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.

Waitlist 64

Waitlist Financial Aid Transfer Ivy League 64

Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 22, 2024

MIT REGULAR DECISION ACCEPTANCE RATE For those considering applying early to MIT next year, it’s important to know that 12,563 students applied early to the MIT Class of 2028 and 661 were offered early admission for a slightly higher acceptance rate of 5.26%. Meanwhile, 8,052 applicants were deferred — 64.1%

Acceptance 52

Acceptance Ivy League Waitlist Letters of Recommendation 52

Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

TTA Takeaway: Based on the data for the Classes of 2026 and 2027, we know that plenty of students are accepted to Vanderbilt after being deferred in the early round or waitlisted in the regular round. We’re collecting early acceptance rate data at selective schools and providing insight and analysis of our own.

Acceptance 52

Acceptance Ivy League University University 52

CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Early Admissions Trends for the Class of 2024: How are colleges handling the massive increase in applications? Note: this is distinct from the enrollment deposit, which you may make at only one school. Sophomores looking ahead to fall testing are starting to prep.

Acceptance 52

Acceptance PSAT Financial Aid SAT 52