The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 13, 2024

While it remains shocking that a school whose official mascot is just the color green but big (and whose unofficial mascot is “Keggy the Keg”) has maintained its position as one of the most competitive colleges in the U.S., numbers don’t lie. We wish we were joking.) So, yeah, don’t write off demonstrated interest.

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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

Demonstrated interest can be a factor in admissions decisions, as it shows that the student has a genuine interest in the school and is more likely to enroll if accepted. Why does demonstrated interest matter in college admissions? This can be done through scheduled visits or by attending college fairs.

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 9, 2023

Admissions officers review incoming and transfer student applications to determine who will be accepted and denied admission. The admissions officer can direct you to other contacts at the college or university to assist you with a question or concern. The admissions officer is well versed in all aspects of academics and campus life.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Their letter will discuss your role in the classroom, extracurriculars, and personality. Communication with College Admissions Officers. Many high schools welcome college admissions officers onto campus throughout the year to visit with students or take part in 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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CTK College Coach

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Although test scores are optional for athletic eligibility, colleges vary in what they want to see and when for athletes Students in these categories may begin test prep as early as the middle of sophomore year and test beginning in the summer before junior year. Public colleges in California are permanently test blind.

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