Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 19, 2024

BROWN UNIVERSITY: OVERALL ACCEPTANCE RATE REMAINS STABLE Brown offered admission to 5.16% of its applicants to the Class of 2028, slightly down from last year’s acceptance rate of 5.23% for the Class of 2027. We’re collecting acceptance rate data at selective schools and providing insight and analysis of our own.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 6, 2023

Princeton University, renowned for its academic excellence and rigorous admissions process, has recently witnessed significant shifts in its acceptance rates and student demographics. In the Early Action round, 5,335 applicants submitted their applications, of which 743 students were admitted with an acceptance rate of 13.9%.

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College Transitions

JANUARY 5, 2024

Along with the SAT, the ACT is one of the standardized tests used in the college admission process. Both the SAT and ACT are widely accepted by colleges, and it is […] Even if you plan to apply to test-optional or test-blind colleges, chances are you’ll sit for at least one of the standardized entrance exams.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 8, 2023

One remarkable aspect of Dartmouth's admissions landscape is its consistent acceptance rate of 6% for the third consecutive year. The acceptance rate of 19% was an all-time low for the College’s early decision cohort. The average SAT score is 1500, and the average ACT Composite score is 34.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Dartmouth researchers found SAT and ACT scores can help identify high-achieving, under-resourced students since the college looks at scores in context to where a student is from. Researchers considered applicants' SAT/ACT scores, high school GPAs, other admissions indicators, and demographics data from 2017-2022. Students from a U.S.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 6, 2023

See highlights from Georgetown’s official announcement below: Georgetown University accepted 13% of applicants for the undergraduate Class of 2027, a one percentage point increase from the Class of 2026. acceptance rate; and the School of Nursing had 466 applicants and accepted 16.1%

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 1, 2024

Next up in our series highlighting early round acceptance rates at top colleges is Stanford University — which consistently ranks as one of the most selective schools in the country. However, applicants can expect the REA acceptance rate to be around twice that of its RD rate, which has hovered around 3 to 4 percent in recent years.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 22, 2024

To kick off our new series on Regular Decision acceptance rates, we’re covering the newly released Class of 2028 acceptance rate for Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). MIT OVERALL ACCEPTANCE RATE This year, 28,232 students applied to join the MIT Class of 2028 through Early Action (non-binding) and Regular Decision.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

The middle 50% ACT scores were 35-36 for Math, Reading, English, and Science, and 35-36 for the Composite score. 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%. 9,488 applicants were deferred to the Regular Action phase.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

The middle 50% ACT scores were 35-36 for Math, Reading, English, and Science, and 35-36 for the Composite score. 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%. 9,488 applicants were deferred to the Regular Action phase.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 30, 2023

The median SAT is a 1510, and the median ACT is a 34. Given its 6 percent acceptance rate, median SAT score of 1510 and median ACT of 34, the importance of standardized testing as a data point is clear, even at test-optional colleges and universities.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 6, 2023

Penn did not immediately share the admit rate and demographic data for this year’s class, continuing its decision to not publicly announce its acceptance rate during the regular decisions admissions cycle for the Class of 2026. The post Just Released: Penn’s Acceptance Rate appeared first on Top Tier Admissions.

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Scoir

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Knowing whether to take the SAT or ACT can help relieve some of the stressors caused by the college admissions process. In the past, the SAT was typically a coastal test, predominant in the East and West Coast regions, while the ACT was more often taken in the middle of the country. Does that mean that you should take both tests?

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 6, 2023

There were 44,589 Regular Decision applicants, bringing the acceptance rate for Regular Decision to 4.8%. For the Class of 2026, the Regular Decision acceptance rate was 4.6%. This is an increase from the Class of 2025’s Regular Decision acceptance rate of 4.3%, but remains lower than the Class of 2024’s 6%.

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SSA Online College Prep

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Do colleges prefer the SAT over the ACT ? Is the ACT easier than the SAT? Are SAT and ACT questions in order of difficulty ? Can I only take the SAT or ACT during my junior year ? Common ACT and SAT Myths and Misconceptions The ACT and SAT have played an important role in college admissions.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As you gear up for the college admissions process, one of the crucial decisions you’ll face is choosing between the SAT and ACT standardized tests. Both exams are widely accepted by colleges and universities across the United States, and your choice can significantly impact your admissions prospects.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 7, 2023

For the Class of 2027, the Emory acceptance rate was a mere 10% (compared to 11% for the Class of 2026 and 13% for the Class of 2025). THE LOW-DOWN ON TESTING The numbers speak for themselves: 64% of students admitted to Emory’s Class of 2027 reported SAT or ACT scores, slightly down from the 69 % who submitted scores for the Class of 2026.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 23, 2023

See highlights from Tufts University’s official announcement below: Tufts this week sent letters of acceptance for the undergraduate Class of 2027, sustaining a highly selective admissions program focused on building a talented and diverse student population.

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PrepScholar

APRIL 17, 2023

But what if you could calculate your chances of college acceptance before you applied? Our college acceptance calculator uses your GPA and SAT/ACT score to estimate your likelihood of getting accepted to a particular school. (For the record, I got two—and they both stung. The good news is that you can!

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Ten four-year colleges in Florida have acceptance rates of 80% or higher. Florida's public community colleges accept 100% of applicants and award bachelor's degrees. It's still important to submit strong applications to schools with high acceptance rates. And some colleges even accept anyone who applies.

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BestColleges

MARCH 13, 2024

The University of Texas at Austin will require applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores beginning next fall. Adding to the growing list of top schools reinstating standardized test requirements, the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) will require students to submit SAT or ACT scores beginning next fall.

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Brand College Consulting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

The SAT and the ACT are very different college entrance exams and most colleges are now accepting both. This has led to most students taking both the SAT and the ACT tests, although that is not required or suggested by many professionals in the college admissions field. When should my child take the SAT or ACT?

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 10, 2024

Transfer acceptance rates vary widely and sometimes unexpectedly. SAMPLE TRANSFER ACCEPTANCE RATES (2022-23) (BU – Vanderbilt: transfer-friendly; MIT – Rice: less transfer-friendly) School First-Year Admit Rate Transfer Admit Rate Boston University 14.4% 29% Columbia 3.7% Northwestern 7.2% 13% Cornell 7.3% Dartmouth 6.4%

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The SAT and ACT are used for undergraduate admissions, while the GRE is used for graduate programs. Colleges and universities use standardized tests such as the SAT, ACT, and GRE to help figure out who will succeed in higher education. The SAT and ACT are used for undergraduate admissions, whereas the GRE is used for graduate programs.

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Eastern Standard Time, and like during in Tulane’s Early Decision I (EDI) round , Tulane has reduced the number of EDII acceptances to provide more opportunities for students – particularly those from first generation or low/middle income backgrounds – who did not feel comfortable making a binding commitment to Tulane.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

A few CTK tips to consider: Tip # 1: Don’t commit until you are ready (and before the enrollment deadline) For the schools where you have been accepted, don’t let all those emails, glossy pamphlets, and stickers from colleges pressure you into making a commitment before you are ready. Watch this space as events develop.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 20, 2023

At Top Tier Admissions , we believe that knowledge is power, so here’s the low-down on who was actually admitted to the Class of 2027 and how these accepted students reflect a college or university’s mission. Our students increased their chances of admission by 5x even while acceptance rates dropped to record lows!

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Strategic College Consulting

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Imagine for a minute that it’s your senior year and you’ve just gotten the acceptance letter to your dream university. While admissions officers look for a variety of factors to choose whether or not to accept you into their programs, one of the most important are your SAT or ACT test scores. One key change from the ACT to SAT?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

. - Part 2: How to get into the best computer science colleges The best computer science colleges attract the highest-achieving students, so competition to get accepted is fierce. But to have a chance of getting accepted to the best computer science colleges, your child will need something more. in Computation and Cognition; B.S.

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Admissions.Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

One essential aspect of college admissions is the role of standardized tests like the ACT. I can’t stress enough the role that a well-structured study schedule plays in achieving mastery over the ACT, which is a test that can greatly impact your future, including your dream college acceptance.

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Revolution Tutors

MAY 4, 2022

colleges accept both the SAT and ACT! What’s the Difference Between the SAT and ACT? The ACT can help you show colleges just how strong your verbal and reading comprehension skills are. Our SAT vs ACT quiz will help you quickly decide between tests. Take a look at this SAT to ACT score conversion table.

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College Essay Guy

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

If you’re reading this, maybe you’ve already decided if you’re going to take the SAT or the ACT (and if you haven’t, here's some help ). Getting these tests in the books should feel great, but we’re guessing there’s that little nagging feeling as you wait for your SAT scores or your ACT scores. What’s a good ACT score?” “Why

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College Essay Guy

AUGUST 19, 2023

arizona state university ADMISSIONS RESULTS FOR THE 2022 Applying CLASS ASU’s acceptance rate is 89.8% To get into a university like ASU, you will need to perform well in several of your college application components, including ACT/SAT scores and GPA. asu Early action Acceptance Rate ASU doesn’t have an early decision program.

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iSchoolConnect

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

MSU became the first premier land-grant university in the United States in 1862, serving as the prototype for the entire land-grant system established when President Abraham Lincoln signed the Morrill Act in 1862. Initially known as the Agricultural […] The post Michigan State University’s acceptance rate and more!

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Revolution Tutors

JUNE 27, 2022

Most students will end up taking the ACT twice. You can take the ACT up to twelve times. While we don’t recommend you take the ACT all twelve times, it leaves plenty of room for you to take the test as many times as you need. They never have to know you did worse the second time you took the ACT! Let's Talk.

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SSA Online College Prep

APRIL 26, 2022

Regardless of the arguments against SAT and ACT requirements, these exams are necessary for low SES students. MIT Lifts the Test-Optional Policy for Standardized Tests On March 28th, 2022, MIT announced that it would again require the SAT and ACT tests as part of the college admissions process.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 15, 2024

Please remember that admitted student information is different from enrolled student information, and we know that a much larger percentage of Georgians will accept our offer than non-Georgians due to cost, distance, etc. ACT Composite mid-range for students : 29-34 Remember, UGA focuses on ACT E and M.

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