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. Test scores Unlike the many colleges that have reinstated standardized testing requirements , the UC schools remain test-blind and will not consider SAT or ACT scores.

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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

Types of Admission The students can apply through the Early Decision and Regular Decision cycle. Early Decision I and Early Decision II is an opportunity for students to show that Wake Forest University is their number one choice. The acceptance rate for Early Decision was 30.6%.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 1, 2025

UChicago Acceptance Rate Trends UChicago Regular Decision Acceptance Rate UChicago Early Action Acceptance Rate UChicago Early Decision Acceptance Rate How to Get Accepted into UChicago UChicago Transfer Acceptance Rate UChicago Waitlist Acceptance Rate Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Is UChicagos Acceptance Rate?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Cornell University is test-optional, but not for long. For Fall 2025 applicants, Cornell remains test-optional, giving students the choice to submit SAT or ACT scores. However, this policy will change for Fall 2026 admissions, when standardized test scores will once again be required.

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BestColleges

MARCH 8, 2024

Starting in fall 2024, Brown University will require students to submit SAT or ACT scores. Brown becomes the third Ivy League school, following Yale and Dartmouth, to reinstate standardized testing requirements. The university also announced it will continue to offer an Early Decision option and maintain legacy preferences.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The PSAT, or Preliminary SAT, is a standardized test that gives you a sneak peek at what the SAT will be like. Prepare for the SAT and ACT. Kick off your college application timeline by getting ready for the SAT or ACT at the start of junior year. A great way to begin is by taking a full-length practice test for both.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Whether youre applying through Early Decision, Regular Decision, or considering a transfer, understanding these stats can help you take a more strategic approach. Also, Carnegie Mellon hasn’t released the full breakdown of Early Decision (ED) and Regular Decision (RD) data yet, so a direct comparison isnt possible.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

In this blog, we break down NYUs acceptance rates, including yield rate, Early and Regular Decision admit rates, transfer, and waitlist acceptance rates. While NYU doesnt always share the exact numbers for Early and Regular Decision, it did reveal that 22,000 students applied through Early Decision this year.

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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? Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) Standardized tests like the SAT and ACT have been a big part of college applications for decades.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 11, 2025

Does UC Davis have Early Action or Early Decision? UC Davis doesn’t have Early Action or Early Decision , so you won’t need to worry about those options. Instead, you’ll apply through the Regular Decision process, and your application will be considered just like everyone else’s.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 22, 2025

You can apply to other schools Early Action, and are not bound to attend Georgetown if admitted, but are not permitted to use this path if you are applying to another school Early Decision. Applicants through the early action program are expected to be strong applicants before senior year even comes into play.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 5, 2024

As of this morning, Brown is the third Ivy League school to reinstate standardized test scores, following Yale and Dartmouth’s lead and citing academic performance as the leading factor that influenced the decision. There are other standardized tests (AP, IB, etc.) WHICH SCHOOL IS NEXT? Let us know in the comments.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Thats according to a recent analysis of ACT scores. Heres whats even more concerning: more than 40% of new graduates didnt meet the ACTs college-readiness benchmarks in any subject, and only 21% hit the mark in all four. When spring or summer rolls around, its also a great time to start taking practice tests for the PSAT, ACT, or SAT.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

If you’re thinking about applying to Brown University and wondering about the early application options, you might be curious to know that Brown doesn’t offer Early Action. Instead, they offer Early Decision (ED) , which is a binding commitment to attend if accepted. So, what does Early Decision mean for you?

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Duke’s Early Decision acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 dropped to a record low of 12.9%, even as the school received its highest number of Early Decision applications in the last eight years. The Early Decision Application Process at Duke Is Duke Test Optional?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Rice University Admission Requirements Rice University GPA Requirements Rice University SAT Requirements Rice University ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into Rice University Rice University Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Rice University? Lets dive right in.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 8, 2023

The admissions process at Dartmouth comprises both regular decision and early decision rounds. In the early decision round conducted in December, Dartmouth admitted 578 students from a record-breaking pool of 3,009 applicants. The acceptance rate of 19% was an all-time low for the College’s early decision cohort.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 1, 2025

Considered These factors dont hold the same weight as the more important ones, but they still play a role in rounding out your application: Standardized test scores. SAT or ACT scores provide a picture of your academic abilities and help the admissions team see if youre academically prepared for Cornell.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Well break down trends, compare Early Decision and Regular Decision rates, and take a closer look at transfer and waitlist statistics. Early Decision 5,207 1,174 22.6% The Early Decision acceptance rate is significantly highera trend seen across most elite schools. Overall 50,018 3,801 7.6%

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Here’s a breakdown of what else you need to focus on: Standardized test scores (optional but strongly recommended) Vanderbilt is test-optional, which means you don’t have to submit SAT or ACT scores. That said, it’s worth noting that not everyone submits test scores. Does Vanderbilt Offer Early Action?

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Marks Education

APRIL 9, 2025

That process often includes a review of your college transcript, more essays, and sometimes a standardized test related to your prerequisite coursework. If youre not confident in your standardized test score, you can still find nursing programs that are truly test-optional!

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Rice University Regular Decision Acceptance Rate Rice University Early Decision Acceptance Rate How to Get Accepted into Rice University Rice University Transfer Acceptance Rate Rice University Waitlist Acceptance Rate Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Is Rice Universitys Acceptance Rate? Early Decision 2,886 442 15.3%

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Applying to colleges in the USA includes several unique components specifically for international applicants, from visa requirements to standardized tests. Early admission. This comes in two forms Early Decision and Early Action. Take the standardized tests. Heres a step-by-step guide: 1.

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Whether you applied Early Decision or Early Action, you were probably invested in getting into the University of Virginia. They write: “Students offered deferral must fill out the defer form in their student portal to be considered again in the Regular Decision process. Getting deferred can be really hard.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 8, 2023

Regarding standardized tests, the median scores of admitted students are 1420 for the SAT and 32 for the ACT. As a test optional institution, Wesleyan doesn’t require applicants to provide a SAT or ACT score, however, they can do so if they choose.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 30, 2025

Very important They place the most importance on things like your talent/ability, character/personal qualities, standardized test scores, recommendations, and your application essay. Score well on the SAT/ACT. Brown requires SAT/ACT scores for the 2024-25 application cycle , and hitting the 75th percentile is ideal.

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The College Solutions Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

From Applying early decision to college is often a highly effective way to increase the odds of getting accepted at many colleges that offer this admission option. At plenty of colleges, applying early action can also boost admission odds. Here are things to consider: Applying Early Decision Definition.

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Tulane’s Gibson Hall Tulane will release Early Decision II (EDII) notifications to first-year applicants on Monday, February 5, at 5:00 p.m. and an average standardized test score – for those who submitted a score at all – of 1450 on the SAT and 32 on the ACT.

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Admissions Village

APRIL 25, 2023

Part 3: This Process Is Opaque In the first part of this series, we discussed the role that the rise of test-optional (it is now optional to submit standardized test scores, SAT or ACT, at most colleges) has played in opening up the applicant pool to highly selective colleges. So, should you even be trying to test?

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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

with SAT scores ranging from 1310 to 1510 and ACT scores ranging from 30 to 34. These include the Regular Decision, Early Decision, and Early Decision II options. Early Decision and Early Decision ll options are binding, meaning that if BU accepts your application, then you must attend.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 26, 2023

Types of Admissions The student can apply to Barandies University throught their ED I, Early Decision II and Regular Decision programs. Early Decision is a binding program. The students who decide to apply for the Early Decision cycles must commit to Brandeis University if accepted.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 16, 2025

UChicago Legacy Acceptance Rate Breaking Down UChicago Admissions: Important Rates UChicago GPA Requirements UChicago SAT and ACT Requirements What Are the UChicago Admission Requirements? Although UChicago doesn’t reveal the exact Early Action acceptance rate, we estimate it to be somewhat higher than the overall 4.5%

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Early Decision acceptance rate is much higher, closer to 17% , which encourages lots of people to apply ED. A massive number of the applicants admitted Early Decision basically knew that they would get in before submitting. First, the test scores. This may be hard. It may even be impossible.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In addition to being two of their toughest academic years, your child will be tasked with maximizing their standardized test scores, continuing to pursue high-impact extracurricular activities, securing recommendation letters, and working on their college applications by writing essay upon essay. Study for ACT or SAT.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Vanderbilt Admission Requirements Vanderbilt GPA Requirements Vanderbilt SAT Scores Vanderbilt ACT Scores How to Increase Your Chances of Getting Into Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Hard Is It to Get into Vanderbilt? Standardized test scores (optional). No problem.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A pending bill in the Massachusetts Legislature seeks to eliminate legacy admissions and early decision programs at all colleges in the commonwealth. More than a dozen Massachusetts legislators want to eliminate legacy admissions , donor preferences, and early decision programs. Co-filed by state Rep.

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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.

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