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Class of 2026 sets early application records, while The Ivy Dean’s students see incredible admissions results

The Ivy Dean

Here at the Ivy Dean, there has been much cause for celebration recently: we helped our students to achieve phenomenal early acceptance results for the Class of 2026. Nevertheless, we still had exceptional results. We look forward to helping make your family’s college dreams a reality.

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Harvard's Admissions Game Gets Harder With Lower Acceptance Rates

Ivy Central

percent, it is noteworthy that the total number of applications decreased by 7 percent compared to the all-time high of 61,220 applicants received for the Class of 2026. These shifting statistics illuminate the dynamic nature of Harvard College's admissions trends. During the early admissions cycle, Harvard College admitted 7.56

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Reading the Tea Leaves: Early Application Trends

Top Tier Admissions

Although the November 1 st early admissions deadlines are behind us, most colleges have yet to publicly announce updates on the number of early applications they received. Georgia residents comprised 40 percent of the early applicants (10,500 GA residents) and 15,500 non-Georgia residents applied (60 percent of EA total).

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Vanderbilt University: Early Acceptance Rate

Top Tier Admissions

of early decision I and II applicants were admitted. Vanderbilt only began handing out deferrals with the Class of 2026. TTA Takeaway: Based on the data for the Classes of 2026 and 2027, we know that plenty of students are accepted to Vanderbilt after being deferred in the early round or waitlisted in the regular round.

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What To Do If You Are Deferred

Top Tier Admissions

Even with top scores and strong grades, a deferral simply highlights how incredibly competitive the early admission landscape has become. After all, being deferred means you are still in the running for possible admission in a few months! While deferrals can be frustrating, you should remain optimistic. Take heart!

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Following Affirmative Action Ban, Can Early Decision Survive?

BestColleges

As these institutions weigh the benefits of early decision against the challenges of enrolling a diverse student body, they have to ask themselves: Does clinging to a policy that stunts diversity efforts still make sense? Among the entering class of 2026, more than half (51%) were admitted early.

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The Benefits of Applying Early Admission

Top Tier Admissions

Applying early admission is one of the most strategic moves you can make in seeking admission to a competitive college. Simply put, admissions rates are notably higher for early applicants who are in range, meaning that some students admitted in the early round would not be if they had waited for subsequent admissions rounds.