Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Re-upping this blog based on a few recent conversations with college and neighborhood friends who have kids in the admission process right now. He told me that after watching his older son go through the admission process he has been telling his current high school senior who is applying to colleges to be prepared to hear “no.”

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Ivy Central

JUNE 29, 2023

Admissions Acceptance Rate Lafayette College received a total of 9,866 applications for the class of 2027. 3,032 students were offered admission with an acceptance rate of 30.7 Nearly half of the incoming class was admitted through the early decision program this year. Start today!

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Ivy Central

MAY 13, 2023

Admission Acceptance Rate Vanderbilt University is very competitive. 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 Vanderbilt University is their number one choice.

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Ivy Central

MAY 5, 2023

Admission Acceptance Rate William & Mary has an acceptance rate of 33%. The in-state admission rate was 42% and the out-of-state admission rate was 28%. Types of Admission The students can apply through the Early Decision and Regular Decision cycle. Start today!

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Solomon Admissions

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Typically, a college application will require the following: a completed online application form, high school transcripts, standardized test scores, letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. You can also research each college's admission requirements and acceptance rates to see if they match your qualifications.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 24, 2023

Admission Acceptance Rate: Occidental College received 7,500 applicants. Types of Admission: The students can enroll through Early Decision I and II. Students can only apply to one college for Early Decision. 59% of the students were enrolled during the Early Decision admissions cycle.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 28, 2023

Admission Acceptance Rate Scripps College is a highly selective college with an acceptance rate of 27.6%. Types of Admission The students can apply through the Early Decision and Regular Decision cycles. Early Decision is an opportunity for students to show that Scripps is their number one choice.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Here is a timeline to stay on track and, hopefully, make the college admissions process a little easier. Here is a list of colleges and universities that are standardized test-optional for the upcoming admissions cycle. Ask for advice on which high school teachers to ask for letters of recommendation.

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College in 321

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Teachers and school counselors, for example, do not earn anything extra for writing letters of recommendation or reviewing essays during evenings and weekends. Additionally, when you’ve received a few decisions, send a hand-written thank you note to each team member. Respect the Early Decision process.

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CTK College Coach

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Early decision (ED) and early action (EA) results are rolling in this month, and many of you are getting the results you want. I Got Accepted to My Early Decision College! I Got Deferred or Rejected During Early Decision, Restrictive Early Action, or Early Action.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Rice uses a committee-based evaluation that considers your entire application when making admission decisions. Who should you ask for letters of recommendation ? The university's median SAT score was 1530 for the 2022 admission cycle — and the 25th percentile was still a 1500. But what does that mean?

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 31, 2023

Admissions officers want to see that you are genuinely interested in attending their institution and that you have taken the time to research and learn about the school. Demonstrating interest can be a critical factor in college admissions decisions. Why does demonstrated interest matter in college admissions?

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Ivy College Essay

JULY 24, 2023

To stand out from the competition and increase your chances of admission, it’s crucial to be well-prepared and fully informed. When to Apply to Brown University Before diving into the application process, it’s vital to know the application timeline and meet all admissions milestones.

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Inside Emory Admission

JANUARY 25, 2024

All decision plans: Early Decision I, Early Decision II, Regular Decision, and Transfers. The admission committee also looks at an applicant’s personal statements, short answer questions, letters of recommendation, and transcript. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 16, 2024

They are stuck in the purgatory of college admissions. As with so much with college admissions, the existence of the Wait List has very little to do with you as an applicant and everything to do with the self-interest of educational institutions. What is the Wait List in college admissions? First is the admissions rate.

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CTK College Coach

APRIL 28, 2023

We know all you can think about right now is AP exams and grades, but when you pick your head up from your studies, take a moment to make sure you are on track for college admissions. Ask teachers for letters of recommendation this spring. Summer is the time to get ahead on college admissions tasks.

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Inside Emory Admission

MARCH 29, 2023

All decision plans: Early Decision I, Early Decision II, Regular Decision, and Transfers. The admission committee also looks at an applicant’s personal statements, short answer questions, letters of recommendation, and transcript. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Ivy Central

APRIL 27, 2023

Admission Acceptance Rate Pomona College is a highly selective college with an acceptance rate of 7%. For the class of 2023, Pomona will offer admission to 757 students who come from 48 U.S. Types of Admission The students can enroll through Early Decision I and II. Most of the admitted students have a 3.90+ GPA.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Duke student population Undergraduate population: 6,543 Grad and professional school population: 10,612 Duke acceptance rate Let’s review the admissions statistics for Duke’s class of 2026: Applications: 50,008 Acceptances: 3,126 Matriculants: 1,738 Acceptance rate: 6.3% Early Decision Acceptance Rate: 21.2%

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Next Admit College Admissions Blog

AUGUST 9, 2023

Financial aid scholarships at UPenn are need-based and mostly need-blind – meaning merit does not factor into your financial aid award, and UPenn doesn’t consider most students’ ability to pay tuition in the admissions process. Students who receive financial aid for the 2021-2022 academic term paid an average annual price of $17,888.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 1, 2022

You submitted your Early Decision and Early Action applications, and you are now resisting the urge to refresh your email as you await good news. Even with top scores and strong grades, a deferral simply highlights how incredibly competitive the early admission landscape has become. You did it! Take heart!

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In the meantime, please let us know how we can help you crack the the medical school admissions code. You can also learn more about our 1-on-1 medical school admissions support here. Brown’s admissions process is need-blind, and the school promises to meet 100 percent of students’ demonstrated financial need without student loans.

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The Thoughtful College Search

MARCH 18, 2024

Yale is introducing what it calls “test-flexible” admission. Brown’s decision regarding testing was one of several recommendations made by an ad hoc committee appointed by President Christina H. The QuestBridge process may happen at the same time as early decision, but it isn’t truly a function of early decision.

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Ivy Central

APRIL 29, 2023

Admission Acceptance Rate Claremont McKenna College is a highly selective liberal arts college with a 10% acceptance rate. Types of Admission The students can enroll through Early Decision I and II. 150-250 words) Interviews: The interview is optional but it is highly recommended. The 6-year graduation rate is 91%.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

AUGUST 21, 2023

Plan your Early Decision and/or Early Action strategy. Confirm that your recommenders are writing letters for you. Cultivate relationships with teachers who might write your letters of recommendation for college. RISING SENIORS Start working on your applications before school starts!

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Educated Quest

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Test-optional admissions grew in practice at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. I touch on test-optional admissions in my new book, The Good College. But I would like offer added thoughts for high school juniors and parents who are about to prepare for the next college admissions cycle.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In the meantime, please let us know how we can help you crack the college admissions code. You can also learn more about our 1-on-1 college admissions support here. Rice University acceptance rate Below are admissions statistics for the class of 2026: Applications: 31,059 Acceptances: 2,447 Matriculants: 1,125 Acceptance rate: 7.9%

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 5, 2023

While we all hope that the early admission decisions will bring good news, it takes some of the pressure off to know that all of the essays are finished, no matter what. percent over last year’s early application totals and a record number of first-year applications. Early decision applications rose by 4.4

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 8, 2024

Schools with a rolling admissions process evaluate applications as they come in rather than waiting for a hard deadline before reviewing applications. It can even give you an edge in the admissions process by applying to schools when their incoming classes are full of open spots rather than already mostly filled.

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CTK College Coach

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Seniors, are you waiting for college admissions decisions? It’s been another wild ride for 2024 high school seniors, and we’re only halfway through the admissions cycle. Early Admissions Trends for the Class of 2024: How are colleges handling the massive increase in applications?

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Solomon Admissions

APRIL 20, 2023

For some students who have had challenging experiences inside or outside of school, a counselor recommendation can highlight the obstacles you’ve faced, especially if those experiences impacted your grades or well-being. Steps To Asking For a Counselor Recommendation 1. What if my counselor can’t write a letter of recommendation?

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SSA Online College Prep

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Whether they’re online or in person, hosted by students or admissions counselors, they may appear to be just more information overload, especially after a tour. They hold facts about the specific college that admissions thinks are the most important and want you to leave remembering. What standardized tests are required for admissions?

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Inside Emory Admission

DECEMBER 21, 2023

As many students wrap up their college application process, we look forward to receiving your Early Decision II (ED2) or Regular Decision (RD) application. Both our Early Decision II  and  Regular Decision  plans share the January 1 deadline. If, When is the actual application deadline?

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College Essay Guy

MAY 11, 2023

But before diving into the details of the law school admissions process, you may want to know upfront what exactly law schools are looking for in their applicants. LSAT Scores The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a law school admissions test required for most law schools in the United States. Which one should you take?

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Admissions Mom

JUNE 22, 2023

Junior year is where your college admissions journey starts for real. My philosophy is that it’s good to hear different thoughts and ideas, and then you can make decisions about what works best for you. If you are new to admissions, no matter where you are in high school, start reading here from the beginning. Don’t panic.

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Solomon Admissions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The benefit of having testing in the admission process is that it gives the committee an additional strong data point to prove your academic foundation and preparation to be successful at their institution. Nothing will lose the interest of the admission committee more than generic or inaccurate supplemental essays.

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SSA Online College Prep

MARCH 31, 2022

Find out the admissions requirements needed to get into Brown! Which is better when applying to Brown: Early or Regular decision Read more college admissions tips on our blog ! Located in Providence, Rhode Island, Brown University is considered one of the most competitive and difficult universities to gain admission to.

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