AdmissionSight

JANUARY 20, 2025

With its reputation as one of the most prestigious universities in the world, Stanfords admissions process is notoriously competitive. Out of tens of thousands of applicants each year, only about 3%4% make the cut. Its admissions process is designed to identify the best of the best. Holistic admissions process.

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Great College Advice

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Grades and Course Rigor Matter the Most in College Admissions The most recent National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) State of College Admission Report updated its four-year college members’ survey of the Factors in the Admission Decision. College admissions officers read and re-read your transcript.

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College Kickstart

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

QUESTION: what happens when a college wants a balanced class but has a much smaller female applicant pool to draw on? ANSWER: higher admission rates for females! Like our previous post, we looked at several popular coed institutions and searched for places where there was a 20% or greater admission rate advantage, this time for women.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

College Application Tips: What to do After You Submit Your College Applications On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. Leading up to this deadline, I have been sharing college application tips to help the whole process run smoothly. Happy November 1 st !

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AHM Advising

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The holiday season has arrived, midterms are around the corner, and admissions decisions for ED I will soon be released. If you applied Early Decision and are deferred, you are a competitive candidate for admission or you would have been denied. Some students choose an ED I plan as a strategy to increase their chances of admission.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 1, 2025

For the Class of 2028 , UChicago received 43,612 applications and admitted only 1,955 students. Now, while UChicago doesnt release exact acceptance rates for Early Action (EA), Early Decision (ED I and II), or Regular Decision (RD), theres a trend you can count on: early applicants tend to have slightly better odds. 2027 38,631 4.8%

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the In-State EA applicant and admitted groups. Again, today’s decisions are only for In-State applicants (either a GA resident or a student studying in a GA High School). in comparison with the overall applicant pool.

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ACM College Consulting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

High school juniors are at a pivotal stage in the college application process. Course Selection : Ensure your coursework aligns with your future academic interests, goals, AND potential admissions requirements. Prepare for Standardized Tests If you plan to take the SAT or ACT, start preparing now.

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Peterson's Blog

JANUARY 7, 2025

Standardized test scores, like the SAT and ACT, determine academic readiness and skills for entering university. While it may be beneficial to take both tests, this blog will answer the question, “Do you need both ACT and SAT for college? What Are the ACT and SAT? Do You Need Both ACT and SAT for College?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This week we welcome Senior Assistant Director for International Admission, Sara Riggs, to the blog. However, just as your license isnt the most important part of driving, testing is not the most important part of your college application process, regardless of where youre applying. Welcome, Sara!

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

If you’re preparing for college admissions, you’ve probably wondered how your ACT or SAT score stacks up. The ACT reported approximately 1.4 million test-takers for the same cohort (ACT). Why Does ACT vs. SAT Score Conversion Matter? According to a report by the College Board, more than 1.9 million in 2022.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 9, 2025

As we move into the 2025 testing season, a year already marked by significant shifts in higher education , the ACT itself is also undergoing notable changes. Its important for prospective students to understand how these updates may impact both their testing strategies and college applications.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 11, 2025

But before you hit send on your application, youre probably wondering, whats the UC Davis acceptance rate? For the Class of 2028 , UC Davis received 98,861 applications from first-time, first-year, degree-seeking students. UC Davis accepts a solid number of applicants, so dont get discouraged. Thats awesome! 2027 109,350 41.9%

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 7, 2025

As we laid out back in August , your junior year is the most important year in preparing for college admissions from an academic standpoint as it is the last full year of grades that colleges will see as they review your college application and it will likely be your most rigorous year of classes with AP, Honors and/or IB courses.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 22, 2025

for the Class of 2028, admissions have never been more competitive. Getting into an Ivy League school is about setting yourself apart in a pool of equally accomplished applicants. What Application Essays Do Ivy League Schools Look For? Admissions officers at Ivy League schools look for students with near-perfect GPAs of 4.0

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AdmissionSight

MAY 23, 2025

Thats equivalent to a top-tier 36 on the ACT the highest possible score on the ACT. If you’re deciding which score to submit, trying to evaluate your performance across both exams, or simply curious how your near-perfect SAT stacks up, this 1590 SAT to ACT guide is for you. 1590 SAT to ACT: Whats the Equivalent Score?

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Applying to college and going through the college application timeline is excruciatingly overwhelming, especially if you don’t have someone like a parent or older sibling who’s been through it to guide you. Curious if you’re keeping up with everything you need to do for college applications during senior year?

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Where are CTK Class of 2025 students gaining admission in the early rounds this year? What do different application deadlines mean? Regular Decision, Early Action, Rolling Admissions, Early Decision. Certain schools are particularly unpredictable, using deferral to manage both high application volume and to protect their yield.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 14, 2025

MIT doesnt give preferential treatment to legacy applicants, unlike many other elite colleges. In this article, well unpack why MIT doesnt consider legacy admissions, explore some stats (like the MIT Common Data Set and MIT deferral rates), and share tips on how to crush your MIT application. Does MIT do legacy?

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Solomon Admissions

JUNE 6, 2025

In the world of college admissions, there are nearly infinite methods and rubrics that universities use to evaluate applications. Is an ‘A’ at your high school equivalent to an ‘A’ at… The post SAT vs ACT vs PSAT appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.

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HelloCollege

APRIL 29, 2025

The to-do list for college applications is long: filling in the Common App , gathering references, making lists of extracurriculars and volunteer activities and writing essays, potentially lots of them. million applications total in the 20232024 academic year. Your essays can also help you stand out in a crowd of similar applicants.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 6, 2025

As the calendar turns to May, many high school juniors are focused on AP exams , SATs , ACTs , and finishing the school year strong. Weve created a strategic month-by-month college admissions timelinecomplete with key deadlines and Top Tier Admissions programsto guide your journey.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 18, 2025

In college admissions, the term “grade inflation” is frequently used. In August 2023, ACT released their findings from a twelve year study (2010-2022), concluding that average grades for U.S. This occurred even though ACT subject tests remained relatively stagnant. The tables below show this phenomenon.

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 8, 2025

The 2024-2025 college admissions season is coming to a close. As colleges and application portals begin releasing data, we can use this information to better prepare future applicants. UT Austin continues to smash admissions records It was a huge year for UT Austin and other Texas schools. increase in applicants.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 13, 2025

The ACT (American College Testing) is one of the most critical standardized tests for students aiming to gain admission to colleges and universities in the United States. Understanding how to calculate your ACT score is essential for evaluating your performance and improving your chances of getting into your desired institution.

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HelloCollege

MARCH 13, 2025

Navigating the world of college admissions tests can feel like deciphering an enigmatic code, especially when trying to decide between the SAT and the ACT. Both tests play a pivotal role in college admissions, serving as a benchmark for assessing a student’s readiness for college-level work.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Applying to Harvard might feel like a lot, but knowing what admissions officers actually want can make things much simpler. What does Harvard look for in an applicant? Lets dive into the key aspects of building a successful Harvard application. Instead, they look at everything that makes you unique.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

That tiny number highlights how selective the admissions process is and how wildly popular Yale is among top-tier students aiming for the Ivy League. It gives you a reality check on what you’re up against and helps you plan your application strategy without setting yourself up for unrealistic expectations. 2027 52,303 4.5%

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

With such a competitive admissions process, only the most exceptional applicants secure a spot. If youre aiming for this prestigious New Ivy, your application needs to stand out. Its consistently high yield rate underscores the universitys strong appeal and plays a role in its highly selective admissions process.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

Its not part of the Ivy League, but its admissions process is just as intense. 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. Meanwhile, NYUs 60.4%

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

With its rigorous academic standards, competitive acceptance rates, and emphasis on a well-rounded application, it’s no surprise that getting into Vanderbilt is hard. If you’re wondering about Vanderbilt’s GPA requirements, the acceptance rate, or how their admissions process compares to the Ivy League, this blog will break it all down.

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Ivy Central

MARCH 13, 2023

Many Universities in the US are remaining Test-Optional for the upcoming application season (2023-24). Recently, Columbia University was the first Ivy League to no longer require SAT/ACT testing as of 2023-24 and will be test-optional permanently. What Does it Mean to be Test-Optional (2023-24)? Start today!

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

MARCH 14, 2025

The next steps for a new student can be seen in the Next Steps portal on their status page or the flyer in your admission packet, so please go ahead and review what you need to do next. This is an enrollment number, not an admission offer number, but it does mean that our admission offers are more heavily Georgian than non-Georgian.

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Peterson's Blog

APRIL 1, 2025

While a standardized test like the ACT is significant, the tools you need to demolish test-day stress are within reach with an ACT practice test online. Targeted practice can help you achieve your highest ACT score. Improve your ACT prep test score and beat test-day stress so colleges look fondly at your application.

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AdmissionSight

MAY 27, 2025

That translates to roughly a 24 on the ACT , according to official concordance tables. If youre weighing which test score to submit, comparing your results, or simply curious about how the two exams stack up, this 1180 SAT to ACT guide has you covered. How Good Is Your 1180 SAT/24 ACT Score?

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Discovery College Consulting

JANUARY 7, 2025

At Discovery College Consulting, we aim to give our students significant control over the college search and application process. Once students have finalized their college list, we turn our focus to applications and essays. College admissions counselors can tell when an adult has had a heavy hand in a students essay.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This means theyre only admitting the best of the best, so if youre aiming to get into this New Ivy school , your application needs to stand out in an intensely competitive pool. Out of 29,943 applicants, only 3,324 secured a spot, highlighting the intense competition. of 18,445 applicants admitted. of 18,445 applicants admitted.

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