Great College Advice

JANUARY 28, 2025

Here’s a comprehensive overview of key milestones and focus areas for each year of high school, including senior year. 9th Grade: Building the Foundation Freshman year focuses on making a successful transition to high school while laying groundwork for college preparation. Consider summer retakes if needed.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JANUARY 10, 2024

Although there has been some variability, more students are applying Early Decision or Restrictive Early Action to highly selective colleges resulting in even lower admission rates. Here is a summary of early admissions statistics for the Class of 2028. 35% of admitted students submitted standardized test scores.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 23, 2025

One of the big questions that might be swirling around in your head is: Is Duke test-optional? Dukes Test-Optional Policy Duke SAT Scores Duke ACT Scores Duke University Admission Requirements Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways Dukes Test-Optional Policy For the 2024-2025 admissions cycle, Duke University is test-optional.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

UPenn Acceptance Rate Trends UPenn Regular Decision Acceptance Rate UPenn Early Decision Acceptance Rate How to Get Accepted into UPenn UPenn Transfer Acceptance Rate UPenn Waitlist Acceptance Rate Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Is UPenn’s Acceptance Rate? Let’s get into it! What Is UPenn’s Acceptance Rate?

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JANUARY 8, 2025

Standardized testing is becoming more important for students applying to selective colleges. Several colleges, including Brown, MIT, Stanford, Cornell (for students applying next year), and UT Austin are requiring standardized test scores from applicants. Read the release here. Read the article here. 45% of the U.S. 45% of the U.S.

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Admissions Village

JANUARY 19, 2025

Every year at Admissions Village, we notice a new crop of summer programs aimed at high school students. Gone are the days when high math grades and test scores were enough to allow you to check the School of Business box on your college application (like Meg successfully did when she was applying to college way back when!)

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 11, 2024

While it may feel disappointing, the great news is that you still have a chance of acceptance at your top-choice school. As a deferred student, your application will be reconsidered in the regular round and you are released from the binding commitment of early decision. Admissions wants to see additional test scores.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With Early Decision deadlines in the rearview mirror, seniors are now turning their attention to their next round of applications. For some students, that means regular-round applications for schools like Wake Forest and Emory , which require all students interested in merit scholarships to submit their applications by November 15 th.

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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

Acceptance GPA The average high school GPA for accepted students at Wake Forest University is more than 3.85. 75% of the accepted students ranked in the top 10% of their high school class. Types of Admission The students can apply through the Early Decision and Regular Decision cycle. Start today!

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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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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 1, 2025

UChicago Acceptance Rate Trends UChicago Regular Decision Acceptance Rate UChicago Early Action Acceptance Rate UChicago Early Decision Acceptance Rate How to Get Accepted into UChicago UChicago Transfer Acceptance Rate UChicago Waitlist Acceptance Rate Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Is UChicagos Acceptance Rate?

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Ivy Central

APRIL 6, 2023

The future of standardised tests. We have also seen an increase in colleges going Test Blind, most noticeably the University of California colleges, meaning that even if students do send a test score colleges won’t use it when making decisions on acceptance.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 24, 2025

Brown University , an Ivy league institution in Providence, Rhode Island, saw its Early Decision acceptance rate for the Class of 2029 rise to the highest its been in over 5 years. Brown received 5,048 early applications and accepted 906 applicants for an acceptance rate of 17.95%, according to the Brown Daily Herald.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 22, 2023

The college is Test Optional, meaning you don’t have to provide an SAT or ACT score when you apply, however, approximately 70% did include a score, 75% of reported SAT scores were 1480 and above while the ACT score was between 33 and 36. Acceptance GPA The average GPA of admitted students is typically in the 3.8-4.0 Start today!

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North Star Admissions Consulting

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

College Application Tips: What to do After You Submit Your College Applications On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. Information about the process is available on each school’s website.)

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

That’s why we suggest starting with a simple to-do list during your junior year of high school. The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, is a standardized test that gives you a sneak peek at what the SAT will be like. A great way to begin is by taking a full-length practice test for both. Explore as many colleges as possible.

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AHM Advising

DECEMBER 3, 2024

High school seniors and parents, this is undoubtedly a stressful time. The holiday season has arrived, midterms are around the corner, and admissions decisions for ED I will soon be released. If you applied Early Decision and are deferred, you are a competitive candidate for admission or you would have been denied.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

If you’re a senior, it’s time to mark your calendars: early decision and early action deadline dates are coming up fast! Whether you’re applying to test-optional schools or still waiting on your latest SAT or ACT score, we highly recommend you capitalize on this odds-boosting application cycle ! Our advice?

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 11, 2025

Does UC Davis have Early Action or Early Decision? UC Davis doesn’t have Early Action or Early Decision , so you won’t need to worry about those options. Instead, you’ll apply through the Regular Decision process, and your application will be considered just like everyone else’s.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Duke’s Early Decision acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 dropped to a record low of 12.9%, even as the school received its highest number of Early Decision applications in the last eight years. The top school’s overall acceptance rate followed the same competitive trend—just 5.1%.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

In this blog, we break down NYUs acceptance rates, including yield rate, Early and Regular Decision admit rates, transfer, and waitlist acceptance rates. The school got an overwhelming 118,000 applications but only admitted 9,440 students. Plus, we explore how NYUs prestige and selectivity impact your chances of getting in.

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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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Marks Education

APRIL 9, 2025

If you apply and are accepted through a direct admit system, you are accepted to the universitys nursing program right out of high school. That process often includes a review of your college transcript, more essays, and sometimes a standardized test related to your prerequisite coursework. still require test scores.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The deadlines, the essays, the test scores, the recommendations. If youre eyeing a state school, a private university, or something in between, understanding exactly what colleges are looking for is important. Before you start stressing over essays or test scores, lets get the basics straight. But at the core of it all?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Youll also get quick tips on building a strong application, from GPA and test scores to extracurriculars and essays. Lets take a look at the complete breakdown of Rices acceptance rates for the Class of 2028: Application Type Total Applications Accepted Acceptance Rate Regular Decision 29,573 1,997 6.8% Early Decision 2,886 442 15.3%

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 6, 2025

Brown University is a dream school for many high school students. But before that, the process was test-optional, which is probably why there were record-high application numbers and even lower acceptance rates. Rank in the top tenth of your high school class and take challenging courses.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 29, 2025

Once youve made your choice, youll submit the following : High school transcript. Northwestern asks for two letters: one from your school counselor and one from a teacher who knows you well. Standardized test scores (optional). Thanks to their test-optional policy, submitting SAT or ACT scores is up to you.

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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As the first wave of Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) results arrive in the first few weeks of December, many students may be deferred from the school of their dreams. By being deferred, the college is telling you that it has been unable to make a final decision on your application.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Whether youre applying through Early Decision, Regular Decision, or considering a transfer, understanding these stats can help you take a more strategic approach. Also, Carnegie Mellon hasn’t released the full breakdown of Early Decision (ED) and Regular Decision (RD) data yet, so a direct comparison isnt possible.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

If you’re thinking about applying to Brown University and wondering about the early application options, you might be curious to know that Brown doesn’t offer Early Action. Instead, they offer Early Decision (ED) , which is a binding commitment to attend if accepted. So, what does Early Decision mean for you?

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Ivy Central

MARCH 25, 2023

More than half of the applicants chose to apply for either Early Decision (ED) or Early Action (EA). 26% of applicants were admitted during Early Decision I/II and 15% were admitted during the Early Action round. GPA and Testing Requirements: Colorado College is extremely competitive. Start today!

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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

Acceptance GPA The rigour of the high school curriculum, together with the individual's academic performance are the two most important factors that BU consider when looking at applications. These include the Regular Decision, Early Decision, and Early Decision II options. Start today!

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Spoiler alert: its about more than just test scores and grades. Heres what youll need to submit : High school transcript. Standardized test scores (optional). Rice University has a test-optional policy, but if you do submit, aim for competitive scores. Lets dive right in. How Hard Is It to Get into Rice University?

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Ivy Central

JUNE 8, 2023

The admissions process at Dartmouth comprises both regular decision and early decision rounds. In the early decision round conducted in December, Dartmouth admitted 578 students from a record-breaking pool of 3,009 applicants. The acceptance rate of 19% was an all-time low for the College’s early decision cohort.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Well break down trends, compare Early Decision and Regular Decision rates, and take a closer look at transfer and waitlist statistics. Early Decision 5,207 1,174 22.6% The Early Decision acceptance rate is significantly highera trend seen across most elite schools. Overall 50,018 3,801 7.6%

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 1, 2025

Considered These factors dont hold the same weight as the more important ones, but they still play a role in rounding out your application: Standardized test scores. Look for programs like the Research Science Institute or Cornells own Summer College for high school students. Consider applying through Early Decision (ED).

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Ivy Central

MAY 5, 2023

Acceptance GPA The average high school GPA of admitted students at Hamilton College is 4.0. 86% of the accepted students ranked in the top 10% of their high school class. Types of Admission The students can apply through the Early Decision and Regular Decision cycle. Start today!

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