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Preparing for Early Admissions Decisions

AHM Advising

If the school just reviewed your application for admission, an immediate letter reiterating that University of My Dreams is your first choice school is not going to help you in any way. Maybe you want to give the ACT or SAT one more try. 2) EA and ED are not the only games in town.

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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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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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Spotlight on Smith College

Expert Admissions

Traditions: Mountain Day happens early each fall semester. 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.

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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.

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Global Campuses, Dual Degree and Joint Degree Programs: What You Need to Know

Top Tier Admissions

These days, your options extend well beyond a semester abroad with exciting options for joint and dual degrees with top universities in the U.S. You can apply ED to William & Mary but there is no early admission for the joint degree. Interested in adding an international perspective to your college education?