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Early Decision II (ED2) Application Strategy and Advice for Swarthmore 2024-2025

The Koppelman Group

There are fewer than 2,000 students, and the most recent first-year acceptance rate was just under 7.5%. Compared to this, the Early Decision acceptance rate across Early Decision I and Early Decision II is comparatively generous at 16%. Most students accepted by Swarthmore have a GPA above 3.8.

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College Application Checklist for International Students

Expert Admissions

US colleges like seeing leadership and initiative in their students. Often, colleges in the United States often require that international students take not just the SAT/ACT, but the TOEFL and the IELTS. As an international student, you probably have very interesting stories to tell!

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Early Decision Strategy for Carnegie Mellon University 2025-2026

The Koppelman Group

Instead of staying in your lane , CMU encourages students to break down walls. CMU also has a strong international student community and a big one with 23% of undergrads qualifying as international students as of the fall of 2023. They like exceptional students, with a twist. This is what you need to do.

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Applying to Colleges in the USA: A Guide for International Students

AdmissionSight

With so many options, it’s no wonder the USA draws around 1 million international students each year. Learning how to apply for college in the USA as an international student might feel overwhelming, but breaking it down into simple steps makes the process manageable. college as an international student.

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How to Get into Duke as an International Student: Strategy

The Koppelman Group

Getting into Duke is hard for anyone, and every year we support international students in doing just that. A key piece of how we get international students into Duke is strategy, and a strong strategy requires an understanding of the playing field. Contact us to get your customized international application strategy.

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After You Submit Your College Applications

North Star Admissions Consulting

College Application Tips: What to do After You Submit Your College Applications On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. Leading up to this deadline, I have been sharing college application tips to help the whole process run smoothly.

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2025 Admissions Analyzed: Data, Trends & Insights

Expert Admissions

A major contributor to increased selectivity is the strategic use of Early Decision (ED) by colleges. International Applicants in 2025 The international admissions landscape is undergoing significant shifts, affecting both non-U.S. and domestic students, especially on the enrollment side. for non-residents.