Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 2, 2025

For many students, later college application deadlines can offer a second chance and even more opportunities for success. If youve had a change of heart about where you want to attend school or if you didnt get into your top choice in an earlier application cycle, late deadlines give you the flexibility to reevaluate your college list.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Out-of-State Early Action decisions will be released at 4 pm EST today, so here are some details about the overall EA applicant and admitted groups. Again, todays decisions are only for Out-of-State applicants, and the data below is for the entire admitted EA group (In and Out of State). in comparison with the overall applicant pool.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The early admissions landscape for the 20242025 application cycle has been marked by notable shifts in applicant behavior, evolving institutional priorities, and regional dynamics. EARLY COLLEGE APPLICATION TRENDS: CLASS OF 2029 Record-High Applicant Numbers Signal Increased Competition (Yet again!)

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Recent news of Harvard College’s decision to halt the release of admissions data on decision day marks a significant departure from nearly 70 years of precedent. The absence of this data risks creating a knowledge gap at precisely the moment when students are most eager to understand their place in the admissions landscape.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

JANUARY 9, 2025

The applications are all in for the 2025 UGA Regular Decision group of students, so here is some detailed information on the total UGA freshman applicant pool for Fall 2025 (EA and RD). The total application numbers (EA and RD) are roughly 47,850 , which is up approximately 12% from last year.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

college admissions , and the allure of immersive cultural experiences. applicants, all of which are ranked highly on the international stage. C ollege Private Counseling Develop an organized and effective application strategy that leverages your academic and extracurricular experience to stand out.

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Admissions Village

JUNE 19, 2024

Admissions/Application Language*: Acceptance/Admission: An offer of admission to a college for its incoming class. Admissions Decision: The outcome determined by a college's admissions committee regarding a student's application. For more about activities read our past blog.

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

JANUARY 13, 2025

This week we welcome Assistant Director of Admission, Ashley Brookshire, to the blog. the gray-area that is college admission. In keeping with that theme, lets venture to a topic that some of you may find highly relevant as college admission decisions are being released: deferrals. Welcome, Ashley! Nearly identical?

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Admissions.Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

The University of Southern California will release its Early Action decisions via students USC applicant portal s on Friday, January 17. USC received nearly 42,000 applications for Early Action, which is about 2% m ore than received last year. Of those 42,000, only approximately3,500 will be offered admission Early Action.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 20, 2025

When planning for the college application process, we often focus on the parts of the application you create: your essays, your extracurricular activities, your award-winning projects, etc. KEY RELATIONSHIPS THAT CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION How can you foster those relationships? Weve got you covered!

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Admissions.Blog

JANUARY 13, 2025

This admissions cycle, Purdue University received more than 63,000 applications by its November 1 Early Action deadline, which is an increase of nearly 8,000 applicants from just last year. Yet, only 53,000 Early Action applicants submitted a test score with their applications (!). Eastern Time on January 15, 2025.

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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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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 8, 2024

By being deferred, the college is telling you that it has been unable to make a final decision on your application. The school is essentially holding onto your application to see how you will compare to its regular decision applications. This admissions officer will have the most accurate account of why you were deferred.

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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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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JANUARY 8, 2025

Some majors, including business, engineering, and computer science are becoming even more competitive during the admissions process. Several colleges, including Brown, MIT, Stanford, Cornell (for students applying next year), and UT Austin are requiring standardized test scores from applicants. Read the release here. 45% of the U.S.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

You know the drill—college admissions aren’t just about the grades and the test scores anymore. In fact, according to the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), 44% of colleges consider extracurricular activities as a significant factor in their admissions decisions.

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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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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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Admissions.Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

The University of Texas at Austin had promised its first cohort of Early Action applicants – students who were required to apply by the very early date of October 15, 2024 – an admissions decision by January 15, 2025. The majority of Early Action applicants have no admissions decision.

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PrepScholar

MARCH 28, 2025

However, using artificial intelligence to help you craft your college applications can cause problems. Colleges want to make sure theyre admitting students who can be successful on their campuses, so they use the application as a way to assess students skills and preparedness. Lets get started.

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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 16, 2024

ED2 application deadlines are usually January 1st or January 15th. And if you are accepted in ED2, you must withdraw all other applications to other schools. The yield rate is the percentage of students who receive an offer of admission who actually enroll in that college. Do you need help with the college admissions process?

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College Transitions

MARCH 17, 2025

With the majority of college application deadlines just days away, its important to perform a thorough review of your applications to help avoid making obvious mistakes that can negatively impact your chances for admission.

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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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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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The College Curators

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Lights, Camera, Acceptance: The Rise of Optional Video Supplements in College Applications In the ever-evolving landscape of college admissions, the traditional application process is undergoing a transformative shift, with colleges.

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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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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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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. Build Strong Relationships with Teachers Letters of recommendation will most likely be a necessary part of your application.

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Solomon Admissions

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Admission committees utilize various resources to comprehensively evaluate an applicant, extending beyond the materials submitted directly by the student. One important resource is the Secondary School Report (SSR), and it’s helpful for students and parents to understand its role in the admission process.

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Princeton College Consulting

DECEMBER 6, 2024

One of the most pressing topics in college admissions today is students use of artificial intelligence (AI) when writing their application essays and the potential consequences that come with it. As a parent, you may wonder: Is AI the secret weapon for college applications?

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College Success

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The college admissions process is undergoing significant change, driven by advances in technology, shifts in the law, and student expectations as they apply to college. These trends are redefining how institutions evaluate applicants and how students navigate the admissions process. Among the most transformative forces.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 6, 2025

In May, November college deadlines may seem far away, but putting work in over the summer is critical to securing a strong, stress-free application without jeopardizing your senior year performance in the classroom. Work with our counselors to shape a data-backed list that maximizes admissions odds.

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Grown & Flown

MAY 10, 2025

They seemed to recount their life stories in those applications; indeed, the college admissions committee would know if they were up to the task. Applications do not answer these questions. By the time the college admissions process begins, teens must feel that the next step in their education is their own decision.

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

APRIL 21, 2025

The range of discussion topics on these platforms is very wide, from football tickets to academic programs, social organizations to university policies, and of course admissions. Some comments have even mentioned that while I have said UGA does not limit admissions offers based on major, they are not sure if they really believe me.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 7, 2025

The University of Southern Californias Marshall School of Business has announced an Early Decision (ED) option for first-year applicants to its undergraduate business and accounting programs. Financial Aid & Scholarships: All ED applicants will be considered for USCs need-based financial aid and merit scholarships.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 20, 2025

Although college is a long way off, your freshman year of high school is a great time to begin laying the foundation that will help you with the college admissions process in the years to come. Having a job demonstrates commitment, responsibility, and maturity all things that college admissions officers like to see.

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Admissions Semester GPA Extracurricular 77

Princeton College Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2025

While these are all important components of an applicants profile, you might still wonder: What do admissions committees really look for when evaluating a candidate? While each university has its own assessment process, there are core criteria that every reader focuses on.

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