The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 13, 2024

BU has become crazy competitive in the last few years – for the 2024 admissions cycle, they had an 11% acceptance rate. Their ED acceptance is a little higher, at 26%, but that still left a little over 5k students with either a deferral or a rejection. Let’s get into it. Once you’ve submitted, it’s time to focus on the deferral itself.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Last cycle, they boasted an acceptance rate of 7% and an ED acceptance rate of 13%. While that might technically be almost double, that’s still around the acceptance rate of schools like Berkeley, Georgetown, and Wellesley. Pomona, it’s a hard school to get into. We don’t want you coming across as clingy!!!

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 15, 2024

Even at Harvard, not every accepted applicant will actually become an enrolled student. However, Harvard does have a relatively high yield rate: about 80-85% of accepted applicants become Harvard undergraduates. 25% of 4000 accepted applicants = 1000 enrolled students). Other schools, however, have a lower yield rate.

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 31, 2023

This can include attending information sessions, visiting the campus, reaching out to admissions officers with questions, and applying early decision or early action. Why does demonstrated interest matter in college admissions? This can be done through scheduled visits or by attending college fairs.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

MAY 10, 2021

These schools are often motivated by a focus on their yield, meaning that applicants who are more engaged with a particular college during the application process are more likely to enroll if accepted. This article article from the Atlantic describes the detailed way some colleges track students’ interest.

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DC College Counseling

MAY 4, 2023

Read on to see who applied ED II to three, yes three schools; who banned their embarrassing father from campus tours; and who waited until April 30 to make a decision. But then I learned that all three had early decision II , and Wash U notified 1/15, Emory notified 2/1, and Vanderbilt notified 2/15. Washington University in St.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 22, 2023

Remember that there are many factors that go into the admissions decision, and even if you are not accepted to your top-choice school, there are many other great colleges and universities where you can pursue your academic and personal goals. How do I guarantee college admission?

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Admissions Mom

JULY 19, 2024

If you’re looking for ways to get started thinking about your lists, Here’s a post that might help you get started even figuring out what you want in your list: My Sixth Annual Create a College Challenge About The Lists So, after a bunch of years of suggesting colleges on r/ApplyingToCollege , Instagram, and for my own students; attending a ton (..)

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College Essay Guy

MARCH 30, 2023

Frequently asked questions about the college application process How have colleges responded to the growth in application numbers? Why has it gotten so much harder to get into selective colleges than in the past? Is it easier to get in early decision than regular decision? What can you do? What are "hooks"?

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

COLLEGE INFO SESSIONS: If a college comes to your town or close to your town or school, go listen. Also, be sure to check out all the amazing virtual opportunities colleges are making available now. COLLEGE FAIRS: Go to them! WRITE: I know you hear so much about the Terrifying College Essay…. Ask questions.

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