Admissions Village

APRIL 25, 2023

Part 3: This Process Is Opaque In the first part of this series, we discussed the role that the rise of test-optional (it is now optional to submit standardized test scores, SAT or ACT, at most colleges) has played in opening up the applicant pool to highly selective colleges. Waitlists are being utilized more than ever before.

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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. Thats 0.14%.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 29, 2025

overall first-year acceptance rate in 2024 after receiving the largest pool of applications ever in Yale history and 10% larger than the previous year. Each year, Yale has offered a space on the waitlist for a thousand or more applicants. While students do sometimes get off of the Yale waitlist, the statistics are not hopeful.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

If you were waitlisted by Cornell, you arent alone. Cornell offers a wild number of applicants, 12% in 2023, a spot on the waitlist. Out of 8,282 students offered a spot on the waitlist in 2023, 6,166 accepted that offer. of students on the waitlist were accepted. The most popular colleges with applicants (i.e.,

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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 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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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. Admission Rate: The proportion of the pool of applicants that is admitted to the college.

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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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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

If you were waitlisted by Mich, thats disappointing but it shouldnt be devastating. Its easier to get onto the waitlist. That same year, for first years beginning in the fall of 2023, they offered a spot on the waitlist to more than 30% of applicants. Mich maintains a deep waitlist. So, its hard to get into Mich.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

If you are reading this, you were either waitlisted by the University of Chicago or are very committed to planning ahead. In this post, well give you the tools you need to charge a successful future in college, with or without the University of Chicago but hopefully with if you play the waitlist right. Either way, weve got you.

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The Koppelman Group

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

As a Texas state school, though, the university prioritizes applicants who are residents of the state. As a result, there are far more applicants, and especially out-of-state applicants, than UT Austin can admit. What they didnt have that year, or for many years prior, though, was a waitlist.

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Ivy College Essay

MARCH 27, 2024

What To Do If You’re Waitlisted? What to do if you’re waitlisted? Were you just waitlisted on Ivy Day? you can always transfer). However, for a few select students, Ivy Day brings even more unexpected and confusing news: being placed on the waitlist. For others, disappointing to say the least (p.s.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

With such a competitive admissions process, only the most exceptional applicants secure a spot. If youre aiming for this prestigious New Ivy, your application needs to stand out. Lets look at the numbers: Carnegie Mellon Class Total Applications Overall Acceptance Rate 2028 TBA 11.5% But dont worry! 2027 33,707 11.4%

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 1, 2024

It gives you a reality check on what you’re up against and helps you plan your application strategy without setting yourself up for unrealistic expectations. Out of 57,465 applicants, only 2,146 made the cut. Here’s how the numbers break down: Application Type Total Applications Accepted Acceptance Rate Regular Decision 46,609 1,437 3.1%

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 3, 2025

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. The school got an overwhelming 118,000 applications but only admitted 9,440 students. Meanwhile, NYUs 60.4%

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

If youre planning to apply, youll need an exceptional application that truly makes you stand out. Well break down trends, compare Early Decision and Regular Decision rates, and take a closer look at transfer and waitlist statistics. For the Class of 2028 , Northwestern received a record-breaking 50,018 applications.

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This means theyre only admitting the best of the best, so if youre aiming to get into this New Ivy school , your application needs to stand out in an intensely competitive pool. Out of 29,943 applicants, only 3,324 secured a spot, highlighting the intense competition. of 18,445 applicants admitted. But dont stress! The takeaway?

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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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AdmissionSight

APRIL 14, 2025

For the Class of 2027, UF got over 65,300 applications but only let in about 24%. These are your main options when it comes to sending in your application. Your application needs to stand out in every way. Class Total Applications Total Accepted Acceptance Rate 2028 TBA TBA TBA 2027 65,375 15,707 24% 2026 64,473 15,054 23.3%

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Ivy College Essay

JANUARY 2, 2024

What Do Schools Look for in a Transfer Application? Introduction: Transferring from one college to another is a significant decision that requires careful consideration and a well-crafted application. This article explores the key factors that admissions committees typically consider when evaluating transfer applications.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 29, 2024

Thats rightout of thousands of highly qualified applicants, only a sliver made the cut. Well also give you tips to help boost your odds, break down important deadlines, and share insights into transfer and waitlist stats. Out of 13,863 applicants for the Class of 2028, only 315 were admitted , resulting in an extremely low 2.3%

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 3, 2024

In this guide, we’ll unpack the numbers behind Stanford’s acceptance rate, looking at everything from Regular Decision and Early Action stats to transfer and waitlist rates. You’ll also get practical advice on crafting an application that stands out. The Class of 2026 saw a record-breaking 56,378 applications, yet only 3.7%

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AdmissionSight

JANUARY 23, 2025

On this day, youll be notified whether youve been accepted, denied, or waitlisted into your chosen school or schools. For the rest of the applicants and their families, Ivy Day can be an emotional rollercoaster. This modern tradition comes from their similar educational values and commitment to being fair to all applicants.

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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? The short answer is no.

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AdmissionSight

MARCH 20, 2025

On this day, youll be notified whether youve been accepted, denied, or waitlisted into your chosen school or schools. For the rest of the applicants and their families, Ivy Day can be an emotional rollercoaster. This modern tradition comes from their similar educational values and commitment to being fair to all applicants.

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BestColleges

JUNE 26, 2024

Several selective universities offer students "guaranteed" transfer admission instead of outright acceptances. These students spend a year studying elsewhere, knowing they have a strong chance of transferring if they meet academic criteria. What Is the Guaranteed Transfer Option? So which universities offer this transfer option?

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 19, 2024

With odds this slim, its worth figuring out where you stand and what you need to do to make your application shine. For the Class of 2028, the university got swamped with 48,898 applications but only admitted 2,521 students, leaving the overall acceptance rate at a razor-thin 5.2%. What Is Browns Acceptance Rate? for the Class of 2026.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In addition to being two of their toughest academic years, your child will be tasked with maximizing their standardized test scores, continuing to pursue high-impact extracurricular activities, securing recommendation letters, and working on their college applications by writing essay upon essay. Rather than include general advice (e.g., “Put

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 25, 2023

Admit, deny, waitlist decisions coming out from colleges. At Georgia Tech this year, we admitted 16% of applicants. Some students did not complete their application, some canceled before we could make an admission decision, and some are currently waitlisted. In March and April, college admission is full of decisions.

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Ivy College Essay

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

What Does it Mean If You Get Waitlisted? Decision day comes and when you see that email from your dream school, you discover that you have been waitlisted. Getting on the waitlist is an accomplishment in itself. Transferring to an Ivy League college can also be an option, as colleges accept transfers after only one semester.

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Ivy College Essay

MAY 6, 2023

College Waitlists: How to Write a Good Letter of Continued Interest College waitlists can be a frustrating experience for students. After putting in countless hours of hard work and dedication towards their college applications, being put on a waitlist can feel like a rejection. The adcom is BUSY.

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Inside Emory Admission

JUNE 14, 2024

We want to express our gratitude for the time and effort you put into your application. Please know that the decision to limit our yearly enrollment is always a difficult one, as we received many outstanding applications from exceptional individuals like yourself. We truly appreciate your interest in joining our university community.

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CTK College Coach

MAY 12, 2025

Read on for our top tips for succeeding in college admissions for all applicants colon lessons learned from working with under-resourced high school populations. He ultimately attended a college he didnt like because it had the best reputation and then later transferred out. This is false, and it results in students missing deadlines.

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Inside Emory Admission

JUNE 30, 2023

We want to express our gratitude for the time and effort you put into your application. Please know that the decision to limit our yearly enrollment is always a difficult one, as we received many outstanding applications from exceptional individuals like yourself. We truly appreciate your interest in joining our university community.

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Admissions.Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

UC Davis received more than 94,000 applications for first-year admission, and while the university expects to grow the size of its incoming first-year class by approximately 200 new students this fall, admission remained competitive. of all first-year applicants.

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Ivy College Essay

MAY 5, 2023

What Are My Chances of Getting Off An Ivy League Waitlist like Harvard? With an acceptance rate of less than 10%, it’s no surprise that many qualified candidates are placed on a waitlist rather than receiving a definitive acceptance or rejection. First, what is a waitlist? You are in limbo, waiting for a decision.

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AdmissionSight

APRIL 23, 2025

But getting rejected from every single one can feel like the end of the road, especially when youve submitted an average of seven applications. Reflect and assess your application. Here are a few places to start as you reassess your application strategy: Review your school list. Avoid repeating your original application.

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