Top Tier Admissions

MAY 19, 2023

Caltech Admissions Highlight: Caltech is one of the most selective “test blind” schools, meaning they do not consider the SAT or ACT. UChicago Admissions Highlight: Today, UChicago is stronger than ever and attracts students through three early admissions rounds: EA, ED1, and ED2. As they quip: “Don’t send it.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, is a standardized test that gives you a sneak peek at what the SAT will be like. It’s typically taken during your junior year and is a great way to practice and see how you might score on the actual SAT. Prepare for the SAT and ACT. Submit your CSS PROFILE if you’re applying early.

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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! Retaking the SAT or ACT, if necessary.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

That said, Muhlenberg’s SAT and ACT minimum requirements for its BS/DDS program are 1360 and 32, which are significantly higher than the average test scores of their general student body (around 1280 and 29). Suggested reading: What is a Good SAT Score? and What Is a Good ACT Score? What about test-optional policies?

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College Kickstart

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

And if you haven't been able to take an SAT or ACT, you'll also be able to run College Kickstart with just your GPA or class rank. With early admission deadlines looming, now's the time to let College Kickstart make a difference for you.

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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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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Schools with rolling admissions accept applications on an ongoing basis, meaning there are no strict deadlines. Early admission. This comes in two forms Early Decision and Early Action. If you decide to take one of these exams, start with a diagnostic test for both the SAT and ACT to see which one suits you better.

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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%

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The Ivy Dean

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many schools waived the requirement for SAT/ACT scores, leading more students to apply to schools that would have ordinarily been beyond their reach.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Early Admissions Trends for the Class of 2024: How are colleges handling the massive increase in applications? SAT, ACT, and test optional: with Dartmouth now requiring test scores, will the test optional trend reverse? You can see my fulsome update on the digital SAT here. for most students than the old SAT.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 1, 2024

Since 2018, the university has ceased disclosing acceptance rates in real time, instead waiting months after admissions decisions have been made to report publicly available data. Both decreased from the year prior when 49% of enrolled students submitted SAT scores and 23% submitted ACT scores.

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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. My interpretation - plan to take the SAT or ACT, as a good score may end up helping you.

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Cornell University Undergraduate Admissions Office

OCTOBER 11, 2023

It is important to remember that an Early Decision application is a commitment. You may apply ED to only one college or university, but ED applicants can apply to other non-binding early admission programs. If I am denied ED admission, can I apply for Regular Decision at Cornell?

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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%. Our key takeaway?

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Expert Admissions

MARCH 23, 2023

Admissions Profile Average GPA: 4.2 Test Scores (mid-50% range): 1480-1580 SAT/ 33-36 ACT Admit Rate: 3% Test-optional? Yes Offers Early Admissions? Yes — Restrictive Early Action Supplemental Essays Harvard’s Prompt 1: Please briefly elaborate on one of your extracurricular activities or work experiences.

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The Ivy Dean

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Changes to standardized testing: Many colleges went test-optional this year, giving applicants the choice whether or not to include SAT or ACT scores. Changes in early acceptance rates: As I explained in my previous blog post , schools in the Ivy League received a record number of early admission applications this year.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Moreover, the Classes of ’23 and ’22 were filled 57.15% and 61.46%, respectively, by early admissions. Princeton’s Early Action program is “Single-Choice,” meaning students may not apply early to any other private college or university but may apply early to a public institution, so long as the decision is non-binding.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JANUARY 29, 2023

SAT and ACT For first-year and transfer applicants to CC and SEAS matriculating from fall 2023 through fall 2024 , Columbia is maintaining a test-optional policy. Previously, Columbia has required scores from either the SAT or the ACT, but no requirement for the writing section. For both the SAT and the ACT, Columbia superscores.

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 9, 2025

Applicants must have taken the SAT or ACT and intend to enroll in an Opportunity Partner College and have a minimum GPA of 2.8. High-achieving, low-income students can apply for early admission to a QuestBridge college partner with a full four-year scholarship. The deadline to apply is January 31st. Read more here.

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 24, 2023

Average SAT/ACT scores for Admitted Students Binghamton accepted students typically had mid-range SAT scores ranging from 1160 to 1340, with an average of 1250. Average ACT scores for accepted Early Action applicants ranged from 24 to 30, with an overall average of 27. However, Binghamton is now test optional.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Tulane cares a lot about demonstrated interest, going so far as to label it as an “important” factor in admissions decisions. Getting a deferral decision in the early admissions round tells you that you are the type of person they look for. They want students who want them. How do yours measure up?

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Dartmouth and other top colleges have always known that SATs are an important predictor of first year college GPA. Get Into Dartmouth Dartmouth Class of 2027 Acceptance Rate Breaking News: Dartmouth College Reinstates the SAT Follow us on Instagram @toptieradmissions for more tips and the latest admissions news!

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Admissions Madness

JUNE 4, 2022

The first early admissions deadlines arose in the 1950s. The 2003 book The Early Admissions Game: Joining the Elite found that applying ED confers a 100 point SAT advantage, which subsequent 2012 research by Antecol & Kiholm supports.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Early Decision Application Process at Duke Applying through Duke’s Early Admission process is an exciting opportunity for students who are certain Duke is their top choice. The Early Decision application is binding, meaning if you’re accepted, you commit to attending. Is Duke Test Optional? Changing from NO to YES.

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 3, 2023

According to NYU’s Office of Institutional Research, the middle 50% of admitted students had SAT scores between 1350-1510 and ACT scores between 31-34. If you have a strong application, you may want to consider applying under an early admissions cycle such as Early Decision or Early Decision II.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Why Apply to Restrictive Early Action? Applying to Stanford through Restrictive Early Action (REA) can boost your chances of acceptance. Stanford stopped sharing early admissions stats five years ago (Class of 2023), so we can only estimate the Restrictive Early Action (REA) acceptance rate for the Class of 2028.

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SSA Online College Prep

DECEMBER 26, 2023

How does the financial aid application process differ for early admission students? Learn more about college, financial aid, and SAT® news and tips and tricks! Do you have front-loading grants or will there be a similar financial aid package all four years? Are outside scholarships accepted?

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Great College Advice

JULY 24, 2023

The student agrees to withdraw all other applications, and not accept any other offers of admission. Early action programs are a hybrid. Students may apply early under these early action (EA) programs and receive an early admissions decision. So why, then, do colleges like the early decision process?

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StandOut College Prep

AUGUST 17, 2023

Applicants must be graduating high school, intend to enroll into a four year college/university, display the qualities above, and have a minimum SAT score of 1000 or ACT score of 22. Applicants must have a parent that was honorably discharged, be a graduating senior, reside in Illinois, and took the ACT or SAT. More information here.

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StandOut College Prep

OCTOBER 17, 2023

To apply, the applicant must submit the completed and signed application form, an official high school transcript, a copy of SAT or ACT score report, two letters of recommendation, and two essays. High-achieving, low-income students can apply for early admission to a QuestBridge college partner with a full four-year scholarship.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Although the November 1 st early admissions deadlines are behind us, most students are still awaiting their decisions and most colleges have yet to publicly announce the number of early applications they received. For now, the tea leaves suggest a more competitive early admission cycle at top schools.

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BestColleges

MARCH 15, 2023

Despite more than 300 schools extending their admission deadlines as well as waiving SAT/ACT requirements in hopes of retaining numbers, undergraduate enrollment dropped considerably. Number of Standardized Test-Takers, 2019-2022 Year SAT ACT GRE 2019 2.2 back to content ⤶ ) 2022 Total Group SAT Suite Annual Report.

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