Inside Emory Admission

MAY 7, 2025

We would like to provide a comprehensive update on the waitlist activity for Emory College and Oxford College of Emory University. Therefore, we are anticipating enrolling approximately 95 students from the waitlist in the month of May. We anticipate enrolling approximately 30 students from the waitlist for an on-campus start.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

JUNE 24, 2025

Welcome to week 2 of my college admissions advice column ! Today, I will answer one of the most common questions that I get this time of year: “ What college admissions trends are you seeing?” Waitlists are very active. This is a big year for waitlist admits across the board, and I expect the same to be true next year.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

That tiny number highlights how selective the admissions process is and how wildly popular Yale is among top-tier students aiming for the Ivy League. Here, we’ll break down Yale’s acceptance rate, explore how it’s changed over time, and share some practical tips to help boost your chances of standing out to admissions. 2027 52,303 4.5%

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 31, 2025

In the regular round, the waitlist is typically not even on their radar. Once you receive a waitlist notification, what should you do, and how long should you hold out hope of being admitted? WAITLIST: TWO IMMEDIATE STEPS TO TAKE First, accept an offer of admission at another college or university and make your enrollment deposit.

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AdmissionSight

JUNE 7, 2025

Harvard University has announced that it will not release admissions statistics for the Class of 2029 until Fall 2025. Whether you’re going for Early Action, Regular Decision, or even trying to transfer in, understanding Harvard’s admission stats can help you craft a more strategic plan. But don’t panic! Overall 54,008 1,937 3.6%

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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! What should you do?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

APRIL 7, 2025

And if youve applied to a college that puts you on the waitlist, youre in one of those scenarios. As weve discussed previously, there are many things in the college admission process that are out of your control , and in many ways the waitlist belongs on that list. The Admissions Waitlist.NOOOOO!!!!

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Well break down trends, compare Early Decision and Regular Decision rates, and take a closer look at transfer and waitlist statistics. Out of this competitive pool, only 3,801 students secured admission, resulting in an acceptance rate of just 7.6%. But with RD admissions being this competitive, procrastination isnt an option.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

If you are reading this, you were probably waitlisted by Brown. Receiving a waitlist decision is a bummer, but its also a situation you can make the most off. However, based on the waitlist trends at comparable universities, it could be 73 out of a few hundred or 73 out of more than 1,000. 73 doesnt sound too bad. Learn More.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

JULY 11, 2025

College Admissions Advice – want to know a college admissions secret? This year, in addition to offering concrete suggestions about how to maximize the common application form, I am excited to launch a general college admissions advice column. Are you sold on the power of this college admissions secret?

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Ivy College Essay

MARCH 23, 2025

What Happens If You Get Waitlisted? What happens if you get waitlisted? Ivy Day is almost here and receiving a waitlist notification from a college can be a disappointing and confusing experience. Realize that the waitlist serves as a reserve pool of applicants who may be offered admission if spaces become available.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Well also give you tips to help boost your odds, break down important deadlines, and share insights into transfer and waitlist stats. Caltechs admissions process is about as tough as it gets. Unlike some schools, Caltech keeps the specifics of its Early Action (EA) and Regular Decision (RD) admissions under wraps.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JULY 14, 2025

This past cycle saw increased uncertainty in college admissions. Many colleges went to their waitlists this year which extended the application cycle into the summer. University of Michigan began accepting student off the waitlist in the middle of May. Cornell accepted approximately 380 students off their waitlist.

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 14, 2025

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. MIT is one of the few elite institutions that doesnt have legacy admissions because it holds steadfast to a meritocratic admissions process.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In this blog, well break down Rice Universitys acceptance rate and key admissions trends, including Regular and Early Admissions, yield, transfer, and waitlist rates. 2024 21,207 10% Looking at Rices RD acceptance rate trends over the past five years, its clear that admission has become increasingly competitive.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 29, 2025

Each year, Yale has offered a space on the waitlist for a thousand or more applicants. In the 2022-2023 application year, 1145 potential first-years were offered a spot on the waitlist. Zero were extended an offer of admission. While students do sometimes get off of the Yale waitlist, the statistics are not hopeful.

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PrepScholar

MAY 16, 2025

There are many reasons you may want to email a college admissions office. You might have questions about deadlines, application requirements, financial aid, or getting off the waitlist, among other topics. Whenever you interact with a college, it's important to showcase your best self.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Getting waitlisted from a school that awesome is hard, and were sure youre feeling bummed about it. CMU hasnt published waitlist data in a few years, but we know from previous cycles, trends, and their peer schools that they have some years where over a hundred kids get off the waitlist and other years where no students get off the waitlist.

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Simply Admissions

JUNE 13, 2025

College admissions can feel like a high-stakes game of poker: part strategy, part luck, and often cloaked in mystery. As David Hawkins, Chief Policy and Education Officer at NACAC, aptly puts it, learning the ins and outs of college admissions is like “learning a new language.” Questions like “How can I stand out?”

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 14, 2025

From acceptance rates and GPA expectations to test scores, deadlines, and insider tips on what admissions teams really look forweve got you covered. This lack of breakdown makes it hard to tell if applying Early Action gives you a better shot at admission compared to Regular Decision. What Is the University of Floridas Acceptance Rate?

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 27, 2025

In college admissions, the word deferred comes up oftenand for many students, it sparks concern. As Yale admissions officer Hannah Mendlowitz explains , a deferral often signals that your application was strong enough to be reconsidered. Waitlists, on the other hand, arent active decisions as they just rely on space opening up.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Waitlist decisions are, as a rule, not good news. In this post, well prepare you for what comes next, and how to improve your chances of getting into Vanderbilt off of the waitlist. In this post, well prepare you for what comes next, and how to improve your chances of getting into Vanderbilt off of the waitlist.

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AdmissionSight

JUNE 14, 2025

Opening your college decision only to find that you’ve been waitlisted or deferred can feel like hitting pause on your plans. The good news is that knowing the difference between waitlisted vs deferred can give you a clearer path forward and help you decide your next steps with confidence. What Does It Mean to Be Waitlisted?

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College Essay Guy

JUNE 6, 2025

After all, the waitlist is probably not exactly where you were hoping to be. It’s the admission decision no one tends to expect. But you’ve heard of students at your school being admitted after ending up on a waitlist and you don’t want to give up if there is a chance. What do I do if I’m waitlisted? Why was I waitlisted?

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

If you are reading this you were probably waitlisted by Penn, or are trying to plan ahead just in case thats how things work out. First, lets break down how the waitlist has played out with Penn in recent years. Penn plays the same game, and this is where the waitlist comes in. The waitlist serves as this pool.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

If youve been waitlisted by the University of Virginia, or UVA, were here to help. And if you are simply trying to plan head in case of a waitlist, we can help there, too. They dont defer students from ED or EA, and instead bounce students to the waitlist starting much earlier in the application process. UVA is interesting.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Whether youre applying through Early Action, Regular Decision, or considering a transfer, understanding Notre Dames admission stats can help you create a more strategic approach. While its acceptance rate might be marginally higher than some Ivy League schools , gaining admission is far from easy. What Is Notre Dames Acceptance Rate?

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Factors to Consider When Committing to a College What to Do if You’re Waitlisted Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways How Do You Commit to a College? Each college has its own process for accepting an offer of admission, so once you receive your acceptance letter, check the details on how to proceed. How Do You Commit to a College?

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

With such a competitive admissions process, only the most exceptional applicants secure a spot. In this blog, well break down what Carnegie Mellons acceptance rate really means, how it has evolved over time, and what you can do to boost your chances of admission. But dont worry! Another perk?

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

If you received a waitlist decision from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT, youre probably pretty disappointed, frustrated, and confused. A waitlist decision is a tough spot to be. MIT loves to share data and statistics, which is helpful as we assess what to do after a waitlist decision. Were here to help.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

To make sure this doesn’t happen to you, it’s important to understand what a revoked admission means and familiarize yourself with your college’s policies. Can a College Revoke Your Admission Acceptance Offer? In rare but serious cases, colleges and universities can pull the plug on an admission offer.

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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. With thousands dreaming of becoming a Violet, the admissions process is bound to be intense.

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AdmissionSight

JUNE 20, 2025

Whether you’re applying through Early Decision, Regular Decision, or considering a transfer, understanding Pomona’s admission stats can help you create a more strategic approach.</p> Applicants must ensure that all required materials are submitted by this date to be considered for admission. for the Class of 2024 to 12.5%

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Sara Harberson

APRIL 3, 2025

Almost all admissions decisions are in the hands of high school seniors right now which means the admissions cycle for 2024-2025 is coming to a close. I am seeing some trends with certain colleges. I am also seeing trends of who colleges are admitting (and who they aren't). Here are my observations on what is happening nationally.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

OCTOBER 30, 2024

After all, not everyone applying actually meets the admissions requirements. Want expert guidance on medical school admissions? In the meantime, please let us know how we can help you crack the medical school admissions code. You can also learn more about our 1-on-1 medical school admissions support here.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Check out a timeline that lays out what you need to tackle as you work through the college admissions process. Give the admissions offices of the colleges you’re planning to visit a call ahead of time to set things up. Feel confident going into early admissions interviews! What summer programs or extracurriculars should I take?

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

With such a low acceptance rate, gaining admission to UPenn has become increasingly challenging. So applicants have the flexibility to consider other schools even after receiving their admissions decision. Keeping track of any updates on the admissions website or social media can help you stay grounded and avoid surprises.

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