Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

MARCH 9, 2024

After 20 years of marriage, I’ve learned the hard way not to set an audible alarm before 6 a.m. Grabbing my bag from the trunk I began wondering how someone who had never lived in an Alexa-less, GPS-less, wireless world would have dealt with navigating the journey I’d just made. In the end, she lived about 5 miles away (How do I know?

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CTK College Coach

APRIL 10, 2024

Wait lists can move, though, so opaque as the list may be-- am I first in line? Check the college’s Common Data Set from the year before to know its history. But how would you know? First, read the admissions letter. May I supplement my initial application with updated grades, scores, and other accolades?

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ACM College Consulting

MAY 3, 2024

In 2024, we have already seen several selective universities, including MIT, Cornell, Yale and Brown announce that they will once again require test scores of some sort (each policy is frustratingly different or vague) for the next application year. Last summer, more than 1900 colleges were test optional, test-free or test-blind.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Admissions statistics, application mistakes, and strategies to get into medical school despite increasing competition HOW HARD IS IT TO GET INTO MEDICAL SCHOOL? Introduction How hard is it to get into medical school? In the meantime, please let us know how we can help you crack the medical school admissions code.

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BestColleges

APRIL 15, 2024

On April 11, Harvard College announced it would require applicants for the class of 2029 — applying in fall 2024 — to submit SAT or ACT scores. A year later, the university announced it would extend the testing moratorium through fall 2025, when the class of 2030 would be applying. Why the about-face?

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Georgia Tech Admissions Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

Don’t apply to a college you would not actually attend. Think about it this way- there are 2000+ four-year colleges in America, not to mention the thousands of other post-secondary options around our country and abroad. Many application fees are $50 or more. Then hear this: Don’t apply to a college you would not actually attend!

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 31, 2023

University of Pennsylvania has released its 2023-2024 supplemental essay prompts for first-year applicants. All first-year applicants to Penn will complete several Penn-specific short essays; yet, for the first time, the exact prompts students respond to will depend on the school within the university that they are applying to.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Learn how SMPs can make you a competitive applicant for medical school Part 1: Introduction Part 2: What are Special Master’s Programs? But, for some students, their undergraduate grades and experiences aren’t strong enough to be a competitive applicant. How do you know if you could benefit from an SMP?

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Equally noteworthy is the abundance of well-known medical school programs that thousands of premeds hope to gain admission to each year. Get our free 102-page guide: Get Into Medical School: 6 Practical Lessons to Stand Out and Earn Your White Coat First Name Last Name Email Address SEND ME THE GUIDE 100% privacy.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 15, 2024

Today’s law school applicants are different. Today’s law school applicants are increasingly socially conscious, more mindful of others, stronger contributors in their local communities and on the whole, less driven by power and prestige. START NOW HOW TO GET INTO LAW SCHOOL Focus on your grades. In 2010 , a study of U.S.

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Colorado State University

DECEMBER 22, 2023

No matter which stage of the college search/application process you are in, there can be a lot of information to sift through. It’s overwhelming, and our hundreds of blogs can help … but then there’s the task of figuring out which to read first, which to save for later, which to bookmark, which don’t apply to you.

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 3, 2024

Jump to info about EDI vs. EDII vs. EA | Should You Apply to 20 Schools? Should You Only Apply to One School? While many college counselors agree that applying to five-six colleges is the sweet spot, the common application allows you to apply to up to twenty! So how do you know what’s right for you?

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UGA Undergraduate Admissions Q & A

JANUARY 13, 2023

Defer: For many applicants, this tiny little five letter word should be added to the long list of swear words. Can UGA can use past years deferral data to predict how many deferred students will be admitted this year? Unfortunately, we have had some major variations in our applicant pool over the last 4 years.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 3, 2024

How hard is it to get into Yale Law School? If you hope to add your name to the Yale Law School alumni list, you probably already know that you’ll need stellar undergraduate grades and standardized test scores, stand-out personal essays, and that little, mysterious, crucial something extra to be a competitive applicant.

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Admissions.Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Common App, which is used by over 1,000 colleges and universities, has confirmed that when the next first-year application cycle formally begins on August 1, 2024, its main essay prompts will remain the same as those on this year’s Common App. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

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BestColleges

APRIL 8, 2024

Common App student applications rose 7% from about 7 million to 7.5 million from last academic year. The application growth rate for public and less-selective colleges was higher than for private and more-selective colleges. And first-generation, rural, and underrepresented groups contributed to the boost.

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 10, 2023

Northwestern University Deering Library Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois has added six new essay prompts to its 2023-2024 supplement to the Common Application for first-year applicants. The following questions are optional , but we encourage you to answer at least one and no more than two.

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Great College Advice

JANUARY 15, 2024

The days when kids simply submitted applications and waited for a response based on the merits of their application are long gone. As colleges and universities act more and more like businesses, they demand more than just an application from their prospects. A few years ago, Tulane had a yield rate of 20-25%.

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Solomon Admissions

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The application while having similarities is not exactly the same as that for applying as a first-year student graduating from high school. What application components stay the same, which differ, and what will you need to apply for transfer admission? How do you apply for transfer admission?

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 31, 2023

Harvard University’s 2023-2024 supplemental short essay prompts for first-year applicants have now been revealed with the launch of the 2023-2024 Common Application. This is up to 1,000 additional words of supplemental writing applicants can use to further differentiate their applications for first-year admission.

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Educated Quest

MAY 12, 2024

Forbes used these criteria to rank their schools: High standardized test scores-as supplied by at least half of all 2022 applicants. Forbes used these criteria to rank their schools: High standardized test scores-as supplied by at least half of all 2022 applicants. Acceptance rate. and Wisconsin state that scores are Considered.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 2, 2024

How hard is it to get into Harvard Law? There’s a reason so many people are aching to know how to get into Harvard Law. A number of our students get into Harvard Law School each year. Want to learn how? In the meantime, please let us know how we can help you crack the law school admissions code.

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Admissions.Blog

JULY 26, 2023

Cornell University in Ithaca, New York is the first Ivy League college to officially released its 2023-2024 supplemental essay prompts for first-year applicants. Please discuss how your interests and related experiences have influenced your choice.

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Admissions.Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland has released a new supplemental essay prompt for students applying during the 2023-2024 admissions cycle. race, gender, sexuality, religion, community, etc…) or a life experience that has shaped you as an individual and how that influenced what you’d like to pursue in college at Hopkins.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

APRIL 8, 2024

What to do each month of the 2024-2025 application cycle to ensure timely and high-quality materials to help maximize your odds of getting accepted. Plus, the complete list of law school application deadlines. So you’ve figured out that you should apply early, but what does that mean?

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 14, 2024

While we often discuss future goals with students during their sophomore year, juniors still have some time to plan for college. Not to be, like, so dramatic, but junior year is your last chance to enhance your profile before starting the college application process. The first step is figuring out what you’re into.

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Niche

MAY 6, 2024

At the forefront, affordability remains a significant concern, with complexities surrounding the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) exacerbating stress levels among respondents. Their responses suggest a potential decline in their willingness to engage in more convoluted, traditional application processes.

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BestColleges

MARCH 20, 2024

It's also important to remember that your standardized test score is just one factor that schools will consider in your overall application. Hear From an Expert: How to Improve SAT Scores References What Is a Bad SAT Score Overall? First, it can be too low to help you get into your target schools.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

APRIL 27, 2023

For the class of 2027, applications were up more than 20% at the most selective schools – so it’s no surprise that the regular decision admit rates are below 5% at the Ivies. While all components of the application process are important, there is one college application decision, in my experience, that impacts the outcome more than any other.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

JANUARY 9, 2024

MD: Where to apply - Part 1: Introduction There are countless articles online that will tell you the following: At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter whether you receive an MD vs. a DO degree. How competitive are you for getting into MD vs. DO programs? How will a DO vs. MD degree impact your residency, career, and salary options?

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 12, 2024

Around 6,700 undergraduate students attend classes at Harvard’s urban location in Cambridge, MA, where 97% of students will live on-campus for all four years. HARVARD ACCEPTANCE RATE: HIGHEST IN FOUR YEARS AS APPLICATION NUMBERS FALL Harvard accepted 3.59% of Regular Decision applicants to its Class of 2028, or 1,245 students.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 7, 2023

colleges, Emory University in Atlanta experienced a surge in interest in the past few test-optional admissions cycles, receiving 33,534 applications for the Class of 2027 and 33,517 applications for the Class of 2026 , compared to 17,489 applications in 2012. WHO GOT INTO EMORY THIS YEAR? Like most selective U.S.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

How hard is it to get into Duke? Durham’s downtown has undergone a period of revitalization in the last ten years. But don’t forget to look south to one of the best Ivy+ schools: Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, a university that regularly outranks some of its Ivy League counterparts. Duke University setting Suburban/Urban.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Notably, Texas medical schools tend to have relatively low tuition —this is especially true for in-state students but applies to out-of-state students, too. Therefore, you’ll have to take a somewhat different approach when applying to Texas med schools vs. schools in other states. Which are the best medical schools in Texas?

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ACM College Consulting

MARCH 13, 2024

How do you become eligible for the scholarship? 31 after senior year Image from Bright Futures Handbook The FAS scholarship is the highest level available to students and covers 100% of tuition and applicable fees at Florida public institutions. What is Bright Futures?

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Sacramento State University announced plans to open the nation's first Black Honors College this fall. All students interested in Black history, life, and culture are encouraged to apply. How come no college has ever done this before? Applications for the college open Feb. 20 to incoming first-year students.

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Excelsior Admissions Consulting

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Basically, college admissions officers evaluate applicants based on their qualifications (grades, extracurriculars, test scores etc.). While every college has its own process, applicants are generally divided by geographical region so it is likely that the same admissions officers will read all of the applications from a specific high school.

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