standards, competitive acceptance rates, and emphasis on a well-rounded application, it’s no surprise that getting into Vanderbilt is hard. 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.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 18, 2025

THE RISE OF THE HIGH SCHOOL GPA Colleges can easily notice school-specific grade inflation by looking at the schools yearly college profile. Many schools provide the colleges with a breakdown of GPAs or a grade distribution chart, like the ones below. GPA, which translates to an A-/B+ average.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

In-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the In-State EA applicant and admitted groups. Again, today’s decisions are only for In-State applicants (either a GA resident of a student studying in a GA High School). in comparison with the overall applicant pool.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

What's the acceptance rate for first-time, degree-seeking applicants? That's exactly what we're going to show you how to do in this blog post! Step 5 Familiarize yourself with what academic and non-academic factors the admissions committee values most when evaluating your application. GPA and a score of 28 on the ACT.

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Tex Admissions

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Im understandably receiving many questions about UT-Austins new opt-in waitlist for Fall 2025 first-time freshmen applicants. It also appeals they will allow for Waitlist opt-ins for Fall 2025 external transfer applicants. Appealing for a late application to be considered on time (for applicants only).

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Essay Hell

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

When I first heard about ChatGPT, and how this new artificial intelligence bot could write academic essays for students–and their teachers couldn’t tell the difference–I thought, “Ugh oh, looks like no one is going to need my services anymore” for help writing their college application essays. So I tried it out.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 21, 2025

At 4 pm ET today, March 21, UGA will release the transfer decisions for the Summer/Fall 2025 applicant pool. We admitted a large group of students based on their academic merit, and we also admitted a group of students based on both an academic and holistic review which I outlined in a previous transfer admissions blog post.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 17, 2025

of Early Decision applicants to the Class of 2029 after receiving a record-high number of applications, according to the Duke Chronicle. Southern schools have been rising in popularity, and Duke is no different, with applications for ED up 6% this year. Last year, Duke had an overall acceptance rate of 5.1%

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 1, 2025

In this blog, well show you 10 incredible colleges that offer free tuition to low-income students. Well also go over the GPA , test score requirements, and income limits you need to know about to qualify for financial aid. Target GPA/Test Scores: 4.2+ Target GPA/Test Scores: 3.9+ Target GPA/Test Scores: 4.1+

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 14, 2025

For the Class of 2027, UF got over 65,300 applications but only let in about 24%. In this blog, were breaking down everything you need to know about getting into UF. In this blog, were breaking down everything you need to know about getting into UF. These are your main options when it comes to sending in your application.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 20, 2025

Admissions officers not only look at your final GPA, but also analyze your transcript, course rigor, extracurricular activities, summer programs, academic competitions, and other aspects of your application. Strategies to Improve your GPA in College Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Is the Average Grading Method?

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

If a university says they are “very competitive” and their applicants academic information is “very strong”, what does that really mean? What does it mean when a college says they expect their applicant pool to have a “very rigorous curriculum”? That does not sound like a 5.00+ GPA in my world.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

This blog will break down UC San Diego’s rankings from sources like U.S. We’ll also cover the application process, selective majors, and frequently asked questions to help you navigate your college search. A perfect score in Industry Influence means that UCSDs research is widely used in real-world applications.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 22, 2025

In this blog, well break down everything you need to know about Dukes superscoring and overall testing policies. Plus, well share practical strategies to help you maximize your superscore and strengthen your overall application. If your SAT score is below 1520, you might be disadvantaged compared to other applicants.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

WILLIAMS COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE RATE Williams received 964 applications to its Early Decision program and admitted 257 of them to the Class of 2029 for an acceptance rate of 26.6%. The early applicant pool for the Class of 2029 decreased by 9.47% compared to the Class of 2028, likely leading to the increase in acceptance rate this year.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

JULY 29, 2024

an examination of your work ethic and maturity in and out of the classroom through all areas of the application, including recommendations. What is UGA looking at on your HS transcript , and how do we calculate the UGA GPA we use in our review? As such, UGA calculates our own UGA GPA that we reference in all the data points we share.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Out-of-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the overall EA applicant and admitted groups. Again, today’s decisions are only for Out-of-State applicants, and the data below is for the entire admitted EA group (In and Out of State). in comparison with the overall applicant pool.

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Marks Education

APRIL 9, 2025

See below for some common choices future nurses face in the college application process. In this scenario, youll still have a rigorous predetermined set of coursework and likely a minimum GPA to maintain, but youll have peace of mind that youre on the right track and will likely jump into nursing coursework earlier than at other schools.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The number of applicants dropped slightly (approximately a 4.1% Application Boot Camp Need strategic guidance from start to finish? Try Application Boot Camp. While the acceptance rate may be slightly higher than Regular Decision, be sure to submit your application with precision and care. for the Class of 2028.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore why it might be the right choice for you! They offer financial aid programs like FAFSA, scholarships, grants, and even waive application fees to help ease the financial burden on you and your family. The application fees—or lack thereof! What Are the Pros of Attending a Local Community College?

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 6, 2025

Whether you’re applying for a new job or submitting a college application, knowing how to calculate cumulative GPA can be a game-changer. In this blog, well walk you through everything you need to knowwhat a cumulative GPA is, why it matters, and, most importantly, how to calculate cumulative GPA step by step.

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