Ivy Central

JUNE 15, 2023

The admission process at prestigious universities like Stanford University is highly competitive, with thousands of qualified applicants vying for a limited number of spots. 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.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 3, 2024

DARTMOUTH: ACCEPTANCE RATES DROP After a record low 17% acceptance rate in the binding Early Decision round , Dartmouth College continued the trend with another record low—a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 3.85%. Dartmouth received almost 3,000 more RD applications this year than compared to the last cycle.

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

The University of Pennsylvania provides a world-renowned education, so it’s unsurprising they set high standards for their applicants. This article delves into the specifics of UPenn’s ACT requirements and statistics. What is the average ACT score at the University of Pennsylvania?

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

Cornell University, known for its academic rigor and diverse community, sets high standards for its applicants. Among the various elements of the college application process, standardized testing plays a significant role. This article delves into Cornell-specific ACT requirements and Cornell ACT scores.

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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. Out of a staggering 37,601 applicants, only 1,657 students were offered admission to Princeton University.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 8, 2023

With an impressive record-breaking number of applications, Dartmouth experienced a surge in interest from prospective students, solidifying its position as a top choice for higher education. Dartmouth received 28,841 applications for the Class of 2027. The number of ED applicants has increased by 45% over the past three years.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 10, 2024

DUKE UNIVERSITY: ACCEPTANCE RATE Duke University’s overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 was 5.1% — marking a record low for the increasingly competitive university. Duke accepted a total of 2,790 students from a pool of 54,191 applicants. Duke’s RD acceptance rate hit another record-low, just 4.1%

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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.

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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. This year, Brown’s dual degree programs both saw their largest applicant pools. For the Class of 2028, 3.8%

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Ivy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

This year, the application numbers for the MIT Class of 2027 plummeted. MIT received a total of 26,914 applications. MIT admissions officers observed a decrease in the number of applications from the 33,796 applications received for the Class of 2026. 9,488 applicants were deferred to the Regular Action phase.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 2, 2023

This year, the application numbers for the MIT Class of 2027 plummeted. MIT received a total of 26,914 applications. MIT admissions officers observed a decrease in the number of applications from the 33,796 applications received for the Class of 2026. 9,488 applicants were deferred to the Regular Action phase.

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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. The university admitted 3,263 students out of 25,519 total applicants, which is 1,151 fewer applicants than last year.

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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

APRIL 6, 2023

See highlights from Penn’s official announcement below: Penn announced regular decision admission results for the Class of 2027 after receiving a record number of applications. The Early Decision Program for this cycle also featured the largest applicant pool in the University’s history. Try Application Boot Camp®.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 22, 2024

The elite college admissions landscape has never been more competitive (or more confusing for applicants to navigate). 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). of applicants. “I

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 30, 2023

The College admitted 6 percent of students who applied from the most competitive applicant pool in Colby’s history. Our admissions committee was extraordinarily impressed by the breadth of talent, resilience, and achievements displayed by our applicants this year,” said Molly B. The median SAT is a 1510, and the median ACT is a 34.

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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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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). And applicants are catching on to this trend: Emory’s EDII pool alone grew by 15% since last year. It’s a fascinating and vibrant applicant pool that we have.” Like most selective U.S.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Two years after a cadre of educators and conservative activists announced the formation of the University of Austin , the new institution dedicated to a fearless pursuit of truth is accepting applications for its first class. 8, the institution announced it was accepting undergraduate applications for fall 2024.

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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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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 11, 2024

Today’s post offers an introduction to college admissions and will provide starting points for all high school students to ensure they can start the application process with confidence. What’s included in a college application? These portals are where you’ll create a student account and complete and submit your applications.

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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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Solomon Admissions

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The college application process can be overwhelming, but by familiarizing yourself with the most common questions, you can make the process much easier. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the college application process and their answers. When should I start the college application process?

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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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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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BestColleges

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Ten four-year colleges in Florida have acceptance rates of 80% or higher. Four Florida schools admit over 90% of all applicants. 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.

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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. Test scores will help the university sort applicants according to major preferences. That's what 42% of the 73,000 applicants to UT Austin did last year, according to the university's statement.

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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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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

JUNIOR YEAR September - January Schedule and sit for standardized ACT or SAT tests if the student is taking them. You will need it for summer jobs, and it can be helpful when meeting with people about your college applications. May Study for and take SAT or ACT tests, if offered. Prepare a resume. Make summer plans.

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SSA Online College Prep

JUNE 12, 2023

Can your student use one essay for all of their applications ? While your essay is important, it’s far from the most important aspect of your application! That’s totally acceptable. Remember that your admission is based 75% on your GPA and 25% on your SAT/ACT score. But again - colleges get a TON of applications.

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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 3, 2023

There are a few reasons you might be interested in colleges and universities with late application deadlines. Perhaps you were deferred in the early round and want to add more options to your college list without the rush of the (typical) January 1, regular round application deadline? Or maybe you’re simply late to the game.

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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. However, preparing for standardized tests takes time and money, and many applicants' scores are too low to help them. 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

Tulane’s Gibson Hall Tulane will release Early Decision II (EDII) notifications to first-year applicants on Monday, February 5, at 5:00 p.m. According to Tulane’s admissions office, those accepted EDII had an average core unweighted GPA of 3.62

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

I know those seniors who applied early action back in November may feel like it has been FOREVER since you submitted those applications, and the waiting game is killing you, but for most seniors who applied regular decision , you have several weeks more until you have final decisions from colleges. And the cycle continues.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The applications are all in for the UGA Regular Decision group of students, so here is some information on the total UGA freshman applicant pool for Fall 2023. The total application numbers (EA and RD) are roughly 43,600, which is up substantially from last year. using the UGA GPA calculation method.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 13, 2023

Many Universities in the US are remaining Test-Optional for the upcoming application season (2023-24). Recently, Columbia University was the first Ivy League to no longer require SAT/ACT testing as of 2023-24 and will be test-optional permanently. What Does it Mean to be Test-Optional (2023-24)?

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