AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 4, 2024

It gives you a sense of just how competitive the process is and helps you set realistic goals for your application. UPenn’s admissions process is as tough as it gets. For the Class of 2028 , the university received a record-breaking 65,235 applications and accepted only 3,508 students. Let’s get into it! 2027 59,465 5.9%

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Ivy Central

APRIL 6, 2023

As the last few college offers trickle in it’s time to take a step back and consider what we can glean from the wins and rejections our students have received in the 2022/23 application cycle and the messages being received from different quarters of the college application universe. The future of standardised tests.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Being prepared is the key to college admissions success. Many seniors have already taken advantage of higher acceptance rates in the early application rounds and submitted their first batch of applications, but now is not the time to sit back! Make sure to submit your applications at least a week prior to the deadline.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 14, 2025

This underlines the emphasis at CMU on applicable expertise. They received nearly 34,000 applications annually, and most recently accepted less than 12%. Carnegie Mellon attracts unique applicants on purpose. To lock in the strongest and most driven applicants, they offer a binding Early Decision option.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Compared to this, the Early Decision acceptance rate across Early Decision I and Early Decision II is comparatively generous at 16%. Swarthmore prioritizes applicants who prioritize them, and a high percentage of accepted first-years are accepted in the Early Decision rounds. Be ethical.

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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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The Koppelman Group

MAY 6, 2025

If youre serious about UChicago, we implore you to apply early, and were going to make the case for why. UChicago loves Early Decision. They love any admissions path that allows for more students to show heightened interest in their school. That means UChicago takes early applications very, very seriously.

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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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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

In recent years, the percentage of students applying Early Decision and Early Action to American colleges and universities has steadily risen, often outstripping the overall rise in applications. And, of course, their admission rates for Early and Regular Decision remain extremely low.

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

In recent years, the percentage of students applying Early Decision and Early Action to American colleges and universities has steadily risen, often outstripping the overall rise in applications. And, of course, their admission rates for Early and Regular Decision remain extremely low.

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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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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Admissions is, unsurprisingly, highly competitive and the overall acceptance rate is under 13%. In this post, we’re going to break down how to write a strong Early Decision II application to Harvey Mudd, but first let’s talk about why one should apply ED II at all. You also get your decision earlier, which is a nice perk.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 6, 2025

College applications can feel like a giant maze, and choosing between Early Decision (ED) and Regular Decision (RD) is one of the biggest choices along the way. Maybe you’ve heard that applying early can boost acceptance chances, or you’re wondering if keeping options open is better. The big perk?

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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. If you get in, you dont have to be nervous about college admissions through the spring.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 7, 2025

For the class of 2028, Columbia received 60,248 applications and they admitted just under 4%. 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. Columbia is no different.

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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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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.

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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 happen to receive a defer or deny decision in December, take a deep breath and remember that this is not the end of the journey - it is just a detour. Please try to keep it all in perspective.

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Great College Advice

DECEMBER 8, 2024

As the first wave of Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) results arrive in the first few weeks of December, many students may be deferred from the school of their dreams. By being deferred, the college is telling you that it has been unable to make a final decision on your application.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Although the number of students applying through Early Action (non-binding), Early Decision 1 (binding), and Early Decision 2 (binding) rounds continues to rise, these applicant pools are still much smaller compared to the regular decision pool at top colleges and universities. college or university.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 3, 2025

In 2025, their regular decision acceptance rate was under 5%, while ED acceptance sat at 12.8%. Early Decision is one of the smartest moves you can make, especially if Duke is your top choice. Early Decision is a binding admissions decision. One of the biggest reasons were fans of Early Decision?

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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.

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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. MIT Admission Requirements When Does MIT Application Open? Should You Apply Early Action at MIT?

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Being rejected Early Decision can be a gut punch, especially if the rejection comes from a dream school like Williams. What you do now, though, can turn your application experience around. overall, including Early and Regular Decision. We help strong students bounce back from disappointing admissions results.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

We know getting rejected is tough, and an early decision rejection from your dream school can hit especially hard. Here’s why: if you applied early decision to Pomona, you’re probably a high-achiever and a bit of a perfectionist, which likely means you’ve been pushing yourself hard for months. The toughest part?

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

As colleges come to rely increasingly heavily on their Early Decision pool to fill their classes, as we’ve written about elsewhere , many have also sought to expand that pool by adding a second round of Early Decision, commonly called Early Decision 2 (ED2). So, what is Early Decision 2?

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Spark Admissions

APRIL 11, 2023

As colleges come to rely increasingly heavily on their Early Decision pool to fill their classes, as we’ve written about elsewhere , many have also sought to expand that pool by adding a second round of Early Decision, commonly called Early Decision 2 (ED2). So, what is Early Decision 2?

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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 Koppelman Group

MAY 10, 2025

In our opinion, Early Decision is one of the smartest moves you can make if youre interested in UVA, especially if youre out of state. Early Decision is a binding admissions decision. You can still apply Early Action to other schools, but if UVA says yes, the decision is finalyoure in, and youre going.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 24, 2025

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). Restricted Early Action is a non-binding admissions decision, but its a little more complicated than that.

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The Koppelman Group

DECEMBER 3, 2024

You may feel anxious about applying ED2, especially if you have a lot of RD applications out right now. It maximizes your chances, especially at a school like Northeastern that accepts so much of their incoming class from their early applications. Provide Evidence Now comes the research phase. Need help after an ED rejection?

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

It’s the 2024-2025 Early Decision and Early Action season ! Therefore, expect many applicants with high SAT/ACT scores, high grades and seemly perfect applications and personal statements to be rejected or deferred to the regular decision pool.

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The Koppelman Group

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Receiving a rejection in the Early Decision round always hurts. You probably had this vision for your college application experience where you’d do your work early, you’d get in early, and you would be done early. So, the college is selective, but it isn’t highly selective in the early round.

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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. Also, look to take advantage of Early Decision schools that are within range.

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Solomon Admissions

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

There are several different types of deadlines for consideration, and often at least two per institution: Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Decision, Rolling, and Priority. While there are general timelines for each type, specific dates vary by institution.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Known for its rigorous academic programs, pioneering research, and world-class faculty, it’s no surprise that Johns Hopkins University draws thousands of applicants each year. The Class of 2028 received over 38,000 applications and had an overall acceptance rate of 6.2%, making it one of the most competitive admission cycles in the U.S.

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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. The answer, like everything in college admissions, is: It depends, but they are NEVER a golden ticket in the world of highly selective college admissions. Is a summer program going to help you get into the college you want?

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