The Koppelman Group

APRIL 24, 2025

If youre looking for a strategic angle for your application, you might be considering applying early. Yale doesnt offer Early Decision, but rather something called Restricted Early Action (REA). Restricted Early Action is a non-binding admissions decision, but its a little more complicated than that.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 1, 2025

The overall acceptance rate for first-years who enrolled in the fall of 2024, across all 8 colleges, was 8.4%. In the 2023-2024 Common Data Set, Cornell reported that alumni/ae relations (which means legacy) were considered in admissions. This further emphasizes the importance of applying early if you are a legacy at Cornell.

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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. 2025 47,636 7% 2024 39,263 9.3%

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 14, 2025

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. 92% of the students admitted for the fall of 2024 were in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school.

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 25, 2025

Brown is interesting because in 2023, they decided to form a committee to determine if they should make changes to Early Decision, testing policies, and legacy admissions. If you submit regular decision, they may assume youre trying to leverage your legacy status after a failed ED attempt to one of their peer institutions.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

2024 35,220 6.5% Over the past decade, Yale’s Regular Decision acceptance rate has been shrinking, keeping pace with the rising tide of applications: Yale Class Total Regular Decision Applications Regular Decision Acceptance Rate 2028 46,609 3.1% 2024 29,443 5.1% 2024 5,777 13.8% 2027 52,303 4.5%

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 24, 2025

During the 2024-2025 application cycle, the Common App reported over one million distinct applicants, which means each applicant submitted applications to an average of six schools. Admissions policies Some colleges have Early Action (EA) or Early Decision (ED) policies that restrict how many schools you can apply to in the early round.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Rice University Regular Decision Acceptance Rate Rice University Early Decision Acceptance Rate How to Get Accepted into Rice University Rice University Transfer Acceptance Rate Rice University Waitlist Acceptance Rate Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Is Rice Universitys Acceptance Rate? Early Decision 2,886 442 15.3%

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 29, 2024

However, Caltech officially states that its admit rate is under 5% for both routes : Application Type Total Applications Accepted Acceptance Rate Regular Decision Officially undisclosed Officially undisclosed <5% Early Decision Officially undisclosed Officially undisclosed <5% Overall 13,863 315 2.3% 2024 8,007 536 6.7%

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 17, 2024

If youve worked hard to earn top grades, strong test scores, and an impressive resume filled with extracurriculars, internships, and volunteer work, you might want to consider applying early action or early decision to your top-choice school (if they offer that option). In 2024 alone, 1.97 million took the ACT.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 18, 2025

In the Fall of 2024, it was announced that 11.2% In fact, in March of 2024 the university announced publicly that they would continue to consider the legacy status of applicants as a factor in its undergraduate admission decisions. The acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 was 4.6%. Then, write about your experiences.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 23, 2025

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. Whats the difference between Early Action and Early Decision?

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The Koppelman Group

MARCH 14, 2025

They received over 54,000 first-year applications in the 2023-2024 cycle, for a class of 1,739. For example, the early decision acceptance rate at Duke is much higher (13%), nearly 3 times, the regular decision acceptance rate (4.4%). The acceptance rate was only 5.4%.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Center of free speech In 2024, the University of Virginia snagged the #1 spot in the national College Free Speech Rankings by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE). The university has policies in place to support academic freedom and open discussions, even on tricky or controversial topics.

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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. While NYU doesnt always share the exact numbers for Early and Regular Decision, it did reveal that 22,000 students applied through Early Decision this year.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 22, 2025

Georgetown is an internationally-leading research and academic university aimed at preparing the next generation of global citizens, with a particular focus on service, policy, and politics. For the fall of 2024 , Georgetown received over 26,000 applications for first-year admission. Why should I apply Early Action?

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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 3, 2025

Heres how Rice Universitys acceptance rates have looked in recent years: Rice University Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 8.7% Rice University has a test-optional policy, but if you do submit, aim for competitive scores. Moreover, according to Rice Universitys Common Data Set for 2023-2024 : 91.4% Class of 2027 7.7%

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Heres a quick breakdown: NYU Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 21.1% NYU average GPA According to NYUs Common Data Set for 2023-2024 , the average GPA for admitted students is 3.81. No, NYU has a test-optional policy , so you can choose whether or not to include SAT scores in your application. Class of 2027 9.4%

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AdmissionSight

JULY 3, 2025

Apply early.</h3> </h3> <p class="ai-optimize-186">If Wesleyan is your absolute top choice, consider applying Early Decision (ED). For instance, you could consider applying Early Decision or submitting a portfolio.</li>

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 14, 2025

University of Florida Acceptance Rate Trends University of Florida Early Action and Regular Decision Policies How to Get Accepted into University of Florida University of Florida Transfer Acceptance Rate University of Florida Waitlist Acceptance Rate Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Is the University of Floridas Acceptance Rate?

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AdmissionSight

JUNE 20, 2025

Whether you’re applying through Early Decision, Regular Decision, or considering a transfer, understanding Pomona’s admission stats can help you create a more strategic approach.</p> Early Decision applicants had slightly better chances, with a 12.5% of 10,513 applicants admitted. .</strong></p>

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

If youre curious about how Harvey Mudds acceptance rates have shifted over recent years, heres a quick breakdown: Harvey Mudd Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 9.9% Heres what Harvey Mudds Common Data Set for 2024-2025 tells us: 92% of admitted students ranked in the top 10% of their high school graduating class. Class of 2027 13.1%

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 1, 2025

Here’s a quick breakdown: UC Berkeley Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 17% Class of 2025 14.7% From 17% for the Class of 2024, it dropped to 14.7% UC Berkeley average GPA According to UC Berkeleys Common Data Set for 2024-2025 , the average GPA of admitted students is 3.90. Class of 2026 11.4% Class of 2027 11.7%

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 23, 2025

However, if you applied Early Decision or Early Action , you should have already received your Ivy League decision in December or January, depending on the school. Now, many Ivies have adapted their processes to handle more applications while still releasing admissions decisions by the end of March.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 6, 2025

Heres a quick look: Boston University Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 20.1% for the Class of 2024 to just 11.1% Boston University average GPA According to Boston Universitys Common Data Set for 2023-2024 , the average GPA of admitted students is 3.89. Consider applying Early Decision (ED). Class of 2025 18.6%

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JUNE 15, 2025

Wesleyan Acceptance Rate Trends Wesleyan Regular Decision Acceptance Rate Wesleyan Early Decision Acceptance Rate How to Get Accepted into Wesleyan Wesleyan Transfer Acceptance Rate Wesleyan Waitlist Acceptance Rate Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Is Wesleyan’s Acceptance Rate? Regular Decision 13,080 1,871 14.3%

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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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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

USC’s early action round is still a relatively new policy. 2022-2023 was the first application cycle they even offered an early option, so there isn’t a ton of data about it. However, last year, their early acceptance rate was actually lower than their regular decision rate.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Heres a quick overview: Pomona Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 8.6% For the 2024-2025 application cycle, Pomona requires students to answer three prompts: Academic interest statement: What do you love about the subject(s) youve chosen for your potential major(s)? Consider applying Early Decision (ED).

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 12, 2025

Heres a look at how Wellesleys acceptance rate has changed in recent years: Wellesley Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 20.4% The biggest drop happened between the Class of 2024 and Class of 2026, when it dropped from 20.4% Consider applying Early Decision (ED). Class of 2025 16% Class of 2026 13.6% Class of 2027 13.9%

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AdmissionSight

JULY 3, 2025

Once admitted, if you qualify for need-based aid, the school commits to covering <a href="[link] of your demonstrated financial need</a> This policy applies to both in-state and out-of-state students, provided you meet the March 1st application deadline for financial aid.</strong></p>

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APRIL 15, 2025

Through partnerships with international institutions, youll have the chance to contribute to policy work that impacts the world. When you fill out your application, answer Browns specific questions, including the essay prompts for the 2024-2025 application cycle. Understand the testing policy. Browns alumni success.

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JANUARY 28, 2025

UChicago hasnt updated its transfer acceptance rates for 2024-2025 yet. This is just a bit higher than its freshman acceptance rate for fall 2024, which was 4.5%. UChicago has a No Harm Testing Policy, meaning your scores will only be considered if they will positively affect your chance of admission. 2022 1,256 82 6.5%

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 21, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Early Action Increases Your Chances Ever heard of Early Action (EA) ? Its one of the ways you can apply to colleges early, but its not as binding as Early Decision (ED). Princeton University (Class of 2024) 15.8% Yale University 9% 3.1% Flexibility to explore options.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

If youre curious about how Vanderbilts acceptance rates have shifted in recent years, heres a quick overview: Vanderbilt Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 11.6% Vanderbilt average GPA According to Vanderbilts Common Data Set for 2023-2024 , 37.7% With Vanderbilts test-optional policy, sending scores is completely up to you.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Take a look: UCLA Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 14.3% UCLA average GPA According to UCLAs Common Data Set for 2023-2024 , the average GPA of admitted students is 3.93. UCLA SAT and ACT Scores UCLA follows a test-blind admissions policy , meaning SAT and ACT scores are not considered for admission or scholarships.

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