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Top 10 Early Admissions Trends: Class of 2028

Top Tier Admissions

Between ever-increasing early application numbers, unexpected current events and other external factors, colleges seeking to further diversify (gender diversity, economic diversity, geographic diversity, etc.) TOP 10 EARLY ADMISSIONS TRENDS: CLASS OF 2028 1. Yale , for instance, had a 9.02

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What You Need to Know about Early Decision 2023

Cornell University Undergraduate Admissions Office

By: Cornell University Undergraduate Admissions Staff The most common questions about Early Decision (ED) are: What is Early Decision exactly? How does ED differ from Early Action? Students interested in applying for Early Decision should know they can only apply to one Early Decision institution.

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Following Affirmative Action Ban, Can Early Decision Survive?

BestColleges

Brown University is rethinking its admissions policies, including early decision. With affirmative action banned, selective colleges may struggle to enroll a diverse student body. Early decision programs favor wealthy, white students and counteract diversity efforts. In the wake of the U.S.

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Wake Forest Announces Early Action for First-Generation Admissions

BestColleges

Wake Forest University announced an early action for admissions option specifically for first-generation students. That option will let students know of their admission decision by Jan. First-generation students face barriers to applying for college and sometimes miss out on early action deadlines.

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College Admissions: Our Predictions for 2024

Top Tier Admissions

Now that we have reflected on the shifting landscape of college admissions in 2023 , let’s look ahead to 2024 and three key predictions for the year ahead. As we close out the year, we’re especially proud of our growth at Top Tier Admissions to better serve our students and their families.

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Early Decision 2: A Case Study--Principle or Pragmatism

The Thoughtful College Search

Is it ever appropriate for a student to renege on an Early Decision commitment? I also wonder if the next generation of college admission officers and college counselors will be as committed/neurotic as most of us are. They submitted the deposit, but almost immediately inquired about perhaps deferring admission for a PG year.

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Will Legacy Admissions End Along With Affirmative Action?

BestColleges

Legacy admissions has been highly criticized in recent years, though only a few elite colleges have jettisoned the practice. The recent Supreme Court decision to ban race-conscious admissions has reinvigorated debates around legacy admissions. Supreme Court's recent decision to ban race-conscious admissions.