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. Read release here. Read press release here. Read press release here.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

If you are unfamiliar with ED2 (aka Early Decision 2), it is much like the first ED round. If you are unfamiliar with ED2 (aka Early Decision 2), it is much like the first ED round. You will need to sign a binding agreement that states that if accepted, you will attend NYU in the fall. But it's a valuable tool.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JANUARY 8, 2025

Here is a summary of some Early Decision admissions statistics for the Class of 2029. Ivy League Universities Brown Admitted 906 students Early Decision out of 5,048 applicants for an 18% admission rate. Dartmouth Did not release its Early Decision acceptance rate but did provide the following information.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 3, 2024

You may feel anxious about applying ED2, especially if you have a lot of RD applications out right now. It maximizes your chances, especially at a school like Northeastern that accepts so much of their incoming class from their early applications. Declare Your Major If you don’t know what you want to study, you need to figure it out.

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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 students out of state, these numbers are even lower. To ensure you make thoughtful choices, take time to research each campus to figure out which ones are the best options for you.

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HelloCollege

JANUARY 9, 2025

Many students will know the feeling of opening an admissions decision and seeing one of two words: deferred or waitlisted. After the already stressful application process, this news might put you in a state of further uncertainty. You applied Early Decision to your dream school, and you received a letter stating that you were deferred.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 15, 2025

The universitys further 12 professional schools, including the high-ranking Samueli School of Engineering, the School of Nursing, and the Luskin School of Public Affairs, round out the universitys offerings to a total of 125 majors. Are you dreaming of attending college in sunny Los Angeles? The truth is, theres no one-size-fits-all answer.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

College/University Terms: Accelerated Degree Programs: An accelerated degree program reduces the amount of time it takes to obtain an undergraduate degree by at least one year. Most accelerated degree programs allow a student to obtain a bachelor’s degree in three years or less. Colleges typically do not have graduate students.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Then, out of nowhere, you get a notification that turns your world upside down. Did you know Cornell University spells out its admission revocation policy right on its website under the APPLY tab? If you’re considering applying, it’s a smart move to check it out as part of your pre-application research.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 22, 2023

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. What Makes Early Decision I Different than Early Decision II?

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Admissions Village

APRIL 22, 2023

We know that institutional priorities motivate admissions decisions, but colleges do not advertise what their priorities are, and priorities change from year to year. Not exactly sure what is happening there, except maybe the fact that they pulled out of the US News and World Report rankings had something to do with it.

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Admissions Village

APRIL 25, 2023

Just 4% of their member colleges in 2022-23 mandated admission test scores, down from 55% in 2019-20.” • In recent weeks, Columbia University, Vassar College, and all of the State Universities of New York (SUNYs) have announced that they will be permanently test-optional. Duke was transparent in their Early Decision release this year.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

If youre aiming for this prestigious New Ivy, your application needs to stand out. Whether youre applying through Early Decision, Regular Decision, or considering a transfer, understanding these stats can help you take a more strategic approach. But dont worry! What Is Carnegie Mellons Acceptance Rate?

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Summer: a time to relax, lay out on the beach, andreturn to the classroom? Conducting high-level research related to that topic gives you an opportunity to dip your toes into the field and figure out if its the right subject for you. Intellectual exploration is not reserved for the school year alone. They can highlight your expertise.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 19, 2024

You applied to Wellesley Early Decision, and this wasn’t the plan. First, let’s talk about Wellesley Early Decision. The college offers Early Decision I (EDI) and Early Decision II (EDII) options. All deferred candidates, EDI or EDII, are deferred to the Regular Decision round.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 8, 2024

You applied to Williams Early Decision because you wanted a decision, early. You’re neither in nor out, and Williams doesn’t give you a ton of guidance for what to do next. You’re neither in nor out, and Williams doesn’t give you a ton of guidance for what to do next. You need a strategy.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A pending bill in the Massachusetts Legislature seeks to eliminate legacy admissions and early decision programs at all colleges in the commonwealth. More than a dozen Massachusetts legislators want to eliminate legacy admissions , donor preferences, and early decision programs. Co-filed by state Rep.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 6, 2024

If youre eyeing a state school, a private university, or something in between, understanding exactly what colleges are looking for is important. And hey, its not just about filling out forms and meeting deadlines. But dont throw your study materials out just yet. It feels like theres so much to keep track of.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 25, 2025

Lets talk about what you can do to increase your chances at Brown as a legacy student and stand out among the crowd. At some schools, like Notre Dame, Duke, and Georgetown, legacy is a stated huge deal. Theyre known for having a totally open curriculum thats right no core classes. Whats up with Legacy Admissions? What Can You Do?

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 14, 2025

Now things are shifting, and its crucial to understand the state of legacy admissions at Penn when preparing to apply. Penn had also phased out the legacy-specific information sessions for prospective applicants that they had previously hosted, and they removed language that implied that legacies should apply Early Decision.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Amherst receives nearly 14,000 applications for first-year admissions, and about 10% of those are submitted in the Early Decision round. If you’re reading this post, you were part of that 10%, and it didn’t work out as planned. At Amherst there are two potential outcomes for an Early Decision application: acceptance or deferral.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Over the past decade, Bowdoin has transformed in the American imagination from an exceptional, unique, but very out of the way small liberal arts school to one of the most popular colleges in the country. Every year , “many applications with the defer decision are admitted in RD.” What Bowdoin is, in truth, hasn’t change at all.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Whether you applied Early Decision or Early Action, you were probably invested in getting into the University of Virginia. While, last year, their overall acceptance rate was around 17%, it is much closer to 13% for out-of-state students. Early Decision students must do this by January 15th.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 23, 2024

If you applied to Vassar Early Decision, you were probably expecting to get in. The acceptance rate is high enough that strong students approach it with confidence, and since it’s Early Decision the admissions office at the college knows that you are a serious applicant. Ideally, it’s at least two out of these three.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 6, 2024

It took time and effort to apply to Northwestern Early Decision, and getting deferred is no one's dream. The secret first thing you need to do is get into the right state of mind. So you got deferred from Northwestern. Chances are you are feeling a lot of emotions right now, maybe disappointment or even anger. It’s natural.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 10, 2024

If you are reading this post, things haven’t turned out exactly as planned. You applied to Swarthmore Early Decision because you wanted an answer, early. But now you’re here, with a deferral decision, and everything is up in the air. You can walk away from Swarthmore at this point and not push it out of your mind.

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Great College Advice

JULY 24, 2023

This is the time of year when I get calls from parents and students asking whether they should apply to college via early decision vs regular decision. This decision is a very important one, especially if you are considering some of the more selective colleges and universities in the country.

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Spark Admissions

JULY 7, 2022

Below, we’ve highlighted some of the colleges and universities in the United States that saw a particularly significant drop in their admission rates. While there were many changes in college admissions this year, we’ve pulled out some of the most surprisingly competitive colleges and universities below.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 19, 2024

Should you apply to medical school via early decision? Pros and cons Part 4: Early decision application strategies Part 5: Frequently asked questions about early decision for medical school Part 6: List of early decision medical schools - Part 1: Introduction What is the Early Decision Program for medical school?

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Applying to NYU early is the best way of getting your foot in the door, but sometimes it doesn’t work out as planned — which is probably why you are reading this post. When you decided to apply to NYU early, though, you most likely didn’t see a deferral in your future. So, let’s do everything we can to make that happen.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 20, 2023

The University of Pennsylvania is one of the most selective universities in the United States. The Class of 2027 witnessed an exceptional Early Decision applicant pool, making it the largest in UPenn's history. The overall acceptance rate for this class was 4.47%, with the Regular Decision acceptance rate at 3.17%.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 1, 2025

Cornell, like many top schools, looks at a variety of factors when making their decision. So, lets explore how you can showcase the best version of yourself and stand out from the crowd. Very important These are the big-ticket items that matter most in Cornells decision-making process. Application essay. Recommendation(s).

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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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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 17, 2025

First, lets look at the state of legacy admissions and what is going on at NYU in particular. NYU is a highly-respected university in the heart of an iconic city. Located in downtown Manhattan, NYU is truly in the middle of the action. This has led to the university gaining a reputation as a place where people go to make things happen now.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 26, 2023

Brandeis University is a prestigious private research university located in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. The campus features modern and architecturally striking buildings, lush green spaces, and state-of-the-art facilities. Established in 1948, it was named after Louis D. Brandeis, the first Jewish Justice of the U.S.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Brown University is rethinking its admissions policies, including early decision. Early decision programs favor wealthy, white students and counteract diversity efforts. Public pressure might cause universities to abandon early decision and similar policies. In the wake of the U.S.

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Marks Education

APRIL 9, 2025

There are important decisions to be made when selecting a program! If you apply and are accepted through a direct admit system, you are accepted to the universitys nursing program right out of high school. You know you want to be a nurse and youre ready to apply to Bachelors of Science in Nursing programs to get a four-year BSN!

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