Top Tier Admissions

MARCH 15, 2024

UT AUSTIN: STANDARDIZED TESTING REQUIRED After four years of test-optional admissions for undergraduate admissions, the University of Texas at Austin will once again require standardized testing scores , beginning with applications for the Fall 2025 semester. News & World Report in 2024.

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StandOut College Prep

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As shared in the post about early admissions, if you apply to college during Early Action and Early Decision cycles , you will face a lot of competition. When more students apply early, you’re also likely to be deferred from at least one college. Take more standardized tests. Deferral Statistics.

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DC College Counseling

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

We will have to wait until the final application numbers are available before fully understanding the trends, but this increase may reflect a more permanent shift in students and colleges relying on early admission plans.

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Over 8,500students applied to UPenn through its binding Early Decision program this year, around 500 more than last year. UPenn admits around half of its incoming class through the early round. Standardized test scores remain optional.

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Great College Advice

JULY 24, 2023

The student agrees to withdraw all other applications, and not accept any other offers of admission. Early action programs are a hybrid. Students may apply early under these early action (EA) programs and receive an early admissions decision. So why, then, do colleges like the early decision process?

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 29, 2024

These days, your options extend well beyond a semester abroad with exciting options for joint and dual degrees with top universities in the U.S. Although not a hyper-selective admissions process, these programs are nonetheless competitive. You can apply ED to William & Mary but there is no early admission for the joint degree.

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