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Public Ivies: Class of 2028 Acceptance Rates

Top Tier Admissions

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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UT Austin Shake-Up: Testing Required and a New Early Action Program

Top Tier Admissions

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. all else equal.”

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Should I Apply ED I or ED II to College

Spark Admissions

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. Where Do I Select Early Decision II?

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A Simplified College Application Timeline Every High Schooler Needs

AdmissionSight

Submit your CSS PROFILE if you’re applying early. While the FAFSA opens after October 1, some schools require the CSS Profile earlier in the fall if you’re applying through their early admission process. Feel confident going into early admissions interviews!

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College Admissions: The Year in Review

Top Tier Admissions

The new grants took effect in the fall 2023 semester and benefited all eligible current students and first-year enrollees. 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.

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Mid-season Update on College Acceptance Trends for Class of 2024 (Copy)

CTK College Coach

Early Admissions Trends for the Class of 2024: How are colleges handling the massive increase in applications? And schools like Northeastern and the University of Miami continue to offer students spots on their main campuses only after they do a semester abroad or on a different US campus.

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What To Do If You Are Deferred

Top Tier Admissions

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.