Top Tier Admissions

AUGUST 14, 2023

Applying early admission is one of the most strategic moves you can make in seeking admission to a competitive college. Simply put, admissions rates are notably higher for early applicants who are in range, meaning that some students admitted in the early round would not be if they had waited for subsequent admissions rounds.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 6, 2023

Now that December’s flurry of early admissions decisions has abated, we can take a deep dive into the data to understand both the results and the institutional priorities that drove decision-making. MIT reinstated its admissions testing requirement, which no doubt led to its smaller early applicant pool.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JANUARY 10, 2024

Although there has been some variability, more students are applying Early Decision or Restrictive Early Action to highly selective colleges resulting in even lower admission rates. Here is a summary of early admissions statistics for the Class of 2028. ED applicants increased by about 5% from last year.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 11, 2024

One major benefit of applying to college during the early rounds is receiving an admissions decision ahead of the regular timeline. For students who take advantage of the early admissions rounds, there are four possible outcomes: acceptance, denial, deferral, or direct-to-waitlist (a rarer option used at a few schools like UNC).

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Great College Advice

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Inevitably, when I visit colleges and sit through their information sessions, a question comes from a concerned parent in the audience asking about the school’s acceptance rate (the number admitted divided by the number who applied) for Early Decision versus Regular Decision. How can this be? What does easier mean?

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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. This can be stressful for not only students but also for parents and counselors alike.

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Ivy College Essay

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Early Decision Notification Dates: College Admissions Announcements Understanding Early Decision: Early Decision (ED) is a college application choice that allows students to apply to their preferred school early in their senior year, typically by November 1st.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 24, 2025

Brown University , an Ivy league institution in Providence, Rhode Island, saw its Early Decision acceptance rate for the Class of 2029 rise to the highest its been in over 5 years. Brown received 5,048 early applications and accepted 906 applicants for an acceptance rate of 17.95%, according to the Brown Daily Herald.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 22, 2023

But when you dug deeper, you found a lot more than “early decision” – you found Early Action, Early Decision I, Early Decision II, and something called Single Choice Early Action, whatever that is. What Makes Early Decision I Different than Early Decision II?

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Solomon Admissions

JANUARY 26, 2023

There are several different types of deadlines for consideration, and often, at least two per institution: early action, early decision, regular decision, and rolling. it is a nonbinding decision). You can learn more about Early Action college applications here. Deadlines are strictly enforced.

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Admissions Village

APRIL 22, 2023

The downside to a more robust, diverse applicant pool is that college admissions are increasingly more unpredictable. This flood of applications is not just unpredictable for students. Earlier in this blog, we mentioned many colleges had fewer applicants this year. Their applications decreased by a third.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Duke’s Early Decision acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 dropped to a record low of 12.9%, even as the school received its highest number of Early Decision applications in the last eight years. Out of 6,240 applicants, only 806 were accepted. Out of 54,191 applicants, only 2,790 secured a spot.

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Admissions Madness

JUNE 4, 2022

At first glance, Early Decision seems like a good deal that benefits students because it promises higher admissions chances. Many elite universities offer binding Early Decision deadlines that oblige students to enroll if offered admission. The first early admissions deadlines arose in the 1950s.

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Top Tier Admissions

JANUARY 31, 2024

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 Yale , for instance, had a 9.02

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Cornell University Undergraduate Admissions Office

OCTOBER 11, 2023

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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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Keep in mind, though, that Rice Universitys acceptance rate changes each year depending on the applicant pool and other factors. If you’re aiming for the Class of 2029, you’ll need a standout application. Youll also get quick tips on building a strong application, from GPA and test scores to extracurriculars and essays.

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BestColleges

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Brown University is rethinking its admissions policies, including early decision. Early decision programs favor wealthy, white students and counteract diversity efforts. Public pressure might cause universities to abandon early decision and similar policies. In the wake of the U.S.

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College Kickstart

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Capitalizing on odds-boosting early decision/early action opportunities. Tracking key application requirements. With early admission deadlines looming, now's the time to let College Kickstart make a difference for you. That includes: Ensuring your list is balanced and set up for success. Learn More.

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Great College Advice

JULY 24, 2023

This is the time of year when I get calls from parents and students asking whether they should apply to college via early decision vs regular decision. This decision is a very important one, especially if you are considering some of the more selective colleges and universities in the country.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A pending bill in the Massachusetts Legislature seeks to eliminate legacy admissions and early decision programs at all colleges in the commonwealth. Legacy admissions faced criticism before the Supreme Court banned affirmative action, and scrutiny has intensified since that ruling. Co-filed by state Rep.

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Top Tier Admissions

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Although the November 1 st early admissions deadlines are behind us, most colleges have yet to publicly announce updates on the number of early applications they received. EARLY APPLICATION TRENDS: CLASS OF 2027. EARLY APPLICATION MACRO-TRENDS. million applications by November 1.

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Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 21, 2025

Emory University , a research university affiliated with the United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, accepted 995 individuals under its binding Early Decision I policy. EMORY ACCEPTANCE RATE: EARLY Emorys overall early acceptance rate was 31%. Application Boot Camp Need strategic guidance from start to finish?

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 3, 2023

The Early Decision (ED) I deadline for NYU (New York University) typically falls on November 15th each year. The EDII decision falls on January 15th. This means that applicants who apply under the ED program must submit their application by this deadline. Table of Contents What makes NYU unique?

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The Koppelman Group

OCTOBER 7, 2024

You applied to Tulane Early Decision or Early Action because you really want to attend the university. First, though, let’s break down the situation you’re in as a deferred applicant to Tulane. The university offers two types of early application: Early Decision and Early Action.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Getting in is competitive, so its natural to want a head start in the admissions process. In this blog, well explain if UC Berkeley has Early Action or Early Decision, along with its acceptance rate and admission requirements. You can start submitting your application between October 1 and December 2.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 5, 2023

percent of applicants gaining acceptance, marking the second-lowest admissions rate in the College's history. In an eagerly awaited moment, the Admissions Office joyously reached out to 1,220 students, announcing their acceptance in the regular decision cycle. During the early admissions cycle, Harvard College admitted 7.56

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

JANUARY 6, 2023

Although there has been some variability, the trend in early applications indicates that more students are choosing to apply for Early Decision or Restrictive Early Action to highly selective colleges. Here is a summary of early admissions statistics for the Class of 2027. admission rate.

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Berkeley² Academy

DECEMBER 20, 2024

After spending months working hard on their college applications, our seniors are finally hearing back from schools where they applied under early admissions plans! However, even after youve submitted your applications and received a decision, there is still work to be done and options to be weighed.

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Marks Education

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

With the Early Decision II rounds coming to a close this month, we wanted to share with you the trends we are seeing as well as our students successes. Trends In the last few years, weve seen a trend of much larger application pools, especially as test optional policies were adopted at the beginning of the pandemic.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Want to know what is going on in early admissions for the Ivy League colleges for the Class of 2026? Here is a summary of early admissions statistics from December 2021. Brown This year, Brown admitted 896 students Early Decision out of 6,146 applicants for a 15% admission rate. admission rate.

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Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 6, 2024

On average, more applicants are applying to college every year, and although some schools are increasing their class sizes and introducing new programs, acceptance rates for many continue to decline, especially for majors related to Computer Science, Engineering, and Biology. So what does this mean for Texas high school students?

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 23, 2024

College Application Process in the USA for International Students Frequently Asked Questions Takeaways College Application Process in the USA for International Students As an international student, your journey to studying in the USA begins with choosing the right university and academic program: Are you aiming for an associates degree?

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Berkeley² Academy

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

In this post, well share available early acceptance data from some of our students' most popular colleges along with why schools like Harvard, Princeton, and Cornell are declining to share certain information. In the past few years, weve seen a growing number of top schools step back from releasing their admissions data.

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The Ivy Dean

JANUARY 6, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s early admissions cycle has set new records for the country’s most prestigious post-secondary schools. As anyone hoping to begin college in fall 2021 is likely aware, all schools with an early application program released their early acceptance decisions within the past few weeks.

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PrepScholar

JUNE 19, 2023

Students are applying to college in ever greater numbers, and many apply to multiple colleges, making the pool of applications even deeper. Your counselors or friends might have suggested applying early action or early decision to increase your chances of being accepted.

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Over the next few weeks, many schools will release their early application decisions - especially those with binding early decision plans (some non-binding early action decisions will not come in until January or even February). You agreed to do this when you signed the early decision form.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Although the November 1 st early admissions deadlines are behind us, most students are still awaiting their decisions and most colleges have yet to publicly announce the number of early applications they received. percent, having received 43,879 EA applications this cycle. Driving the increase at UVA?

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