Great College Advice

JUNE 2, 2025

As part of your summer plans, you should also make time to get a head start on the college admissions process. Crossing off a few of your college application to-do’s during the summer will reduce your stress level and help you stay on track of getting your applications completed on time this fall.

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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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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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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JULY 24, 2024

Click on any question below to jump directly to it: Questions about how many letters of recommendations you need How many letters of recommendation do I need for medical school? How many letters of recommendation should I send to schools? How many recommendation letters can I upload to AMCAS?

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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

APRIL 14, 2025

But if you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering about the letters of recommendation they ask for. And how do you ask for one, or write one, if you’re a recommender? Weve got all the info you need to nail this part of your UC Berkeley application. Does UC Berkeley Require Letters of Recommendation?

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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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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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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

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Between the essays, activity list, transcript, and every other material that colleges ask for, teacher letters of recommendation (also known as LORs) might be the last thing on your mind as you assemble your college applications.

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Princeton College Consulting

JANUARY 12, 2025

Many of us are familiar with the standard elements of a college applicationsuch as your academic background, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation. While each university has its own assessment process, there are core criteria that every reader focuses on.

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Solomon Admissions

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

These deadlines encompass all required application materials, including the application itself, transcripts, letters of recommendation, rsums, and… The post College Application Deadlines to Keep in Mind for 20242025 appeared first on Solomon Admissions Consulting.

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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

MARCH 26, 2025

Yale Medical School Acceptance Rate Trends Yale School of Medicine Class of 2027 Academic Profile Yale Medical School Admission Requirements How to Get into the Yale School of Medicine Yale Medical School Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Is the Yale Medical School Acceptance Rate? Class of 2026 5,167 5.7%

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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? What Do Ivy League Schools Look for in Letters of Recommendation?

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 18, 2025

In college admissions, the term “grade inflation” is frequently used. As a result, students aiming for top-tier schools are increasingly prioritizing strong AP exam performances to differentiate themselves in an applicant pool where inflated grades are common.

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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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Berkeley² Academy

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Between August and December of 2024, UT Austin received a record-breaking 90,562 applications for the fall 2025 semester, a 24.3% Today, we will provide an overview of the application process as well as tips for successful transfer admission. increase from the previous year alone.

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Ivy Central

DECEMBER 21, 2022

When you apply to your top choice college in the early application round you will get one of three responses, accepted (yippee), rejected (boo) or deferred (what?). While being deferred is a disappointment it is also an opportunity to provide the admissions team with additional information that will strengthen your application.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Now, with law school application deadlines approaching in February and March, it’s time to dive into one of the most critical elements: crafting a compelling admissions essay. Graduate School Essay Guidance Secure admission to top Masters, PhD, MBA, law and medical school programs.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 15, 2025

Holistic admissions policies are very common nowadays, with colleges considering different factors, such as essays, extracurriculars, and test scores. A lower GPA can negatively affect your college applications by signaling to admissions officers potential challenges with meeting the academic rigor of their institution.

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HelloCollege

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With so many components to college applications—grades, extracurriculars, test scores, and essays—it’s easy to lose sight of what makes you a unique applicant. One of the most important, yet often overlooked, aspects of your application is identifying and highlighting your unique strengths as a student and a person.

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College Essay Guy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Applying for a full-ride scholarship is generally going to be highly competitive, and most successful applicants go through a careful, multi-step process to make their application stand out. Who should you ask to write your letters of recommendation? How do you get a full-ride scholarship? Eligibility: Must be a U.S.

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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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HelloCollege

MAY 29, 2025

If youve attended a college information session or spoken to an admissions counselor recently, you may have heard the term holistic admission or the phrase We use a holistic review approach in reference to reviewing applicants. But what does that actually meanand how does it impact the way your application is reviewed?

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Solomon Admissions

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The college application process can be overwhelming, but by familiarizing yourself with the most common questions, you can make the process much easier. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the college application process and their answers. When should I start the college application process?

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HelloCollege

JANUARY 9, 2025

Many students will know the feeling of opening an admissions decision and seeing one of two words: deferred or waitlisted. After the already stressful application process, this news might put you in a state of further uncertainty. You applied Early Decision to your dream school, and you received a letter stating that you were deferred.

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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. With so many steps involved—like writing your essay and asking for recommendation letters—it’s easy to feel lost.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 21, 2025

Heres a quick digest of some of the most common themes we heardand Micheles insights on how families can navigate the college admissions process with strategy, clarity, and confidence. Parents asked: Are some jobs better than others for college admissions? My child is attending a general summer campwill that help their application?

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 20, 2023

The admissions process at Ivy League schools seems hard to understand. Below, we’ve condensed everything we know about the Yale University admissions process. Read on to find out if you’re a competitive applicant and tips to lift your chances of going from applicant to admitted student. What about your high school GPA?

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HelloCollege

MAY 29, 2025

If youve attended a college information session or spoken to an admissions counselor recently, you may have heard the term holistic admission or the phrase We use a holistic review approach in reference to reviewing applicants. But what does that actually meanand how does it impact the way your application is reviewed?

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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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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 6, 2025

That means students are often left to fend for themselves as they figure out how to best illustrate to college admissions officers that they have a research foundation. Our program helps students build essential research skills, enhance their college applications, and gain a competitive edge in admissions.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

While Stanford remains test-optional for those applying this cycle, applicants to the Class of 2030 will once again be required to submit a standardized test score. Expert advice from Dr. Eliza Fox , TTA Senior Private Counselor and Stanford alum: Many applicants struggle with Stanford’s “note to your future roommate” essay.

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College Transitions

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

When you hear the term letter of recommendation, your mind may turn to the nerve-wracking experience of asking your favorite high school teacher to write you a recommendation for your college application. The process for requesting a medical school letter of recommendation isnt much different.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 1, 2025

But what does Cornell look for in an applicant, exactly? So, lets break down what Cornell looks for in an applicant. What Does Cornell Look for in an Applicant? How to Boost Your Chances of Getting into Cornell Cornell Application Deadlines Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways What Does Cornell Look for in an Applicant?

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Ivy Central

MARCH 30, 2023

Entry Requirements and Cost Applicants must be in their Junior year at the time of applying and are currently enrolled in high school in the United States or its territories, or who are US citizens studying abroad. The program has a limited number of spots available, and only the most qualified applicants are accepted. Start today!

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