Excelsior Admissions Consulting

MARCH 11, 2025

Its a great time to write the Common App essay! Here are the prompts for the coming year. Many students struggle to choose a topic for the essay. A good strategy is to make a list of all the things admissions officers will learn about you from the other parts of the application (including grades, classes, and activities).

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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. The school is the oldest Catholic and Jesuit university in the United States.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 16, 2025

Scores USC is currently test-optional , and that policy is expected to continue through at least 2026. USCs admitted students, and our clients who get in, tend to be at the top of their class. Thats what you should be aiming for. But lets be honest: if you have strong scores, you should absolutely submit them.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 2, 2025

Scores Princeton has not announced whether it is keeping its test-optional policy for the 2025-2026 application cycle. We know it's a lot to ask for, but it's what will make you a strong candidate for a school like Princeton. However, we highly recommend submitting scores anyway.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 10, 2025

Scores UVA is remaining test optional for the Fall of 2026, but there is no such thing as optional during the college admissions process. And yes, you need great grades, but they cant just be in those easy A classes. UVA expects you to take the hardest classes your school offers and get the best grade possible.

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Niche

JUNE 3, 2025

But for the Class of 2026? High cost : Affordability remains the #1 concern for the Class of 2026, and stress about paying for college is compounded by uncertainty40% are unaware of their household income, and thats critical information for anyone applying for aid. College should be a milestone that students eagerly anticipate.

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Ivy Coach

AUGUST 30, 2023

According to the data, approximately 30% of the Class of 2026 did not submit test scores in 2022. Using data from the Common Data Set, the analysis examined trends in test scores for incoming first years from 2017 to 2022, comparing Penn to six other Ivy League schools. This is an 8.7% Penn experienced 8.7%

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 15, 2025

Essays While the Mich essays for the 2025-2026 application cycle will not come out until late summer, we know what they typically require. Showing that you can work well with others is a key part of a strong Mich application. Of course, the place you are going to spotlight these experiences is the essays.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

2026 55,000 6% 2025 56,333 5.7% 2026 47,205 4.4% 2026 7,795 15.6% For the Class of 2026, 147 students were admitted off the waitlist, bumping the rate to 5.9%. Just look at the numbers: UPenn Class Total Applications Overall Acceptance Rate 2028 65,235 5.4% 2027 59,465 5.9% 2024 42,205 8.1% 2023 44,960 7.4% 2022 44,482 8.4%

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 3, 2025

Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke University is a private research institution known for academic excellence, strong school spirit, and sports teams with a serious following (hello, Cameron Crazies). The university has built a reputation as one of the most prestigious schools in the country.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 24, 2025

Yale University, nestled in New Haven, Connecticut, is one of the eight Ivy League schools, the third-oldest college in the U.S., and one of just nine institutions founded before the American Revolution. In other words: steeped in history. Yale is a top choice for Ivy hopefuls and with a 3.9%

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 7, 2025

Columbia is an iconic Ivy League university in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. The school has some of the most renowned academic programs in the world, paired with astonishing opportunities. Students often pick Columbia College or Columbia Engineering for their undergraduate education because of exactly this combination.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 8, 2025

Harvard is Harvard. The university is known for producing political, business, medical, academic, and scientific leaders, and it is one of the most iconic institutions of higher education in the world. There are a little over 7,000 undergraduate students, and twice as many graduate students. Unsurprisingly, it is exceptionally hard to get into.

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Admissions.Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

USC only introduced its Early Action (EA) program for first-year applicants during the 2022-2023 admissions cycle; yet, it will soon formally announce that it is introducing Early Decision for certain applicants during the 2025-2026 admissions cycle.

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Penn Nursing

JULY 23, 2024

Jonas Nursing , a leading supporter of doctoral nursing education in the US, and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), announced that Stephanie Acquaye, BSN, RN , a current PhD student at Penn Nursing, has been selected as a Jonas Scholar for the program's 2024-2026 cohort.

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HelloCollege

AUGUST 12, 2024

Department of Education announced changes to the FAFSA 2025-2026 launch , meaning there are some key updates to the FAFSA release schedule and process that you need to be aware of. FAFSA 2025-2026 Changes According to U.S. The post Preparing for the FAFSA 2025-2026 Launch appeared first on HelloCollege.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

However, this policy will change for Fall 2026 admissions, when standardized test scores will once again be required. However, starting with Fall 2026 admissions, standardized test scores will once again be required for all applicants. If youre in the Class of 2026 or younger, its time to start planning.

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The College Pod

JUNE 1, 2024

For instance, if you're a rising high school senior planning to attend college for the first time in the fall of 2025, you can apply for financial aid starting on October 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026. Be sure to pay attention to federal, state, and college-specific deadlines to ensure your application is submitted on time.

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AdmissionSight

JUNE 7, 2025

2026 38,019 5.7% This shift was especially noticeable for the Class of 2026, when applications spiked to 38,019, and the acceptance rate hit 5.7%. For the Class of 2026, no one got off the waitlist, while the Class of 2025 saw 150 students admitted with a higher acceptance rate of 15%. 2027 39,644 4.5% 2025 37,601 4.4%

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 29, 2025

The Duke Semester System Important Dates for AY 2025-2026 How to Stay Updated Special Academic Events and Holidays Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways The Duke Semester System Duke University follows a semester system , which splits the academic year into two main terms: fall and spring. A Monday class schedule is followed ( more info ).

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 17, 2025

MIT is one of the preeminent science and technology-focused universities in the world. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts right across the river from Boston, it attracts students from across the country, and around the world, through its STEM-centric offerings and history of being at the cutting edge of emerging technologies.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 21, 2025

Starting with the Fall 2026 application cycle, undergraduate applicants will once again be required to submit standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) as part of their application. The University of Miami has announced a significant policy update for prospective students.

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The College Curators

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Early Decision and Early Action admissions decisions are here: Accepted, Deferred, or Denied. Whatever your result, there are more things that you can do. If you are Deferred.

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The Koppelman Group

JUNE 3, 2025

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the most sought-after public universities in the country, and one of the most popular schools among our clients, for good reason.

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Admissions Village

MARCH 24, 2024

In the past two years American University’s application numbers dropped from 20,668 for the Class of 2026 to 18,624 for the Class of 2028. So roughly a 10% decrease in apps, but American’s acceptance rate rose by 17% because they took 29% more students, (10,243 this year vs 7,937 for the Class of 2026).

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AdmissionSight

JUNE 7, 2025

2026 61,220 3.2% For the Class of 2026, applications hit a high of over 61,000, partly driven by students hoping that ditching SAT/ACT scores would boost their chances. 2026 51,814 2.3% Fast forward to 2026, and it dipped to a mere 2.3%. 2026 9,406 7.9% 2027 56,937 3.4% 2025 57,435 3.4% 2024 40,248 4.9%

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JLV College Counseling

MAY 31, 2025

Applicant must begin college (four year, community college, or trade school) for the first time in 2026-2027 academic year (not including dual-enrollment courses). Applicant must have experienced homelessness in the last six years.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 15, 2023

The acceptance rates of Stanford University's Class of 2024, Class of 2025, and the Class of 2026 portray the changing landscape of admissions at Stanford. According to Stanford University's 2022-2023 Common Data Set, the undergraduate acceptance rate for the Class of 2026 hit a historic low of 3.68%.

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AdmissionSight

MAY 23, 2025

SHIP coverage runs from August 15, 2025, to August 14, 2026, and includes nationwide and global coverage through UnitedHealthcare. If you dont submit proof of comparable coverage by the deadline, youll be automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) and charged $4,944 for the 20252026 policy year.

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Berkeley² Academy

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

As application and enrollment numbers continue to rise for the nine schools within the University of Texas system, big changes are coming this way for students preparing to apply to UT Austin during the next admissions cycle (2025-2026). This change is already reflected on their website.

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Spark Admissions

JULY 7, 2022

Class of 2026. For the Class of 2026, Harvard accepted barely 3% of first-year applicants, with just under 2,000 students offered spots out of more than 61,000 applications. For the Class of 2026, MIT offered spots to just under 1,350 applicants, out of nearly 34,000 applications. Class of 2024. Class of 2025. Tufts University.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

MIT admissions officers observed a decrease in the number of applications from the 33,796 applications received for the Class of 2026. for the Class of 2026. The Class of 2026 received 33,767 first-year applications and only 1,337 students were admitted for the Class of 2026 with an acceptance rate of 3.96%.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

MIT admissions officers observed a decrease in the number of applications from the 33,796 applications received for the Class of 2026. for the Class of 2026. The Class of 2026 received 33,767 first-year applications and only 1,337 students were admitted for the Class of 2026 with an acceptance rate of 3.96%.

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Ivy Central

MAY 30, 2023

A remarkable number of changes have unfolded in the Classes of 2027, 2026, and 2025 at Yale University. Class of 2026 also observed subtle changes within the admissions landscape with an overall acceptance rate of 4.47%. The trend of Classes of 2027, 2026, and 2025 reflect the ever-changing nature of acceptance rates.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

However, historically, the university admitted 3,843 students for the Class of 2027, 3,873 for the Class of 2026, and 4,453 for the Class of 2025. 2026 34,261 11.3% 2026 29,733 11.1% 2026 4,528 12.5% Carnegie Mellon has only released estimates for the Class of 2028. For the Class of 2028, it has dropped to just 11.5%.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 5, 2023

The admissions data for the Classes of 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027 reveal a significant change in acceptance rates and applicant numbers, highlighting the growing competitiveness of securing a spot at this prestigious institution. This indicates the importance of strategic planning and careful consideration when applying to Cornell.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 5, 2023

The admissions data for the Classes of 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027 reveal a significant change in acceptance rates and applicant numbers, highlighting the growing competitiveness of securing a spot at this prestigious institution. This indicates the importance of strategic planning and careful consideration when applying to Cornell.

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