AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 17, 2024

High school is the perfect time to start thinking about your future. For most students, taking high school seriously is driven by the goal of getting into Ivy League schools or other top universities in the country. Some experts even recommend that students begin as early as the 6th grade!

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

With its latest acceptance rate at a record low of 7.6%, Northwestern ranks among the most selective schools in the nation. In this blog, were diving into everything you need to know about Northwesterns acceptance rate. What Is Northwesterns Acceptance Rate? Early Decision 5,207 1,174 22.6%

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Yale University is simply one of the toughest schools to get into. With an acceptance rate of only 3.7% If you’re eyeing a spot at Yale, getting familiar with its acceptance rate matters. What Is Yale’s Acceptance Rate? Let’s talk about the Yale acceptance rate for the Class of 2028: a mere 3.7%. 2027 52,303 4.5%

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JANUARY 8, 2025

Here is a summary of some Early Decision admissions statistics for the Class of 2029. Ivy League Universities Brown Admitted 906 students Early Decision out of 5,048 applicants for an 18% admission rate. Dartmouth Did not release its Early Decision acceptance rate but did provide the following information.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 25, 2025

Does MIT have Early Decision? Instead, they offer Early Action. Youll learn about MITs application process, deadlines, and how to figure out if MITs Early Action is the best option for you. For example, if youre accepted to a binding ED school, youre committed to going there, even if MIT says yes.

Early Decision

The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

If you’re reading this, you probably received disappointing news from Wake Forest in the Early Decision round, or you’re planning ahead in case that’s how things work out. Wake Forest recently received 17,479 applications and accepted only 3,768 students, a 21.6% acceptance rate overall. And then there is your story.

Early Decision

The Koppelman Group

MAY 5, 2025

Applicants who are serious about getting into Penn need to consider applying early decision. Early Decision or ED is an admission pathway where students pledge to withdraw other applications and attend if accepted. Students can only choose one school to apply to through Early Decision (at least at a time.

Early Decision

AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

That’s why we suggest starting with a simple to-do list during your junior year of high school. There are plenty of other ways to learn about schools! By the time you’re halfway through your junior year, it’s a good idea to start looking into traditional scholarships designed for high school seniors.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 3, 2025

Duke is especially well-regarded for its programs in public policy, biomedical engineering, and pre-law, and with acceptance rates dropping each year, its only getting more competitive. In 2025, their regular decision acceptance rate was under 5%, while ED acceptance sat at 12.8%. What is ED? Why Should I ED?

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In fact, admissions officers are increasingly interested in how students are using their summer breaks, recognizing that, for many students, summers represent the largest amount of free time they will have during high school. Writing Mentorship Program Begin your journey toward stronger, high-impact writing!

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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.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With Early Decision deadlines in the rearview mirror, seniors are now turning their attention to their next round of applications. For some students, that means regular-round applications for schools like Wake Forest and Emory , which require all students interested in merit scholarships to submit their applications by November 15 th.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 29, 2024

The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has earned its reputation as the hardest school to get into in the U.S. For the Class of 2028, Caltechs acceptance rate was a mere 2.3%! What Is Caltechs Acceptance Rate? acceptance rate. Thats a nearly 1% drop from the previous years acceptance rate of 3.1%.

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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). In other words: steeped in history.

Early Decision

Expert Admissions

JULY 29, 2025

From Gen X to Gen Alpha: Changes in the College Landscape Over the Last 30 Years The college admissions landscape has changed dramatically in the last generation, making it very different for today’s high school students than it was for their parents. In 1995, NYU had an acceptance rate of 65%. Today, they’re below 10%.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 7, 2025

Columbia offers students who are truly committed to the school an Early Decision option. If you commit to attending Columbia in advance of applying, they will consider your application early. What is Early Decision at Columbia? The super low acceptance rate at Columbia isnt new, and it isnt an anomaly.

Early Decision

The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Getting rejected in the early round is admittedly a huge bummer, but application season isn’t over, and there is still time to turn it around for RD. Last year, Penn’s acceptance rate was just under 6%. While their early acceptance rate was higher, at around 14%, these are both very competitive rates.

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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!

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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%

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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. Just make sure you get that sorted out early so it doesnt slow down your submission. High school transcript. Yeah, applying to college isnt cheap.

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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. NYU is one of the most prestigious schools out there. What Is NYUs Acceptance Rate? For the second year in a row, NYUs acceptance rate has stayed in the single digits.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 5, 2025

The transfer acceptance rate hovers around 5.75%, making it highly competitive. What Is Columbias Transfer Acceptance Rate? Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Is Columbias Transfer Acceptance Rate? Thats a slim acceptance rate of about 5.75%. Heres how it breaks down: Regular Decision. Early Decision.

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Admissions Village

JANUARY 19, 2025

Every year at Admissions Village, we notice a new crop of summer programs aimed at high school students. Gaining this type of knowledge helps you rule majors in or out, which is useful information to have when building a college list, choosing which courses to take in high school, and planning activities for the upcoming school year.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 28, 2025

The college admissions process is a multi-year journey that begins in freshman year and culminates with college acceptance in senior year. Here’s a comprehensive overview of key milestones and focus areas for each year of high school, including senior year. Need some assistance with the college admissions process?

High School

AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Early Decision vs. Regular Decision Requirements How to Meet the Requirements to Get into College Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Are the Basic Requirements to Get into College? But some schools might have specific high school course requirements. Heres the catch: if youre accepted, you have to go.

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Great College Advice

JUNE 2, 2025

Congratulations on a successful end to your junior year of high school! Before you know it, youll be starting your high school senior year. Plan Your College Application Strategy Is there one school that stands out from the others on your list after all your college research?

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Berkeley² Academy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

However, even after youve submitted your applications and received a decision, there is still work to be done and options to be weighed. You will receive one of the following decisions: Accepted: Congratulations, the college wants you to enroll! Waitlisted: The college doesnt have space within a specific school or major.

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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? Thats an acceptance rate of just 24%.

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Expert Admissions

JULY 23, 2025

Campus Visits Junior spring is when most students in US high schools visit campuses. You don’t have to contact every single school’s admissions office and ask them how to arrange for one. Once you’ve narrowed in on some schools you feel are a good match for you, choosing “target” schools is a good place to start.

International Students

Great College Advice

JUNE 9, 2025

The days when high school seniors simply submitted applications and waited for a response based exclusively on the merits of their application are long gone. So, w hat is demonstrated interest in college admission and how can you show it to improve your odds of being accepted? What is demonstrated interest in college admission?

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 24, 2025

With colleges receiving more applications than ever and acceptance rates dropping yearly, many students are playing it safe by applying to as many schools as possible to boost their chances of getting into college. In 2018, high school senior Jasmine Harrison from North Carolina applied to 115 colleges and got accepted to 113 of them.

Early Decision

AdmissionSight

JUNE 15, 2025

acceptance rate—the second lowest rate in recent years. In this blog, we break down Wesleyan’s acceptance rates, including Early and Regular Decision rates, yield rates, transfer acceptance rates, and waitlist acceptance rates. What Is Wesleyan’s Acceptance Rate? a pretty competitive acceptance rate.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 18, 2025

Most of the top-tier computer science schools have super low acceptance rates. We usually talk to students about their future goals in their sophomore year of high school, but dont worry if youre already in 11th grade. In fact, we encourage all of our students to have at least one paying summer job during high school.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 24, 2025

Brown University , an Ivy league institution in Providence, Rhode Island, saw its Early Decision acceptance rate for the Class of 2029 rise to the highest its been in over 5 years. Brown received 5,048 early applications and accepted 906 applicants for an acceptance rate of 17.95%, according to the Brown Daily Herald.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 28, 2025

If youve spent time at a different institution but still believe that UChicago is the right school for you, then you might want to know about UChicagos transfer acceptance rate. It can help you assess your chances of admission , adjust expectations, and make informed decisions about transfer applications. 2022 1,256 82 6.5%

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Great College Advice

JUNE 16, 2025

High school academics and activities Familiarize yourself with the high school graduation requirements Every high school requires students to take a minimum number of core classes and may also require courses like arts or physical education. Also, many high schools have colleges come to visit.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 22, 2025

Ultimately, they admitted 3,374 for an acceptance rate of just under 13%. They have their own in-house application, and Georgetown does not accept the Common Application, nor do they accept the Coalition Application. The acceptance rate for early applicants is also comparable to the regular decision acceptance rate.

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