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FEBRUARY 6, 2025

However, this policy will change for Fall 2026 admissions, when standardized test scores will once again be required. Understanding Cornells shifting test policies is crucial for applicants. Cornell Standardized Testing Policy Cornell SAT Requirements Cornell ACT Requirements Should You Submit Your Test Scores?

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JANUARY 25, 2025

Does MIT have Early Decision? Instead, they offer Early Action. Youll learn about MITs application process, deadlines, and how to figure out if MITs Early Action is the best option for you. 2026 14,781 4.7% 2026 19,195 3.3% The short answer is no. This blog will walk you through all the important details.

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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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JANUARY 1, 2025

UChicago Acceptance Rate Trends UChicago Regular Decision Acceptance Rate UChicago Early Action Acceptance Rate UChicago Early Decision Acceptance Rate How to Get Accepted into UChicago UChicago Transfer Acceptance Rate UChicago Waitlist Acceptance Rate Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Is UChicagos Acceptance Rate?

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MAY 7, 2025

Columbia offers students who are truly committed to the school an Early Decision option. If you commit to attending Columbia in advance of applying, they will consider your application early. What is Early Decision at Columbia? Contact us to learn more about getting into Columbia Early Decision.

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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. 2026 51,558 7.2%

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MAY 10, 2025

The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, VA, known for their programs in business, political science, public policy, and law. In our opinion, Early Decision is one of the smartest moves you can make if youre interested in UVA, especially if youre out of state. What is ED at UVA?

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 1, 2025

Scores Like most universities, the Cornell testing policy has been shifting over the past few years and through the Covid pandemic. Locke told The Sun in 2018, the Cornell Sun reports, that legacy students have a greater chance of being accepted in the early decision round as a result of a mutual commitment relationship.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 14, 2025

Until the Class of 2026 admissions cycle, there was information about legacy on the first-year applicants information page on the Penn website. Apply Early Penn heavily prioritizes early applicants, especially when those applicants are legacies. Over 50% of the Class of 2028, in fact, was admitted Early Decision.

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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. Applicants through the early action program are expected to be strong applicants before senior year even comes into play. So, what is the point?

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APRIL 25, 2025

Acceptance Rates for the Class of 2028 Scores UNC is remaining somewhat test optional for the future: For students applying for the 2025-2026 academic year, students with a weighted GPA of 2.8 Apply Early UNC does not offer early decision, but they do offer early action. or above (on a 4.0

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DECEMBER 1, 2024

2026 50,060 4.6% 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% 2026 42,772 3.5% acceptance rate, a sharp drop from 6.7%

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APRIL 27, 2025

It means your application wasnt accepted or rejected in Early Decision (ED) youre simply being reconsidered in the Regular Decision (RD) round. Waitlists, on the other hand, arent active decisions as they just rely on space opening up. of deferred applicants for the Class of 2026 were admitted, compared to just 5.9%

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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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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% 2026 16,626 448 2.7%

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 16, 2025

If youre hoping to become a Trojan, heres what you need to know especially if youre thinking about applying Early Action. What is Early Action at usc? Lets clear something up first: USC does not offer Early Decision. Scores USC is currently test-optional , and that policy is expected to continue through at least 2026.

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The Koppelman Group

JULY 20, 2025

Agriculture and hospitality, for one, but also many programs that are hard to find at such an exceptional level for undergraduate students, like architecture, public policy, labor relations, and human ecology. First, let’s look at Early Decision vs. Regular Decision across all the colleges. Brooks School of Public Policy?

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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. 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.

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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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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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JULY 25, 2025

The university offers Early Decision I and II, as well as an Early Action option, which is not binding. Richmond heavily emphasizes the Early Decision options when filling their classes, with 46% of the first-years admitted for the Class of 2028 coming from the ED I and ED II pools. Now, let’s talk prompts.

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Top Tier Admissions

JULY 11, 2025

Georgetown’s early action acceptance rate was 11%. Starting in the Fall 2026 application cycle, Georgetown University will join the Common App — ending its long-standing status as one of the few selective colleges with a separate application. Only about 15% of deferred students are eventually admitted. WANT TO READ MORE?

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FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Class of 2025 10% Class of 2026 13.4% Harvey Mudd is test-optional for students applying through Fall 2026. With Harvey Mudds test-optional policy, sending in scores is completely up to you. Harvey Mudd is test-optional through Fall 2026, meaning you dont have to submit SAT scores if you dont want to. Class of 2027 13.1%

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JULY 3, 2025

from the previous year, totaling $3,780 in 2025–2026.</li> </p> <p class="ai-optimize-197"><strong>For 2025–2026, the base tuition for out-of-state students in the College of Arts &amp; Sciences is $55,436 during the first and second years. These fees increased by about 4.1%

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 1, 2025

Class of 2026 11.4% UC Berkeley SAT and ACT Scores UC Berkeley follows a test-free admissions policy , meaning SAT and ACT scores are not considered for admission or scholarships. Even if you submit your test scores, they will not be factored into the admissions decision. Does UC Berkeley offer Early Decision or Early Action?

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FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Class of 2025 9% Class of 2026 8.6% Rice University has a test-optional policy, but if you do submit, aim for competitive scores. While their test-optional policy gives you the flexibility to choose, strong scores can help your application shine and prove youre ready for Rices rigorous academics. Class of 2027 7.7%

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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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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% for the Class of 2026.</p>

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FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Class of 2025 13% Class of 2026 12.5% No, NYU has a test-optional policy , so you can choose whether or not to include SAT scores in your application. NYU ACT Scores NYU doesnt require ACT scores since it follows a test-optional policy. Consider applying Early Decision (ED). Class of 2027 9.4%

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MARCH 6, 2025

Class of 2026 14.4% The most significant drop happened between the Class of 2025 and 2026, when the rate fell from 18.6% Boston University follows a test-optional policy, which means you can choose whether or not to submit your SAT scores. Consider applying Early Decision (ED). Class of 2025 18.6% Class of 2027 10.8%

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DECEMBER 19, 2024

Brown Acceptance Rate Trends Brown Regular Decision Acceptance Rate Brown Early Decision Acceptance Rate How to Get Accepted into Brown Brown Transfer Acceptance Rate Brown Waitlist Acceptance Rate Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Is Browns Acceptance Rate? for the Class of 2026. Early Decision 6,244 898 14.4%

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JUNE 3, 2025

What is EArly action? Early Action means you apply ahead of the Regular Decision deadline and get your decision sooner, without the commitment of Early Decision. Scores UNC has a kind of confusing testing policy. Were not sure why theyve added this policy, but oh well! If you have above a 2.8

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MARCH 12, 2025

Class of 2025 16% Class of 2026 13.6% The biggest drop happened between the Class of 2024 and Class of 2026, when it dropped from 20.4% Consider applying Early Decision (ED). If Wellesley is at the top of your list, applying Early Decision could give you a leg up. Class of 2027 13.9% Class of 2028 14.1%

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JULY 1, 2025

With registration now open for both the SAT and ACT for the 2025–2026 admissions cycle, it’s essential to stay informed about these key components of the college application process. In senior year, the October dates are the last ones for consideration in Early Action or Early Decision 1. WHEN CAN I TAKE THE SAT OR ACT?

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Class of 2026 6.8% The biggest drop happened between 2025 and 2026, when the rate plummeted from 18.4% Consider applying Early Decision (ED). If Northeastern is your top choice, applying Early Decision could improve your chances of admission. Does applying Early Decision improve my chances of getting in?

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Class of 2026 6.7% With Vanderbilts test-optional policy, sending scores is completely up to you. Consider applying Early Decision (ED). If Vanderbilt is your dream school, Early Decision could be your golden ticket. Does applying Early Decision improve my chances of getting into Vanderbilt?

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FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Class of 2026 7% Class of 2027 6.8% Consider applying Early Decision (ED). If Pomona is your top choice, applying through Early Decision could boost your chances of getting in. Have real conversations with your family and check out Pomonas financial aid policies so there arent any surprises. Class of 2025 6.6%

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