Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Admissions/Application Language*: Acceptance/Admission: An offer of admission to a college for its incoming class. Admissions Decision: The outcome determined by a college's admissions committee regarding a student's application. Admission Rate: The proportion of the pool of applicants that is admitted to the college.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 18, 2025

In recent years, many of the most selective colleges have returned to relying on standardized testing. START NOW Similarly, AP exam scores have gained importance as a standardized measure of academic ability. A student must also be enrolled in a challenging curriculum across all subjects.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 15, 2025

A lower GPA can negatively affect your college applications by signaling to admissions officers potential challenges with meeting the academic rigor of their institution. It can make it harder for you to stand out among a pool of highly qualified applicants with higher GPAs. Perform well on standardized tests.

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Solomon Admissions

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The college application process can be overwhelming, but by familiarizing yourself with the most common questions, you can make the process much easier. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the college application process and their answers. When should I start the college application process?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 22, 2025

Getting into an Ivy League school is about setting yourself apart in a pool of equally accomplished applicants. What Application Essays Do Ivy League Schools Look For? What Do Ivy League Schools Look for in Letters of Recommendation? What Application Essays Do Ivy League Schools Look For? Depth over breadth.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Applying to college and going through the college application timeline is excruciatingly overwhelming, especially if you don’t have someone like a parent or older sibling who’s been through it to guide you. With so many steps involved—like writing your essay and asking for recommendation letters—it’s easy to feel lost.

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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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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) Standardized tests like the SAT and ACT have been a big part of college applications for decades. However, many schools have shifted to being test-optionalmeaning you dont have to submit your scores. GPA Your GPA (grade point average) is a huge part of your application.

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College Essay Guy

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Service Academy eligibility requirements Service Academies application process Service Academy essays Final thoughts What are the US Service Academies? Earn strong standardized test scores ( minimum SAT scores of 500 verbal and 500 math, or ACT scores of 21 English, 19 Social Studies, 24 Mathematics, and 24 Science).

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Harvard reviews applications holistically, considering every part of your profile, not just your grades. Harvard receives over 60,000 applications yearly, and most successful applicants have strong academic records. Think of your GPA as the foundation, while the rest of your application adds the details that make you unique.

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PrepScholar

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Many colleges have slightly different standardized test and letter of recommendation requirements. So how do you go about preparing your college applications, when colleges seem like they all want slightly different application materials? We will explain how to make the most versatile college application.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Cornell University is test-optional, but not for long. For Fall 2025 applicants, Cornell remains test-optional, giving students the choice to submit SAT or ACT scores. However, this policy will change for Fall 2026 admissions, when standardized test scores will once again be required.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In addition to being two of their toughest academic years, your child will be tasked with maximizing their standardized test scores, continuing to pursue high-impact extracurricular activities, securing recommendation letters, and working on their college applications by writing essay upon essay.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 28, 2025

10th Grade: Gaining Momentum Sophomore year is about refining academic and extracurricular focus while beginning standardized test preparation. Standardized Testing : Take the PSAT for practice. Test Preparation : Take SAT/ACT in your fall or spring semester. Quality of involvement matters more than quantity.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Standardized tests allow schools to compare the skills of students from different academic backgrounds. However, preparing for standardized tests takes time and money, and many applicants' scores are too low to help them. But even those schools typically accept test scores if applicants want to submit them.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 28, 2025

With homeschooled applicants typically making up less than 1% of Harvards freshman class and facing similarly competitive odds at other top institutions like Stanford and Yale, standing out is crucial. Here are five actionable tips to help you turn your homeschool experience into a winning college application.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

JUNIOR YEAR September - January Schedule and sit for standardized ACT or SAT tests if the student is taking them. Here is a list of colleges and universities that are standardized test-optional for the upcoming admissions cycle. Ask for advice on which high school teachers to ask for letters of recommendation.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Part of this gap comes from the changing role of standardized tests, but it highlights a bigger issuethe growing divide between students who are actively preparing for college and those who are not. Many admissions officers tend to focus heavily on a students sophomore and junior year academics when evaluating applications.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 30, 2025

If youre considering applying to Brown University , you’re probably wondering how to make your application stand out. Lets break it down and talk about whether Brown cares about how interested you are, and what that really means for your application. But you might be wondering: does Brown track demonstrated interest?

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 12, 2025

If you're a legacy applicant, the key is making sure your application rises above the rest you dont want to give them a reason to reject you. Heres what Vanderbilt has to say about their legacy admissions: The admissions process at Vanderbilt uses a holistic approach to review applicants. Now, lets be extremely honest with you.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 26, 2023

The university received 9,796 applicants and 943 students enrolled in the Class of 2026. Application Components A completed Common Application. $80 80 application fee Official copies of all high school transcripts. A school report and a letter of recommendation from a secondary school official.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 13, 2023

Application Components: High school transcripts Letter of recommendation from two teachers. Standardized test scores will not be considered for this program. If you need help with the application contact the Ivy Central team. Cost of Attendance The tuition for the YSPA 2023 program is $6,900.

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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.

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Ivy College Essay

JANUARY 2, 2024

What Do Schools Look for in a Transfer Application? Introduction: Transferring from one college to another is a significant decision that requires careful consideration and a well-crafted application. This article explores the key factors that admissions committees typically consider when evaluating transfer applications.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 20, 2025

Last year, they actually took 15, but with nearly 2k applicants, this represents only about a 0.7% For the record, Harvard also says, "The number of well-qualified applicants far exceeded the number of students admitted and enrolled each year as transfer students. However, we would highly recommend using letters sparingly.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

Read on to find out if you’re a competitive applicant and tips to lift your chances of going from applicant to admitted student. Once you know what Yale University is looking for, you can better tailor your application to meet their expectations. These will also help Yale contextualize your application.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 14, 2025

MIT doesnt give preferential treatment to legacy applicants, unlike many other elite colleges. 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. Does MIT do legacy? The short answer is no.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

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. The schools exclusivity definitely makes things harder for applicants. The school got an overwhelming 118,000 applications but only admitted 9,440 students. Meanwhile, NYUs 60.4%

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 25, 2025

Youll learn about MITs application process, deadlines, and how to figure out if MITs Early Action is the best option for you. MIT Admission Requirements When Does MIT Application Open? If youre deferred, your application will automatically roll into the Regular Action pool for consideration with later applicants.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

RSI’s unique curriculum RSIs rigorous curriculum blends theoretical learning with hands-on application. Field trips to science and technology facilities around Boston provide an inside look at the real-world applications of STEM. Most successful applicants rank in the top 1% of their class. How Hard Is It to Get into RSI?

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 7, 2023

At Spark, we find that students who meet these recommended standards have a much higher success rate of admission to top-ranked schools. We hope the factors below will give you a broad sense of what makes for a strong college application and offer insight into what college admissions officers are looking for from prospective students.

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Inside Emory Admission

MARCH 29, 2023

>> Updated March, 2023 Emory University has extended its test optional policy for applicants who plan to enroll as first-year students in Fall 2024. In addition, transfer applicants for Fall 2024 can also take advantage of this test optional policy. Emory will continue to superscore the ACT and SAT.

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Ivy Central

MAY 8, 2023

Admission Acceptance Rate In 2023, Wellesley received 8,400 applications, and 13% of students were offered admission. Regular Decision may be right for you if you need more time to get your application ready. School Report Two Teacher Evaluation Forms: This form will include a teacher's letter of recommendation.

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Ivy Central

MAY 13, 2023

The Class of 2027 had 47,120 applicants and a total of 1,763 students were accepted with an acceptance rate of 5.6%. Regular Decision may be right for you if you need more time to get your application ready. We can help you with your college application process. Student-to-Faculty Ratio The student-to-faculty ratio is 7:1.

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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. Here’s a closer look at what makes Vanderbilt a tough nut to crack: Thousands of applicants For the Class of 2028, Vanderbilt received 41,336 applications.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 3, 2025

Optimizing your SAT score is worth it since it plays a big role in your college application. Top-ranked institutionsespecially those in the Ivy League or the top 50typically admit students with SAT scores well above 1400 , meaning that in these applicant pools, a 960 SAT score would not significantly strengthen your application.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

So, how do you stand out in the sea of other ambitious applicants? Spoiler alert: its about more than just test scores and grades. For the Class of 2028, Rice University received 32,459 applications and admitted just 2,439 of them. A well-thought-out application can make all the difference. Letters of recommendation.

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