Admissions Mom

DECEMBER 14, 2022

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Admissions Mom

DECEMBER 15, 2023

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 10, 2021

However, as you no doubt know, overall acceptance rate is not the only statistic that matters. During such an uncertain and unprecedented time, many schools relied more heavily on early admission applicants than ever, at least where offered.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 22, 2023

But when you dug deeper, you found a lot more than “early decision” – you found Early Action, Early Decision I, Early Decision II, and something called Single Choice Early Action, whatever that is.

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PrepScholar

JUNE 19, 2023

But does applying early raise the odds of being accepted to the college of your choice? offer one or both early admission option, according to College Board. Read on for an explanation of how early decision and early action work, and whether or not they increase your chances for admission.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 8, 2023

"Applying early decision can boost a student's likelihood of being admitted to an institution — particularly a selective institution — but it is difficult for underserved students to take advantage of this benefit." This means lowering barriers to accessing the extraordinary educational opportunities we offer here," Wente said.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 5, 2023

These shifting statistics illuminate the dynamic nature of Harvard College's admissions trends. During the early admissions cycle, Harvard College admitted 7.56 percent of early applicants to the Class of 2027, marking the second-lowest early acceptance rate in the College's history.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 29, 2023

As we close out the year, we’re especially proud of our growth at Top Tier Admissions to better serve our students and their families. Non-binding EA programs are booming with tens of thousands of applications at private universities like USC and Northeastern, and flagship public universities like Michigan, UVA, and UNC.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 14, 2024

University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) UCLA consistently receives some of the highest application volumes of any four-year university in the United States, and this year was no different as UCLA received 146,250 applications for first-year admission. None of the UCs offer early admission or consider standardized test scores.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JANUARY 10, 2024

Although there has been some variability, more students are applying Early Decision or Restrictive Early Action to highly selective colleges resulting in even lower admission rates. Here is a summary of early admissions statistics for the Class of 2028.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The early admissions landscape for the 20242025 application cycle has been marked by notable shifts in applicant behavior, evolving institutional priorities, and regional dynamics.

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Ivy College Essay

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Ok, I get it — here are the top 20 schools’ Early Admissions (ED) notification dates — in other words, when you can expect to hear back from the schools if you applied by Nov 1. These dates are never written in stone though, as college admissions is fluid and not an exact science.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 4, 2024

I recently hosted Top Tier Admissions’ “Ask Me Anything” webinar, where we dove deep into the importance of having a solid early admissions strategy and all the perks that come with it. It was an open floor, where parents and students could literally ask me anything about the college admissions process.

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BestColleges

APRIL 23, 2024

A high yield rate helps colleges minimize the volatility of the admissions cycle. Colleges aim to boost their yield through several strategies, including early admissions policies. Many selective colleges fill more than half of their entering class through early admissions, including Early Action.

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Expert Admissions

MARCH 30, 2023

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. The program’s 100+ students range in age from mid-twenties to sixties.

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The Ivy Dean

JANUARY 6, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s early admissions cycle has set new records for the country’s most prestigious post-secondary schools. As anyone hoping to begin college in fall 2021 is likely aware, all schools with an early application program released their early acceptance decisions within the past few weeks.

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Anna Ivey Consulting

JANUARY 30, 2023

Here’s what you need to know: College admissions officers use a three-prong analysis to evaluate your academic record: Curriculum : What courses you take Rigor : How demanding those courses are Performance : How you do in those courses Your senior year will count in that evaluation, even for those of you who apply and get in early.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 5, 2024

The 70 percent of denied applicants is the largest share of early action rejections since at least six years ago, when the class of 2022 received its early action decisions. percent acceptance rate is the lowest since Yale adopted its current non-binding early admissions model, which first went into effect for the class of 2008.

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Solomon Admissions

JANUARY 26, 2023

Although there are general deadlines for each type of application—early action in the fall, regular decision in the winter—identify the specific deadline for each institution. Whether applying for early action or early decision, aim to have materials ready by November 1st for early and for regular by January 1st.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 27, 2023

EARLY INSIGHTS ON CLASS OF 2028 EARLY ADMISSIONS RESULTS Despite the frustrating lack of transparency around the early admissions process at many top colleges, some key data has been shared. Among the interesting tidbits we’ve learned: Harvard sees its early applications drop by nearly 20%.

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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! While deferrals can be frustrating, you should remain optimistic.

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Great College Advice

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Some of the most common include: A request for particular information about academic offerings, such as the viability of pursuing particular double majors, the availability of certain kinds of courses, or the process for creating a personalized major An inquiry about your status on the waitlist An expression of continuing interest after being deferred (..)

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College Kickstart

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

With early admission deadlines looming, now's the time to let College Kickstart make a difference for you. That includes active tracking of test-optional schools , recommending situations where test-optional makes sense for you and where in-person or virtual interviews are still required or recommended.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

As these institutions weigh the benefits of early decision against the challenges of enrolling a diverse student body, they have to ask themselves: Does clinging to a policy that stunts diversity efforts still make sense? The Future of Early Admissions Programs Early decision isn't a higher education problem.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 19, 2023

UChicago Admissions Highlight: Today, UChicago is stronger than ever and attracts students through three early admissions rounds: EA, ED1, and ED2. Last year, 37,522 students applied in total.

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College Essay Guy

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Guaranteed scholarships: Finalists who choose to rank schools can be “Matched” to a college, resulting in early admission with a full, four-year, guaranteed scholarship. Full four-year scholarship: Matched students receive a full scholarship with no loans or parent contribution.

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Berkeley² Academy

APRIL 26, 2024

Since the pandemic, college admissions has experienced a so-called domino effect: the acceptance rates for Ivy League and Ivy-adjacent universities have dropped to ~5% or below, leading to an increase in interest and applicants for other selective schools and those ranked in the top 35 for National Universities.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 29, 2023

Eliminating barriers to admissions – like test scores and application fees (which disproportionately disadvantage minority and low-income communities) – has only accelerated post-pandemic. Some shifts have already taken place.

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The Ivy Dean

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The early applicant pool for many top colleges was therefore unnaturally large, driving down acceptance rates for many of them, making this one of the most competitive early admissions cycle in the Ivy League’s history. Nevertheless, we still had exceptional results.

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Ivy College Essay

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

However, it has a later application deadline, typically around January 1, which can be beneficial for students who missed the Early Decision deadline or who want to apply to more schools after considering their options. The primary advantage of Early Decision II is that it provides a second chance at binding early admission.

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CTK College Coach

MARCH 20, 2023

Georgia has one of the most transparent admissions offices (thank you, UGA), and it shared on March 17 that it admitted 15,340 applicants of the 43,700 total applicants (early admission and regular decision combined). for in-state applicants and 25.8% for out-of-state and international applicants combined).

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EAB

MAY 30, 2023

Student-facing professionals such as advisors and admissions staff have been difficult to retain, and this lack of bandwidth can create bottlenecks in engaging dual enrollment students through to continued enrollment. How Can Community Colleges Innovate to Drive Dual Enrollment Engagement?

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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. You can expect the same in 2023. Deferral Statistics.

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BestColleges

JULY 7, 2023

What's more, Students for Fair Admissions mentioned legacy admissions specifically in its complaint against Harvard. The plaintiffs argued that legacy preferences, along with early admission programs, "operate to the disadvantage of minority applicants."

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 10, 2024

percent of applicants to the Class of 2024 under the restrictive early action cycle. Though the acceptance rate increased this year, it still marks the fourth-lowest early admission acceptance rate in the College’s history. This year’s acceptance rate marks the highest since 2019, when the College admitted 13.9

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AHM Advising

MARCH 23, 2022

CMU offers Early Decision and Regular Decision deadlines , as well as an Early Admission plan for high school juniors who are prepared to graduate early and head off to college. While standardized testing was optional for Fall 2022, they have not yet announced their testing policy for Fall 2023 and beyond.

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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.

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