Ivy Central

APRIL 28, 2023

97.78% of first-year students were in the top quarter of their high school class. Acceptance GPA 90% of students admitted to Scripps College have a high school GPA of more than 3.75. Types of Admission The students can apply through the Early Decision and Regular Decision cycles. Start today!

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 8, 2024

In this post, we’ll outline some of the key college milestones you’re likely to encounter during high school so that you have some idea of how long college admissions will take for you. If you think you might be interested in engineering, keep your eye peeled for Project Lead the Way or other early engineering courses.

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CTK College Coach

JUNE 27, 2024

After coaching hundreds of high school students over the years, I finally had the chance to guide my oldest child through his college admissions journey, and I am thrilled for him to start college this fall at exactly where he wants to be. It took me too long to realize that, and his grades early in high school suffered as a result.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

With so many steps involved—like writing your essay and asking for recommendation letters—it’s easy to feel lost. That’s why we suggest starting with a simple to-do list during your junior year of high school. There are plenty of other ways to learn about schools! Begin requesting recommendation letters.

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CTK College Coach

APRIL 28, 2023

Here’s our CTK checklist: Meet with your high school college/guidance counselor before school gets out for summer to ensure you have done what you need for your counselor and understand how you will coordinate the college application process with your counselor in the fall. Ask teachers for letters of recommendation this spring.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 19, 2024

” In it, they say: “We’re guided initially by our assessment of five primary factors: The rigor of a candidate’s academic program Academic performance as measured by grades in academic courses Letters of recommendation from two teachers and a counselor Extracurricular activities The quality of thought and expression in the application essay.”

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Recommended reading: How to Create Your Own High School Capstone Project ) (Recommended reading: Extracurricular Activities for College Admissions: The Ultimate Guide ) (Recommended reading: The Best Summer Programs for High School Students ) Plan college visits. Request letters of recommendation.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 29, 2023

Acceptance GPA Claremont McKenna College is a highly selective college and most of the accepted students have a high school GPA higher than 3.97. Types of Admission The students can enroll through Early Decision I and II. Students can also apply through Quest Bridge. Start today!

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Who should you ask for letters of recommendation ? Strong Letters of Recommendation Rice ranks letters of recommendation as one of seven very important factors for admission. You'll need to submit three letters of recommendation: two from teachers and one from a school counselor.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Back in May 2024, I shared my top strategies for getting into law school and how high school students can start preparing early. Now, with law school application deadlines approaching in February and March, it’s time to dive into one of the most critical elements: crafting a compelling admissions essay.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Many high school juniors are busy with school work, extracurricular activities, and other responsibilities, not to mention the burdens of the ongoing pandemic. Ask for advice on which high school teachers to ask for letters of recommendation. Ask two teachers for letters of recommendation.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

STUDENT ACCEPTED TO UPENN VIA EARLY DECISION "Just wanted to send over a note that I just recently received an invitation to join the UPenn class of 2026! They’ll receive an answer of accepted, deferred to the regular decision pool, or denied by mid-December. UPENN CAS 2025!!!!! Thanks again!!!!!!" UPenn average GPA: 3.9

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Ivy College Essay

JULY 24, 2023

Here’s a summary of the key dates for the 2022-2023 admissions cycle: Early Decision application deadline: November 1 (11:59 p.m. applicant’s local time) Early Decision letters available online: Mid December Regular Decision application deadline: January 5 (11:59 p.m.

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 5, 2023

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK UVA RELEASES ED AND EA NUMBERS The Cavalier Daily reported that the University of Virginia received 42,093 early action and early decision applications—an increase of 3.4 percent over last year’s early application totals and a record number of first-year applications.

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Solomon Admissions

APRIL 20, 2023

While your transcripts and essays are among the most important parts of the application, what your counselor shares in their recommendation plays a significant role in putting your high school performance, activities, and experiences into perspective. What is the Purpose of a Counselor Recommendation?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The students with the best chances of getting into Rice will demonstrate academic excellence and a strong commitment to community through their high school career. The rigor of a student’s high school coursework is an important factor in admission consideration. One should be related to your child’s planned major.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Your child can also apply regular decision by January 2nd. Your child should only apply to Johns Hopkins early decision if they are absolutely sure the university is their first choice. If that’s the case, they may be a good early decision candidate if they have strong test scores and grades by the end of junior year.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Most successful applicants to Brown demonstrate academic prowess, as indicated by the following statistics for the class of 2027 : 95% of admitted students ranked in the top 10% of their high school class. That said, Brown takes into account that different high schools have different cultures of awarding grades.

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The Thoughtful College Search

MARCH 18, 2024

All three argue that test scores are valuable, perhaps even the most valuable, predictors of academic success, more so than a student’s high school transcript in an age of rampant grade inflation. Brown’s decision regarding testing was one of several recommendations made by an ad hoc committee appointed by President Christina H.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 12, 2024

1, with a guaranteed decision communicated by Feb. Essentially, every university that offers early deadlines, whether non-binding Early Action or binding Early Decision, has a November 1 deadline, which signals a shift from the nationwide consensus. The regular deadline for applications will remain Dec.

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Solomon Admissions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

However, universities do always take into consideration what curriculum is available at your high school. Demonstrating your familiarity and authentic interest in a university is the strongest way to display your fit with the school. The myth that earning a B in an AP class is better than an A in a regular one, is simply untrue.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Seniors, are you waiting for college admissions decisions? It’s been another wild ride for 2024 high school seniors, and we’re only halfway through the admissions cycle. Early Admissions Trends for the Class of 2024: How are colleges handling the massive increase in applications?

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the college spy

MAY 20, 2020

Early Decision (ED) Applications are due between October 15 and November 15 (check each college’s website). Students are notified by mid-December as to whether they were admitted, rejected or deferred to the Regular Decision round. Some colleges have two rounds of Early Decision called ED I and ED II.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Duke student population Undergraduate population: 6,543 Grad and professional school population: 10,612 Duke acceptance rate Let’s review the admissions statistics for Duke’s class of 2026: Applications: 50,008 Acceptances: 3,126 Matriculants: 1,738 Acceptance rate: 6.3% Early Decision Acceptance Rate: 21.2%

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 22, 2023

A Guide To Colleges Admission Colleges admission can be a daunting process for many high school students, as it requires them to navigate a complex and often an overwhelming set of requirements and expectations. One of the most important aspects of the colleges admission process is the personal essay.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 16, 2024

While April 1 st has come and gone and the majority of high school seniors know where they will attend college next year, some students are still in a holding pattern. I spoke with a college data expert today who called the Wait List “Early Decision 3.” The acceptance rate in the Early Decision rounds was 26%.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

MIT admissions officers are looking for students who took advantage of the educational opportunities that they were afforded in high school. If your child attended a high school with a rigorous IB or AP curriculum, MIT will look for a successful track record in those courses.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Admission Requirements : Colleges specify the minimum number of high school courses in each academic discipline they want to see their applicants have taken. Advanced Placement (AP) : College level courses for high schools students offered by the College Board that have specific curricula in a large number of subjects.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

He has one kid in college and two still in high school. He told me that after watching his older son go through the admission process he has been telling his current high school senior who is applying to colleges to be prepared to hear “no.” About 30 minutes later I was talking to another friend.

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College in 321

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Ideally, students should ask for recommendation letters before leaving school at the end of junior year. Give your recommenders at least four weeks to write the letters and upload or send them as directed by the college. Respect the Early Decision process. Always say “Thank You” to your team.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 20, 2023

of the Class of 2026 ranked in the top 10% of their high school graduating class. Applying to Columbia University: Early Decision vs. Regular Decision Columbia offers early decision admissions — but it's binding. Should you apply early decision? In fact, 95.7%

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SSA Online College Prep

MARCH 31, 2022

acceptance rate for the undergraduate Class of 2025 885 admitted Early Decision 1,724 total number of first year students 94% in the top 10% of their graduating class. School report, transcript, and midyear school report $75 application fee or a fee waiver. Early vs. Regular Decision. scale and 4.08

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CTK College Coach

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Fall for some people means apple picking and pumpkin lattes, but for high school seniors it means college applications. Writing the personal essay To be ready to apply to all schools, a student should have requested letters of recommendation, developed a thoughtful college list, and written the personal essay.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 8, 2024

of students who reported their high school class rank were in the top 10% of their graduating class. Admissions officers will look to see if your child took advantage of all the opportunities they were presented in high school. Cornell follows the early decision (as opposed to early action) model, which is binding.

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Inside Emory Admission

DECEMBER 21, 2023

As many students wrap up their college application process, we look forward to receiving your Early Decision II (ED2) or Regular Decision (RD) application. Both our Early Decision II  and  Regular Decision  plans share the January 1 deadline. If, Only a school official.

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College Essay Guy

MAY 11, 2023

But before diving into the details of the law school admissions process, you may want to know upfront what exactly law schools are looking for in their applicants. In this post, we'll go beyond the basics and answer some of the most common questions about law school requirements. Which one should you take? It depends.

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SSA Online College Prep

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Is there any advantage to applying Early Decision/Early Action? What’s the difference between Early Decision I and Early Decision II? What are the acceptance rates for students who apply early decision vs. students who apply regular decision?

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