The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 13, 2023

If you applied Early Decision to the University of Chicago and you were rejected, we want you to know that you’re still amazing. Applying to college, taking AP courses, taking standardized tests, and generally just being a teenager isn’t always easy. It’s not a reflection of who you are. Need help re-writing an essay?

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The news comes as Boston University also announced that it received 78,634 applications for its Class of 2028, and 6,916 applications of these applications were submitted through BU’s binding Early Decision and Early Decision 2 programs. The ED numbers represent a 0.4%

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The College Solutions Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

From Applying early decision to college is often a highly effective way to increase the odds of getting accepted at many colleges that offer this admission option. At plenty of colleges, applying early action can also boost admission odds. Here are things to consider: Applying Early Decision Definition.

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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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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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Inside Emory Admission

MARCH 29, 2023

>> Updated March, 2023 Emory University has extended its test optional policy for applicants who plan to enroll as first-year students in Fall 2024. In addition, transfer applicants for Fall 2024 can also take advantage of this test optional policy. WHO DOES THE POLICY APPLY TO?

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Receiving a rejection letter from your dream school in the Early Decision round can seem like a heavy blow. You’ve dedicated an immense amount of effort to your NYU application and your academic journey in recent years, from standardized tests and AP courses to extracurricular activities and homework. Now, double-check.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Just because you didn’t get into Michigan Early Decision doesn’t mean that you need to cross off all schools with a low acceptance rate. There’s not a whole lot the admissions committee can glean about you from just your resume, GPA, and test scores. What are the average ranges for each of these schools? Not at all!

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Inside Emory Admission

JANUARY 25, 2024

Updated January, 2024 Emory University has extended its test optional policy for applicants who plan to enroll as first-year students in Fall 2025. In addition, transfer applicants for Fall 2025 can also take advantage of this test optional policy. WHO DOES THE POLICY APPLY TO? Emory will continue to superscore the ACT and SAT.

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BestColleges

MARCH 8, 2024

Brown becomes the third Ivy League school, following Yale and Dartmouth, to reinstate standardized testing requirements. The university also announced it will continue to offer an Early Decision option and maintain legacy preferences. So did Dartmouth, which became the first Ivy to return to standardized testing.

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BestColleges

MARCH 12, 2024

The University of Pennsylvania will extend its test-optional policy for another year. Penn's announcement follows news that Dartmouth, Yale, and Brown will reinstate standardized test requirements beginning next fall. Test-optional colleges could realize a competitive admissions advantage over rivals that require scores.

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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

Types of Admission The students can apply through the Early Decision and Regular Decision cycle. Early Decision I and Early Decision II is an opportunity for students to show that Wake Forest University is their number one choice. The acceptance rate for Early Decision was 30.6%.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 19, 2024

VANDERBILT: RECORD-LOW ACCEPTANCE RATE While initially declining to report Early Decision statistics , we now know that Vanderbilt received 5,835 ED applicants to the Class of 2028, the most in its history. of students in the Regular Decision admissions round, for an overall acceptance rate of just 5.1%. live outside the U.S.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 19, 2024

Set your child up for college admissions success today Schedule A Consultation Get Our Brochure 1,623 students accepted through the regular decision process join the 898 students admitted through its Early Decision program. Harvard University reversed course on its test-optional commitment just a week ago.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 3, 2024

DARTMOUTH: ACCEPTANCE RATES DROP After a record low 17% acceptance rate in the binding Early Decision round , Dartmouth College continued the trend with another record low—a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 3.85%. Test scores are a key piece of this puzzle.

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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

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Whether you’re aiming for Regular Decision or going all in with Early Decision, getting familiar with these details can sharpen your strategy and, hopefully, up your chances of receiving that acceptance letter. That change drove up applications as more students thought they had a shot without standardized 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. Test scores Unlike the many colleges that have reinstated standardized testing requirements , the UC schools remain test-blind and will not consider SAT or ACT scores.

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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

BU has announced that they will remain Test-Optional until at least the 2025/26 application round, allowing students to decide whether or not to submit standardised test scores during the admissions process. These include the Regular Decision, Early Decision, and Early Decision II options.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

See Highlights From The Dartmouth Article Below: Dartmouth College admitted a record-low 17% of applicants during its binding Early Decision round following an all-time high of 3,550 students applying — an 18% jump from last year’s applicant pool.

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ACM College Consulting

APRIL 23, 2024

Finalize Standardized Testing Plans : Determine whether you need to take or retake standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT and/or English proficiency exams. Utilize the summer months to review test materials, enroll in test prep courses, or schedule exam dates.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 26, 2023

Types of Admissions The student can apply to Barandies University throught their ED I, Early Decision II and Regular Decision programs. Early Decision is a binding program. The students who decide to apply for the Early Decision cycles must commit to Brandeis University if accepted.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 8, 2023

Regarding standardized tests, the median scores of admitted students are 1420 for the SAT and 32 for the ACT. As a test optional institution, Wesleyan doesn’t require applicants to provide a SAT or ACT score, however, they can do so if they choose.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In addition to being two of their toughest academic years, your child will be tasked with maximizing their standardized test scores, continuing to pursue high-impact extracurricular activities, securing recommendation letters, and working on their college applications by writing essay upon essay. Want help writing your college essays?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 30, 2024

Currently, RPI does not require applicants to submit standardized test scores, although this policy may change in the future. In other words, for the upcoming admissions cycle, RPI is test-optional for all applicants except those to the Physician-Scientist Program, who must submit test scores. Should I go test-optional?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 31, 2024

For the incoming classes through 2025, Santa Clara University has extended its test-optional policy. However, students are still welcome to submit their test scores if they believe the scores will strengthen their application. Admitted students who choose to enroll must submit official scores from the testing agency.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

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. Most students take their chosen test two or three times to improve their scores, with the last attempt happening in the early fall of senior year.

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Educated Quest

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Test-optional admissions grew in practice at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. I touch on test-optional admissions in my new book, The Good College. Standardized test scores are one of several data points in college admissions, even at test-optional schools. Test scores are one of them and so are grades.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

AUGUST 30, 2024

College Application Tips: #2 – The Common Application Form On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. The typical student will need to ask their guidance counselor a lot of questions, so schedule an appointment early in the school year. It’s important to be accurate.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 18, 2024

Case Western Reserve University has adopted a test-optional policy. Applicants can choose whether to apply with or without standardized test scores. You can decide this any time between the time of application and up to two weeks before the decision release date. Should I go test-optional?

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Ivy Central

MAY 5, 2023

Types of Admission The students can apply through the Early Decision and Regular Decision cycle. Early Decision I and Early Decision II is an opportunity for students to show that Hamilton College is their number one choice. The acceptance rate for Early Decisions was 41%.

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Solomon Admissions

AUGUST 25, 2023

To help you navigate this process, this post provides an overview of the 4 main types of college admissions deadlines: Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision, and Rolling Admissions. Early Decision (ED) ED is a binding agreement between a student and a college.

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Solomon Admissions

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This gives you plenty of time to research colleges, take standardized tests, and complete all required application materials. Typically, a college application will require the following: a completed online application form, high school transcripts, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 24, 2023

Types of Admission: The students can enroll through Early Decision I and II. Students can only apply to one college for Early Decision. 59% of the students were enrolled during the Early Decision admissions cycle. They also have the option of the Regular Decision. high school GPA.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 30, 2024

Currently, RPI does not require applicants to submit standardized test scores, although this policy may change in the future. In other words, for the upcoming admissions cycle, RPI is test-optional. The exception to this rule is applicants to the Physician-Scientist Program, who must submit test scores.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Early Action is non-binding, meaning students are not obligated to enroll if accepted. Most EA plans allow students to apply EA or ED to other colleges, though there are exceptions (see Restricted/Single Choice Early Action below). Some colleges offer a second round of ED, called ED2.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

JULY 23, 2024

William & Mary has extended its test-optional policy indefinitely, allowing applicants to decide whether to include SAT or ACT scores as part of their application. The admissions team will review applications holistically, instead of relying on standardized test scores as a deciding factor. Should I go test-optional?

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