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. Last year, UC schools received over 250,000 applications for Fall 2024 admission and accepted 167,000 of those students. See our UC Admissions Trends post for 2024 here.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Being rejected Early Decision can be a gut punch, especially if the rejection comes from a dream school like Williams. overall, including Early and Regular Decision. The most recent Early Decision acceptance rate was much more than double the overall acceptance rate, over 23%. First, statistics.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 5, 2025

Applicants who are serious about getting into Penn need to consider applying early decision. Early Decision or ED is an admission pathway where students pledge to withdraw other applications and attend if accepted. Students can only choose one school to apply to through Early Decision (at least at a time.

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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

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Getting rejected early decision sucks. You are the kind of student who applied early decision to Columbia, which means that you probably have so many responsibilities, so many extracurriculars to keep track of, sports, excellent grades, etc. You are exhausted, even if you don’t fully realize it yet.

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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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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

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

DECEMBER 17, 2024

When spring or summer rolls around, its also a great time to start taking practice tests for the PSAT, ACT, or SAT. Getting an early start will help you feel comfortable and confident with the different testing formatsand thats going to make a huge difference as you continue preparing for college. Take practice tests for the SAT/ACT.

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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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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Receiving a rejection in the Early Decision round always hurts. You probably had this vision for your college application experience where you’d do your work early, you’d get in early, and you would be done early. So, the college is selective, but it isn’t highly selective in the early round.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 1, 2025

With the launch of the digital SAT in March 2024 and the more recent updates to the ACT in April 2025 (both of which introduced significant changes to test formats) the standardized testing landscape is more uncertain than ever. WHEN CAN I TAKE THE SAT OR ACT? SAT Tutoring Expert one-on-one guidance to boost your score.

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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. And if youve taken both the SAT and ACT, they will consider your best score from either exam.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Cornell University does not offer an Early Action application option. Instead, it provides an Early Decision (ED) plan, which is a binding commitment. This means that if you’re admitted through Early Decision, you’re obligated to enroll at Cornell and must withdraw any applications submitted to other institutions.

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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%). A strong SAT is for Duke is over 1550, and a strong ACT is at or above a 34.

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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

APRIL 1, 2025

Cornell, like many top schools, looks at a variety of factors when making their decision. The factors listed here are based on Cornells Common Data Set for 2024-2025 , which provides a detailed breakdown of what the school considers important in the admissions process. Prepare and submit your SAT/ACT scores.

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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. Plus, youll need to consider other expenses, such as SAT/ACT score submissions and campus visits. Thats reasonable enough.

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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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The Koppelman Group

MAY 22, 2025

For the fall of 2024 , Georgetown received over 26,000 applications for first-year admission. You can apply to other schools Early Action, and are not bound to attend Georgetown if admitted, but are not permitted to use this path if you are applying to another school Early Decision. Why should I apply Early Action?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Rice University Admission Requirements Rice University GPA Requirements Rice University SAT Requirements Rice University ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into Rice University Rice University Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Rice University? Lets dive right in.

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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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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Harvey Mudd Requirements Harvey Mudd GPA Requirements Harvey Mudd SAT Scores Harvey Mudd ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting Into Harvey Mudd Harvey Mudd Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Harvey Mudd? Submitting strong SAT or ACT scores is entirely up to you.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

UVA is test-optional, but if you choose to submit scores, they will superscore your SAT/ACT (considering only the highest section scores). To maximize your chances of admission to UVA, aim for a 1510 on the SAT or a 34 on the ACT , as these are the 75th percentile scores. Only apply ED if UVA is your absolute top choice.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 20, 2025

Harvard also requires SAT or ACT scores. Briefly, please indicate the most influential factors in your decision to attend your present college (for example, location, cost, size of student body, only option, special program offered, Early Decision plan, etc.)

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

NYU Admission Requirements NYU GPA Requirements NYU SAT Scores NYU ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into NYU NYU Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into NYU? Heres a quick breakdown: NYU Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 21.1% How Hard Is It to Get into NYU?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 30, 2025

Score well on the SAT/ACT. Even though Brown doesnt focus on demonstrated interest, strong SAT or ACT scores can still help bolster your application. Brown requires SAT/ACT scores for the 2024-25 application cycle , and hitting the 75th percentile is ideal. Consider applying through Early Decision (ED).

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 29, 2024

List of New Ivies To make your college search easier, heres the updated 2024 list of New Ivies. Score 1550+ on your SAT or 35+ on your ACT. Even though some New Ivies are test-optional, a solid SAT score (1550+) or ACT score (35+) can really make you stand out. School U.S. Show the school you’re really interested.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 14, 2025

2025 15,431 6,787 44% 2024 15,002 6,333 42.2% The Class of 2025 came in at 44.0%, and the Class of 2024 wasnt far off with 42.2%. 2024 48,193 15,002 31.1% Back in the Class of 2024, UF had an acceptance rate of 31.1% So yes, your SAT or ACT scores will be part of the review. 2024 5,931 2,546 42.9%

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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 reference, the average ACT range is 33 to 35, while the average SAT range is 1450 to 1540.</p>

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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

MARCH 1, 2025

UC Berkeley Admission Requirements UC Berkeley GPA Requirements UC Berkeley SAT and ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into UC Berkeley UC Berkeley Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into UC Berkeley? From 17% for the Class of 2024, it dropped to 14.7% Class of 2026 11.4%

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 6, 2025

Boston University Admission Requirements Boston University GPA Requirements Boston University SAT Scores Boston University ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into Boston University Boston University Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Boston University? Lets jump in!

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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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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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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Vanderbilt Admission Requirements Vanderbilt GPA Requirements Vanderbilt SAT Scores Vanderbilt ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting Into Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Vanderbilt? Not feeling the love for the SAT or ACT? Ready to take the leap?

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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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