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21 Famous People You Didn’t Know Were Yale Alumni

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Lupita Nyongo Lupita Nyongo earned her MFA from Yale School of Drama in 2012 , and she strutted straight into Hollywood greatness. Her career highlights include two Academy Awards for The Accused and The Silence of the Lambs, which makes her one of Hollywoods most respected actors. Oh, and did we mention she speaks fluent French?

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You’ve Been Offered a Place on the Waitlist… Now What? 

Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

Becky has worked with Undergraduate Admission at Georgia Tech since 2012, and served as the Director of Enrollment Marketing and Communications since 2020. Instead of spending your time fretting over the waitlist, use it to soak in the moments you have with your friends and family (and give your family a hug!).

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Does MIT Do Legacy Admissions?

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Meanwhile, since the Class of 2012, Yales legacy admissions have generally ranged between 10% and 14%, peaking at 14% for the Class of 2025. Based on the admissions at Harvard from 2010 to 2015, legacy applicants were admitted at a rate of 33% , higher than the overall acceptance rate of 6%.

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HelloCollege on American Entrepreneur with Kevin Harrington

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After working with inner-city students in Chicago and later exiting a successful business, Kevin launched HelloCollege in 2012 to help students and families navigate college admissions with expert support. .” Earning a football scholarship to Northwestern changed the course of his life. Q: What does working with HelloCollege look like?

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Video: Study Tips for the May 7 AP Literature Exam

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The Marks Difference Results Meet Our Team History Services Admissions Guidance Standardized Test Preparation Academic Tutoring AP Exam Preparation Transfer Graduate/Professional Admissions College Essay and Application Help Group Tutoring SAT & ACT® Test Prep Courses Students Middle School High School College/Graduate International Resources (..)

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How to Apply to College after a Gap Year: A Complete Guide

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In fact, a 2012 study found that a gap year can significantly improve college performance, especially for students who initially applied with lower grades. Students who take a gap year before starting college often come back stronger academically. So, whats next when youre ready to head back to school?

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How to Effectively Advertise to College and University Students: Trends and Insights

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Gen Zs , typically identified as those born between 1997 and 2012, are the first true digital natives. It requires cultural fluency, authenticity, and a deep understanding of how this generation engages with the world. Theyve grown up with smartphones, social media, and streaming content, not as novelties, but as fixtures of daily life.