AdmissionSight

JANUARY 14, 2025

And for the Class of 2026, Princeton’s legacy acceptance rate stood at 10%. Insights into how factors like GPA , essays, and extracurriculars are weighted. Extracurricular achievements. Share these milestones in a letter of continued interest. Letters of recommendation. Extracurricular activities.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Class of 2025 31% Class of 2026 31.4% Extracurricular activities. Letters of recommendation (optional). You can submit up to two recommendation letters to strengthen your application. Let your extracurriculars, recommendations, and essays showcase who you truly are. Class of 2027 29.1%

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Class of 2025 10% Class of 2026 13.4% Recommended coursework includes four years of English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and a Foreign Language. Letters of recommendation. Three letters are required: one from a math or science teacher, one from a humanities, social sciences, or arts teacher, and one from the counselor.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

2026 12,539 6,184 49.3% 2026 100,662 12,539 12.5% Youll need stellar grades, strong extracurriculars, and a standout personal statement to make an impression. You can make up for it with solid test scores, strong essays, or standout extracurriculars. For the Class of 2028, NYU proved to be a top choice, hitting a 60.4%

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Class of 2025 9% Class of 2026 8.6% Letters of recommendation. If theres someone outside of school who knows you well, you can also submit a supplemental recommendation. Extracurricular activities. Theyre also big on extracurriculars, personal qualities, and unique talents. Class of 2027 7.7%

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AdmissionSight

JUNE 4, 2025

Letters of recommendation. Youll need to submit two recommendation letters, ideally from math or science teachers who know you well. Step 2: Ask for letters of recommendation. Ask two teachers for recommendation letters. Note: YSPA explicitly says they wont consider standardized tests.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Class of 2025 13% Class of 2026 12.5% To maximize your chances, focus on showcasing your achievements, extracurricular involvement, and personal experiences that make you a great fit for the university. Letters of recommendation. Want to see how NYUs acceptance rates have changed over time? Class of 2027 9.4%

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Class of 2025 12% Class of 2026 12.2% Additionally, submitting AP scores to complement your application is recommended. Letters of recommendation. Youll need two letters: one from your school counselor and one from an academic teacher in a core subject. Extracurriculars. Georgetown values depth over breadth.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 6, 2025

Your extracurricular activities, essays, and overall fit for Boston University matter just as much as your academics. Class of 2026 14.4% The most significant drop happened between the Class of 2025 and 2026, when the rate fell from 18.6% With an acceptance rate of just 11.1% for the Class of 2028 , competition is tough.

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AdmissionSight

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% Recommendation letters. Wellesley requires two letters of recommendation from teachers who know you well. Extracurricular activities. Class of 2027 13.9%

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Class of 2026 8.6% Extracurricular activities. Unlike many top universities, UCLA does not accept or require letters of recommendation for general admission. Beyond academics, UCLA looks at extracurriculars and achievements, whether thats sports, music, volunteer work , leadership roles, or other passions.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Class of 2026 6.8% The biggest drop happened between 2025 and 2026, when the rate plummeted from 18.4% The most important factors in the admissions process include the rigor of your high school coursework, your academic GPA, letters of recommendation, and your application essay. Class of 2025 18.4% Class of 2027 5.6%

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Class of 2026 6.7% Letters of recommendation. Extracurricular activities and personal qualities matter just as much. Vanderbilt takes a holistic approach to admissions, so theyre looking at the full package: your essays, extracurriculars, and those all-important recommendation letters.

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AdmissionSight

JULY 24, 2025

</p> <p>The admissions process remains highly competitive across both rounds, and strong academics, compelling essays, and meaningful extracurriculars are essential no matter when you apply.</p> Your essays, recommendations, and extracurricular activities are just as important as your academic achievements.</p>

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 16, 2025

In this guide, well walk through everything you need to know, from GPA expectations to test scores, extracurriculars, and application tips. Class of 2026 10.3% Extracurricular activities. Beyond academics, Claremont McKenna values extracurricular activities, talents, and your personal character. Let’s get started!

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Class of 2026 6.9% Letters of recommendation. Youll need three letters: one from your school counselor and two from academic teachers who can speak to your strengths, both in and out of the classroom. Extracurricular activities and personal qualities also carry significant weight. Class of 2025 7.8%

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Well cover grades, test scores, essays, extracurriculars, and every other piece of the puzzle that Tufts actually cares about. Class of 2026 9.7% They recommend completing four years each in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Foreign Language, with advanced courses like AP, IB, or honors being a big plus.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 29, 2025

Class of 2025 7% Class of 2026 7.2% Letters of recommendation. Northwestern asks for two letters: one from your school counselor and one from a teacher who knows you well. Extracurricular activities. Be a boss in your extracurriculars. This puts Northwestern in the same league as Ivy League schools.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

For the Class of 2028, only 22% of applicants earned that coveted youre in letter. From your GPA and test scores to essays and extracurriculars, were breaking down every factor Wake Forest considers. Class of 2026 21.4% Letters of recommendation. Extracurricular activities. You need a plan. Class of 2027 21.6%

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 6, 2025

One way to highlight your community involvement is to consider any extracurricular activities or volunteering experiences that reflect your passions, especially those connected to your major or academic interests. Get strong recommendations. Teachers are busy people, and writing letters of recommendation is a big task.

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AdmissionSight

JUNE 16, 2025

If you’ll be a sophomore or junior next school year, you’re still eligible for JCamp 2026. For those who applied, decision notifications were sent by mid-April via email. Planning to apply next year? Mark your calendar for early January, when the next application cycle is expected to open. The deadline typically falls in early March.

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AdmissionSight

JUNE 28, 2025

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, keeping <a href="[link] acceptance rate</a> consistently competitive, especially in its top-ranked programs like computer science and engineering.</p>

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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

JUNE 4, 2023

This has led to a greater focus on holistic admissions, which considers factors such as a student's extracurricular activities, personal essays, and letters of recommendation in addition to their academic record. The increase in competition has forced schools to become more creative and innovative in their admissions process.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 4, 2023

This has led to a greater focus on holistic admissions, which considers factors such as a student's extracurricular activities, personal essays, and letters of recommendation in addition to their academic record. The increase in competition has forced schools to become more creative and innovative in their admissions process.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 1, 2022

As we noted last year , there are a number of reasons a college might defer a student, including lower grades/test scores, an extracurricular profile that is not quite “high impact” enough, or an overall rise in the number of applications the school has received. Boosting your extracurricular profile. Take heart! DEFERRED OR DENIED?

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Ivy Central

MAY 5, 2023

Secondary School Report Form Counselor Letter of Recommendation The following components are optional but highly recommended: A Teacher Evaluation Form: This form will include a teacher's letter of recommendation. 34% of the class of 2026 applied test-optional.

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Solomon Admissions

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A university may require additional materials, like additional letters of recommendation. College admissions committees will look at extracurriculars, grades, rigor of coursework, essays, etc. For example, Duke’s SAT middle 50% for the admitted class of 2026 is 1510-1570. with more scrutiny.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

But overall, they should have challenged themselves, taking whatever advanced courses they have access to ( APs, IBs , or community college classes, for instance), and invested time in extracurricular activities. New Haven is a major cultural center in Connecticut, home to theater, restaurants, shops, and cafés.

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Tex Admissions

MARCH 12, 2024

I would have preferred that UT and other universities require the exam for Fall 2026 applicants to allow more time for families and applicants to adjust to this new reality or at least announce this a few months ago. Recommendation Letter Suggestion Changes This change has a positive intention but will miss the mark in practice.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

UC Berkeley student population Undergraduate students: 30,778 (Spring 2023) Graduate students: 12,303 (Spring 2023) UC Berkeley acceptance rate Below is admissions data for the class of 2026: Applications: 128,230 Acceptances: 14,568 Matriculants: 6,726 Acceptance rate: 13.3% Berkeley’s transfer acceptance rate is 27%. 75th percentile: 4.31

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Let’s take a closer look at the class of 2026: UCLA average weighted GPA: 25th percentile: 4.4 UCLA considers three main components of a student’s high school history: academic rigor, standardized test scores, and extracurricular activities. Who gets into UCLA? 75th percentile: 4.73 We can evaluate each one in turn.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

If your child is not sure that Brown is truly the right university for them, or they need time to improve their grades, standardized test scores, or extracurriculars then they should wait and apply regular decision. 250 words max) Question 4: What is your most meaningful extracurricular commitment, and what would you like us to know about it?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 3, 2024

Here are some statistics on Yale Law School’s class of 2026: Number of applicants: 4,471 Number of offers of admission: 246 (5.50%) Class of 2023 incoming size: 201 GPA distribution and range: 25th percentile: 3.89/4.0 50th percentile: 3.96/4.0 75th percentile: 4.00/4.0 and 158, respectively. 50th percentile: 3.96/4.0 75th percentile: 4.00/4.0

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Johns Hopkins student population Undergraduates: 5,253 Graduate students: 25,231 Johns Hopkins acceptance rate Let’s review the admissions statistics for Johns Hopkins’ class of 2026: Applications: 37,156 Acceptances: 2,408 Matriculants: 1,310 Acceptance rate: 6.5% tuition, room, board, and fees) is $86,065. from Johns Hopkins.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

STUDENT ACCEPTED TO UPENN VIA EARLY DECISION "Just wanted to send over a note that I just recently received an invitation to join the UPenn class of 2026! They also want to see how your child challenges themselves with extracurricular activities. UPENN CAS 2025!!!!! Thanks again!!!!!!" Thanks for everything—it's certainly paid off!"

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