Berkeley² Academy

MARCH 6, 2024

As a result, more and more students are applying under Early Decision and Early Action admissions plans. While early admissions plans often have higher acceptance rates than regular decision, the continuing rise in applicants (and early applicants), means these early rounds are growing more competitive as well.

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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. Click here for the article.

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HelloCollege

JANUARY 9, 2025

Waitlisted: Key Differences Having a thorough understanding of each of these terms will better equip you with the knowledge that you need to make informed decisions about your admission journey. A deferral is when a college moves a student from their Early Admissions or Early Decisions pool into their Regular Decision Pool.

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Last week was the one that so many high school seniors were waiting for–early decision releases! The news came flooding in, and we were anxious all week long! If you’re still waiting, remember that you can check this website to see the official list of release dates and times. It’s updated almost daily!).

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Admissions Mom

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The post Hello Beautiful Seniors, Early admissions didn’t go your way and you’re wondering what to do now? (Hey parents, if you want to join our parenting group for parents of teens applying to college, we still have a couple of spaces left. Come join us! Reach out to me for details.). appeared first on AdmissionsMom.

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College Kickstart

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

With early admission deadlines looming, now's the time to let College Kickstart make a difference for you. That includes active tracking of test-optional schools , recommending situations where test-optional makes sense for you and where in-person or virtual interviews are still required or recommended.

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Admissions Mom

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The post Hello Beautiful Seniors, Early admissions didn’t go your way and you’re wondering what to do now? (Hey parents, if you want to join our parenting group for parents of teens applying to college, we still have a couple of spaces left. Come join us! Reach out to me for details.) 2023) appeared first on AdmissionsMom.

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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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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 24, 2025

Schools love early admissions because it boosts their yieldthe percentage of admitted students who actually enroll. When you apply early, youre signaling that theyre your top choice, and that makes them more likely to say yes. We love early admission because it takes a huge weight off your shoulders.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 10, 2021

However, as you no doubt know, overall acceptance rate is not the only statistic that matters. During such an uncertain and unprecedented time, many schools relied more heavily on early admission applicants than ever, at least where offered.

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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.

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College Kickstart

MAY 4, 2018

You'll be able to see a complete breakdown of applications, admittances, enrollments and admission rates by admission plan type. We've even included a section to keep you abreast of early admission trends. Matriculation results are broken out based on institution type, geographic region and admissions selectivity.

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BestColleges

AUGUST 8, 2023

"Applying early decision can boost a student's likelihood of being admitted to an institution — particularly a selective institution — but it is difficult for underserved students to take advantage of this benefit." This means lowering barriers to accessing the extraordinary educational opportunities we offer here," Wente said.

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Berkeley² Academy

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Understanding how acceptance rates are shifting can help you: Create a well-balanced college list Determine what kind of students a school is looking for and whether you are a good fit Build a stronger application profile Decide when you should apply under an early admissions plan Ultimately, admissions data is a great tool to prepare you to become (..)

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AdmissionSight

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Heres how UC Berkeleys admissions cycle works: The UC application opens on August 1 every year. Since there is NO early admission option, all applications are reviewed at the same time. Admissions decisions are typically released by late March. You can start submitting your application between October 1 and December 2.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 5, 2023

These shifting statistics illuminate the dynamic nature of Harvard College's admissions trends. During the early admissions cycle, Harvard College admitted 7.56 percent of early applicants to the Class of 2027, marking the second-lowest early acceptance rate in the College's history.

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AdmissionSight

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Submit your CSS PROFILE if you’re applying early. While the FAFSA opens after October 1, some schools require the CSS Profile earlier in the fall if you’re applying through their early admission process. Feel confident going into early admissions interviews!

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Admissions Village

APRIL 22, 2023

Interesting side note: Early apps were up at many places, even at some colleges whose overall apps were actually down. Most selective schools experienced a slight rise in early application numbers that continue to be very high.

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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. Prospective students likely got the message that a “Hail Mary” test-optional application to top schools was not a smart early strategy.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 1, 2025

So if youre the kind of student UT really wants, applying through their early admissions timeline is a smart move. Students who get into UT Austin especially for competitive majors, like comp sci are often applying to other top public and private universities. Why Should I EA? Applying EA, to us, is a no-brainer.

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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! Today, well share information to help you reach the best possible admissions outcome.

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Admissions Mom

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Here are some of my posts and YouTube Streams you might find helpful as you work through your apps: Making Your Peace with the Supplemental Essays YouTube Live Stream on Supplements The Activities Section YouTube Live Stream on Activities Editing Tips YouTube Live Stream on Editing Last-Minute Tips from my Early Admissions Early Bird Post Dealing with (..)

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College Kickstart

MAY 4, 2018

You'll be able to see a complete breakdown of applications, admittances, enrollments and admission rates by admission plan type. We've even included a section to keep you abreast of early admission trends. Matriculation results are broken out based on institution type, geographic region and admissions selectivity.

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PrepScholar

JUNE 19, 2023

But does applying early raise the odds of being accepted to the college of your choice? offer one or both early admission option, according to College Board. Read on for an explanation of how early decision and early action work, and whether or not they increase your chances for admission.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 6, 2025

You should absolutely apply early to UChicago if you can. Applying Early Decision is the best strategic move you can make. Again, while UChicago does not publish their early admissions data, we can speculate from experience that the combined ED/EA/ED2 acceptance rates are around 20-30%, with some speculating it could be as high as 40%.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 14, 2024

University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) UCLA consistently receives some of the highest application volumes of any four-year university in the United States, and this year was no different as UCLA received 146,250 applications for first-year admission. None of the UCs offer early admission or consider standardized test scores.

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Top Tier Admissions

OCTOBER 4, 2024

I recently hosted Top Tier Admissions’ “Ask Me Anything” webinar, where we dove deep into the importance of having a solid early admissions strategy and all the perks that come with it. It was an open floor, where parents and students could literally ask me anything about the college admissions process.

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StandOut College Prep

JANUARY 9, 2025

High-achieving, low-income students can apply for early admission to a QuestBridge college partner with a full four-year scholarship. August Coming Soon September QuestBridge The National College Match Scholarship awards a full four-year scholarship, worth over $200,000. The application is due September 26th. Read more here.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 29, 2023

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. Non-binding EA programs are booming with tens of thousands of applications at private universities like USC and Northeastern, and flagship public universities like Michigan, UVA, and UNC.

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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.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 22, 2025

Apply Early If UChicago is at the top of your list and youre a legacy applicant, applying early is the smartest move you can make. UChicagos acceptance rates are highly competitive across the board, but the early pool tends to offer slightly better odds.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 7, 2025

This is despite Harvard not offering a binding early admissions option. Instead, they have a Restrictive Early Action program that means that the applicant clearly prioritizes Harvard, making it their only early application ( with a few exceptions ).

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 2, 2025

You need a solid strategy, and likely part of that plan will be applying through their Single-Choice Early Action option. What is Single-Choice Early Action? Often also called Restrictive Early Action (REA), Single-Choice Early Action is a non-binding path to early admission.

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Solomon Admissions

JANUARY 26, 2023

Although there are general deadlines for each type of application—early action in the fall, regular decision in the winter—identify the specific deadline for each institution. Whether applying for early action or early decision, aim to have materials ready by November 1st for early and for regular by January 1st.

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AdmissionSight

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Schools with rolling admissions accept applications on an ongoing basis, meaning there are no strict deadlines. Early admission. This comes in two forms Early Decision and Early Action. This offers flexibility if you need more time to finalize your application.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Even with top scores and strong grades, a deferral simply highlights how incredibly competitive the early admission landscape has become. After all, being deferred means you are still in the running for possible admission in a few months! While deferrals can be frustrating, you should remain optimistic.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 16, 2024

As the college admissions landscape becomes increasingly competitive, students and families are looking for ways to maximize their chances of acceptance. One strategy that has gained attention in recent years is Early Decision 2 (ED 2).

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