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Hello, Juniors! It’s Time to Think About Letters of Recommendation — The Who, What, When, and How (2024)

Admissions Mom

This is especially true when it comes to letters of recommendation. It’s easy to get freaked out about which teachers to ask, if they’ll agree to write your letters, and how to guarantee that they won’t secretly write you a bad letter that will torpedo your chances of getting into college.

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Getting Your Strongest Letters of Recommendation

CTK College Coach

Don’t forget to follow up by sending along a brag sheet to support them in writing your letter. Read on for our FAQs on letters of recommendation: from whom, when, and how to get the best ones: Frequently asked questions Do I have to seek recommendations from junior year teachers? What is a brag sheet?

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Hello, Juniors! It’s Time to Think About Letters of Recommendation — The Who, What, When, and How

Admissions Mom

This is especially true when it comes to letters of recommendation. It’s easy to get freaked out about which teachers to ask, if they’ll agree to write your letters, and how to guarantee that they won’t secretly write you a bad letter that will torpedo your chances of getting into college.

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Princeton University’s Acceptance Rate: A Look at the Changing Landscape

Ivy Central

Princeton University, renowned for its academic excellence and rigorous admissions process, has recently witnessed significant shifts in its acceptance rates and student demographics. In the Early Action round, 5,335 applicants submitted their applications, of which 743 students were admitted with an acceptance rate of 13.9%.

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Reflecting on the Changing Landscape of MIT’s College Admissions and Acceptance Rate

Ivy Central

The Class of 2026 received 33,767 first-year applications and only 1,337 students were admitted for the Class of 2026 with an acceptance rate of 3.96%. The Early Action applicants, comprised of 14,781 individuals and 697 applicants received early acceptance. 9,488 applicants were deferred to the Regular Action phase.

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Reflecting on the Changing Landscape of MIT’s College Admissions and Acceptance Rate

Ivy Central

The Class of 2026 received 33,767 first-year applications and only 1,337 students were admitted for the Class of 2026 with an acceptance rate of 3.96%. The Early Action applicants, comprised of 14,781 individuals and 697 applicants received early acceptance. 9,488 applicants were deferred to the Regular Action phase.

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Navigating the Evolving Admissions Landscape and Acceptance Rate at Brown University

Ivy Central

However, the decrease in the acceptance rate suggests that Brown is becoming even more selective. This has led to a greater focus on holistic admissions, which considers factors such as a student's extracurricular activities, personal essays, and letters of recommendation in addition to their academic record.