AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

For the Class of 2028, Rice Universitys acceptance rate clocked in at 7.5%. That means for every 100 students who applied, only around seven received that exciting acceptance letter. Keep in mind, though, that Rice Universitys acceptance rate changes each year depending on the applicant pool and other factors.

Acceptance

The Koppelman Group

APRIL 24, 2025

acceptance rate last cycle, its also one of the toughest to get into. If youre looking for a strategic angle for your application, you might be considering applying early. Yale doesnt offer Early Decision, but rather something called Restricted Early Action (REA). Quick definition time! What is REA at yale?

Early Decision

AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

If you’re applying through Early Decision (which is binding) or Regular Decision (which isn’t), you have a checklist to follow. November 1 for Early Decision and January 2 for Regular Decision. If you apply Early Decision, its binding, meaning youre committing to attend if accepted.

Testing

AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Carnegie Mellon Universitys latest acceptance rate is 11.5%, solidifying its reputation as one of the most selective schools in the country. In this blog, well break down what Carnegie Mellons acceptance rate really means, how it has evolved over time, and what you can do to boost your chances of admission. But dont worry!

Acceptance

AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

For the Class of 2028 , NYU set a record-low acceptance rate of just 8%, out of a massive pool of over 118,000 applicants in a single admission round. The schools exclusivity definitely makes things harder for applicants. What Is NYUs Acceptance Rate? Its not part of the Ivy League, but its admissions process is just as intense.

Acceptance

AdmissionSight

JUNE 20, 2025

<p class="ai-optimize-223 ai-optimize-introduction"><strong>Pomona College hasn’t released the official acceptance rate for the Class of 2029 yet, but they did announce that <a href="[link] students were admitted</a> from the largest applicant pool in the school’s history. Based on last year’s 7.1%

Acceptance

AdmissionSight

APRIL 14, 2025

The University of Florida acceptance rate definitely proves its not easy to get a spot. From acceptance rates and GPA expectations to test scores, deadlines, and insider tips on what admissions teams really look forweve got you covered. What Is the University of Floridas Acceptance Rate? 2026 15,054 6,612 43.9%

Acceptance

North Star Admissions Consulting

JUNE 24, 2025

Although the majority of schools are still (technically) test optional , there is definitely a notable shift towards the submission of standardized tests. Hopefully, you are planning to apply in the early action/early decision rounds. Tests are back. People are applying to more schools. Prepare for a long process.

Admissions

AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 29, 2024

These eight schools have a reputation for being some of the best in the world: Ivy League School Location Acceptance Rate (Class of 2028) Princeton University Princeton , New Jersey 4.6% Theyre still top-tier, but they usually have higher acceptance rates than the old-school Ivies. Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts 3.6%

Ivy League

AdmissionSight

APRIL 1, 2025

Spoiler alert: its not all about being a straight-A student (though that definitely helps). Your class rank is also a factor, with over 80% of accepted students coming from the top 10% of their class. Consider applying through Early Decision (ED). So, lets break down what Cornell looks for in an applicant.

Applications

The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Last cycle they had a 6% acceptance rate. However, early acceptance rates hover more around the 18-20%. If you just got rejected from your ED school, you’re probably scrambling for other options right now, and if you were interested in schools like Duke, Vanderbilt is definitely worth considering. Totally understandable.

Early Decision

Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 11, 2024

One major benefit of applying to college during the early rounds is receiving an admissions decision ahead of the regular timeline. But what does it mean if you receive a deferral rather than a concrete acceptance or denial? In the most direct terms, a deferral can usually be interpreted as a decision of maybe.

Early Decision

Great College Advice

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As the first wave of Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) results arrive in the first few weeks of December, many students may be deferred from the school of their dreams. By being deferred, the college is telling you that it has been unable to make a final decision on your application.

Applications

The Koppelman Group

APRIL 17, 2025

For first years starting in the fall of 2023, they accepted only 9.4%. For the class of 2028, the number of applications went up by thousands and the overall acceptance rate dropped further to only 8%. For three of the undergraduate colleges, the acceptance rate was less than 5%. Lets begin with a definition.

Policies

AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

With an acceptance rate of just 5.1% With an acceptance rate of 5.1%, its no surprise that Vanderbilt ranks among the most competitive schools in the country. If youre curious about how Vanderbilts acceptance rates have shifted in recent years, heres a quick overview: Vanderbilt Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 11.6%

Admissions

AdmissionSight

MARCH 1, 2025

With an acceptance rate of just 11% , UC Berkeley is super selective, and theyre looking for more than just great grades. With an acceptance rate of only 11%, it’s clear that getting into UC Berkeley is no easy feat. Curious how UC Berkeleys acceptance rate has changed over the years? Class of 2026 11.4% Class of 2027 11.7%

Admissions

AdmissionSight

MARCH 12, 2025

With an acceptance rate of just 14.1% For the Class of 2028, the school received 8,714 applications and admitted just 1,224 students, which gives it an acceptance rate of 14.1%. Heres a look at how Wellesleys acceptance rate has changed in recent years: Wellesley Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 20.4% Class of 2027 13.9%

Admissions

AdmissionSight

MARCH 12, 2025

Heres a quick breakdown: Admission Plan Application Deadline Decision Notification Early Decision I November 1 December 15 Early Decision II January 2 February 15 Regular Decision January 2 April 1 Spring Freshmen November 1 December 15 Here are the key things to keep in mind about the admission plans: Early Decision I & II.

Admissions

AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

With an acceptance rate of just 5.2% , the competition is tough. With such a low acceptance rate, its clear that Northeastern has become an increasingly competitive school. Curious about how Northeasterns acceptance rates have changed over the years? Heres a quick look: Northeastern Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 20.5%

Admissions

AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

After months, maybe even years of researching schools , perfecting applications, and anxiously waiting for acceptance letters, youre finally here. College Decision Day. Many high schools celebrate with events where students rep their college gear and share their big decisions. Its the moment when everything becomes real.

Ivy League

The Koppelman Group

APRIL 7, 2025

As one of the most famous universities in the world, offering degrees that many see as golden tickets to a prosperous future, they definitely dont need us gassing the school up. When your parent applied, the acceptance rate was likely over 10%. For the Class of 1995, Harvard set a record low acceptance rate of 11.8%.

Policies

AdmissionSight

JULY 22, 2025

Unlike schools that send early notifications hinting at admission, MIT releases all decisions at the same time after a comprehensive review of all applications.</p> ">Who Gets an MIT Acceptance Letter?</a></li> ">When Do MIT Acceptance Letters Come Out?</a></li>

Admissions

AdmissionSight

MARCH 16, 2025

With an acceptance rate of 9.6% , Claremont McKenna looks for students who are not only academically strong but also passionate and eager to make an impact. For the Class of 2028, Claremont McKenna received 6,529 applications and admitted only 626 students, resulting in an acceptance rate of 9.6%. Consider applying Early Decision (ED).

Admissions

The Koppelman Group

JULY 20, 2025

The overall acceptance rate is 8.4%, but we’ll break that down further where the data is available in this post. First, let’s look at Early Decision vs. Regular Decision across all the colleges. For comparison, the Early Decision acceptance rate is 16.7%. How does this math work, you ask?

Internship

College Essay Guy

JUNE 6, 2025

These ratings eventually lead to recommended decisions: admit, waitlist, and deny. A waitlist decision is sometimes confused with a deferral. Being deferred is usually in response to an Early Decision or Early Action application. Who is most likely to be offered admission from a college’s waitlist?

Waitlist

The Koppelman Group

MARCH 16, 2025

We routinely help international students pull off an acceptance by the University of Chicago. The acceptance overall first-year acceptance rate for the University of Chicago for the class of 2028 was 4.5%. They received 43,612 applications, and accepted just 1,955 students for the first-year class.

International Students

The Koppelman Group

MARCH 3, 2025

For the pragmatists, its also probably an attempt to increase the number of applicants, and therefore, decrease their acceptance rate making them look more exclusive. MIT and UChicago are definitely, how should we say this, acquired tastes. As you can see, Cornell has the highest number of applicants out of the Ivy+ crowd.

Transfer

The Koppelman Group

JULY 26, 2025

The acceptance rate is about 14% , and they heavily prioritize Early Decision applicants. If you are considering applying to W&L, you should be taking the hardest courses that you have access to, as over 90% of accepted students have taken advanced coursework, and don’t skimp on the courses that aren’t your favorites.

Acceptance

AdmissionSight

JANUARY 29, 2025

With an acceptance rate of just 7.6% Thats an overall acceptance rate of 7.6%. Heres a quick look at how Northwesterns acceptance rates have trended in recent years: Northwestern Class Acceptance Rate Class of 2024 9.3% Consider applying Early Decision (ED). Ranked #6 in the nation by the U.S.

Admissions

AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

But heres the truth: Wake Forest isnt handing out acceptance letters like candy. With 18,735 applicants and a 22% acceptance rate, approximately 4,122 students were admitted. Wondering how Wake Forests acceptance rates have changed over the years? Definitely considered. Consider applying Early Decision (ED).

Admissions

The Koppelman Group

JULY 16, 2025

The overall acceptance rate is 15.6% — remember, though, that this includes both in-state and out-of-state students. This means that the overall acceptance rate is an average of the in-state and out-of-state acceptance rates, with the in-state being significantly higher than the out-of-state rate of acceptance.

University

AdmissionSight

MARCH 8, 2025

and Industry Engagement (66.1), it definitely stands out. Tulane offers four different application plans, so pick the one that fits your goals and timeline: Early Decision (binding). If Tulane is your absolute first choice, Early Decision might be your right path. Early Decision II (binding).

Admissions

AdmissionSight

APRIL 4, 2025

Dartmouth vs UPenn: Acceptance Rates When you talk about Ivy League matchups, Dartmouth vs UPenn might not be the first rivalry that comes to mindbut both schools are highly competitive in their own right. For the Class of 2028, UPenn had an acceptance rate of around 5.4% , while Dartmouth had an acceptance rate of about 5.3%.

Ivy League

Admissions Mom

MAY 14, 2025

Definitely take one in the early part of the spring semester. And you will learn more about yourself from any perceived failures or disappointments than acceptances to a particular school. Senior Fall All of the above… plus: Finish up any college visits (or virtual visits) especially for EARLY DECISION POSSIBILITIES.

Letters of Recommendation

The Koppelman Group

AUGUST 2, 2025

The acceptance rate for the Class of 2029 was only 7% overall. Importantly, though, the Early Decision acceptance rate was 18%, emphasizing the importance of applying early if Swarthmore is your top choice. Whether you apply early or regular, submitting SAT or ACT scores is optional.

Early Decision

AdmissionSight

JUNE 28, 2025

Both schools attract some of the brightest minds in STEM, yet their acceptance rates tell different stories about selectivity and applicant profiles.</p> Both schools attract some of the brightest minds in STEM, yet their acceptance rates tell different stories about selectivity and applicant profiles.</p>

Financial Aid

Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 11, 2023

If you were denied admission by your early round target school, you are not alone. for Early Decision 1) are reporting increasing numbers of early round applications. This in turn means record-low early decision (ED) acceptance rates. This makes early round outright denials more common.

Early Decision