Spark Admissions

MAY 30, 2023

Every year, college admission rates seem to get lower. This might be expected at Ivy League schools like Harvard University, Yale University, and Brown University, whose admission rates have dropped to record lows in recent years. But the trend is widespread at selective schools. News and World Report.

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Dr. Paul Lowe – Admissions Expert

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Its acceptance rate is 19%. My son was accepted Lawrenceville! He is now at Columbia.” – Parent of a graduate of Lawrenceville Lawrenceville’s college matriculation rate to Ivy League and highly selective colleges and universities is high. Here is a list of colleges/universities attended over the past five years.

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Admissions Village

APRIL 22, 2023

This year applications were down fairly significantly at both Tulane University (down by 11,231, which is 26%) and Williams College (down by 3,859, which is 25%.) But, because both colleges didn’t need to admit as many students as they had in the past, their acceptance rates ended up only rising slightly. Andrews in Scotland.

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Top Tier Admissions

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Early Decision II (ED II) is similar to Early Decision (ED I) in that it is a binding agreement – if accepted, the student is committed to attending that college. LEARN MORE SCHOOLS OFFERING EARLY DECISION II A wide range of colleges and universities offer ED II, including small liberal arts colleges and larger research universities.

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SSA Online College Prep

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Take a look at these Ivy League ED/RD acceptance rate differences: Ivy League Colleges Overall Accept. Rate Regular Decision Accept. Rate Early Decision / Action Accept. Depending on the selectivity of the school, applying early can make it 5 times easier to get in.

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Early Decision Ivy League Financial Aid Acceptance 52

The Koppelman Group

JULY 25, 2023

Tufts is a private research university in the suburbs of Boston, and it wants to be your quirky aunt. With a class size typical of a New England liberal arts school, Tufts has gotten increasingly selective. The incoming class of 2026 includes 1,695 enrolled students and has an admission rate of 9.7%.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 4, 2023

This month, many university press releases breathlessly proclaim record-breaking volume and lowest admit rates in their history. WHAT’S BEHIND THE MADDENINGLY LOW ADMIT RATES? NYU’s admit rate dropped to a record-low 8% overall, down from 12.2% Tufts , which admitted 9.5% The result? for the Class of 2026.

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 25, 2023

Tufts Univeristy is a private research institution located a hop, skip, and a jump away from Boston. Tufts is part of the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), and competes in D3 sports with Amherst, Bates, Bowdoin, Colby, Connecticut College, Hamilton, Middlebury, Trinity, Wesleyan, and Williams. Louis University.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In other words, students who work hard and earn strong grades in their SMP coursework can significantly improve their odds of gaining medical school acceptances. Additionally, some schools, such as Tufts University , offer dual-degree programs. So, what GPA and MCAT score do you need to gain acceptance to an SMP?

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SSA Online College Prep

MAY 30, 2023

These schools are generally endowed well enough (or have chosen to make it a priority to) make sure that every student who gets accepted has no loans to pay back so that finances don’t stand in the way. Cornell University: no loans under $60K Dartmouth College: no loans under $65K Duke University: no loans under $40K.

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Top Tier Admissions

APRIL 20, 2023

With record-high application volume and record-low admit rates, the Class of 2027 admissions statistics are similar to those for the Class of 2026. Our students increased their chances of admission by 5x even while acceptance rates dropped to record lows! At Tufts , 57% of admitted U.S. The major trends?

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DC College Counseling

AUGUST 21, 2023

BIGGEST COLLEGE-RELATED NEWS OF THE WEEK WEST VIRGINIA CUTS FOREIGN LANGUAGES West Virginia University made the controversial decision last week to cut all foreign language instruction and let go of professors in response to budget constraints. We would be thrilled witha place like Tufts! Well, Tufts has a 9.7%

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 13, 2023

The New England Small College Athletic Conference is made up of eleven top-tier liberal arts colleges and universities in the US, including Amherst, Bates, Bowdoin, Colby, Connecticut College, Hamilton, Middlebury, Tufts, Trinity, Wesleyan, and Williams. So what does this tell us? Remember, these are median. Not even the top range!!!!

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The Ivy Dean

JANUARY 17, 2020

If you are in the process of applying to college, you likely already know that schools released their early acceptance decisions in mid-December. By now students who applied early action or early decision will have either been accepted, rejected, or deferred to the regular admissions cycle. admitted Yale University – 13.8%

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Dental school acceptance rates Part 3: Dental school application mistakes - Part 1: Introduction At some point along your journey into dentistry, you’ve probably wondered, “How hard is it to get into dental school?” of applicants got in) Takeaway: Acceptance rates have varied significantly over the years.

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The Koppelman Group

MAY 9, 2023

With their suburban campus, small size (2,000 undergrads), and selective acceptance rate (11%), this school definitely has a classic liberal arts vibe. Hamilton is a top-tier liberal arts school located in Clinton, NY. Hamilton attracts students who seek an academic environment similar to other NESCAC institutions.

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Top Tier Admissions

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Brown’s Class of 2027 early round acceptance rate sat at 12.98% then dipped to 3.88% in the regular round; Harvard dropped from 7.56% in early action to 2.57% in regular. And it’s not just the Ivies with these dramatic dips: Duke accepted 16.5% in regular; Vanderbilt’s early decision acceptance rate was 15.7%

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Top Tier Admissions

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

acceptance rate), and Stanford admitted 55 out of 3,265 (1.7% acceptance rate). LEARN MORE Essays: Depending on the college or university, you will be asked to submit an essay or two as part of your transfer application. military veterans.” Yale echoes this statement nearly verbatim.

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North Star Admissions Consulting

JUNE 16, 2021

At first glance, this seemed to open the door for strong students who don’t perform well on standardized tests to gain admission to schools that typically accept applicants with scores in the 98 th or 99 th percentile. Furthermore, colleges that used to have a 20-30% admit rate are now posting sub 15 and sub 20% numbers.

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The Koppelman Group

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

With just under 2,000 total undergraduates, Davidson has gotten increasingly competitive to get into — the Class of 2027 had an acceptance rate of 14.5%. Prompt 1 There are just under 4,000 4-year colleges and universities in the United States. Basically, what makes you tick?

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The Koppelman Group

APRIL 19, 2023

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, is a private liberal arts university with a little bit of a STEM bent. However, based on their acceptance rate (14.4%) and average test scores (we’ll get into that in a sec), we can professionally guess (bc we are experts) that you’ll need as close to a 4.0

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DC College Counseling

DECEMBER 19, 2022

EARLY DECISION ACCEPTANCES ARE AT RECORD LOW Data is starting to emerge as colleges release their early decision/ restrictive early action news this month. Several schools received a record number of early applicants, including Duke , Dartmouth , and Yale , and once again this has driven acceptance rates to record lows.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Comparing overall acceptance rates: During the 2022–2023 application cycle, 709 out of 1,793 applicants (39.5%) matriculated into an MD-PhD program. We have students who get into some MD/PhD programs, while others get deferred but are ultimately accepted into MD programs. In our experience, we have observed no such disadvantage.

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StandOut College Prep

MARCH 31, 2023

Demonstrated interest refers to the actions a student takes to show a college or university that they are interested in attending. Demonstrated interest can be a factor in admissions decisions, as it shows that the student has a genuine interest in the school and is more likely to enroll if accepted.

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College Transitions

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Tufts University is now a full-fledged member of the single-digit club—school’s that reject more than 9 of every 10 individuals who apply. While the Tufts transfer acceptance rate is often similar to the freshman figure,

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StandOut College Prep

APRIL 7, 2023

No matter where you are heading, your financial aid award letter is a crucial document that can make or break your decision to attend a particular college or university. It also tells you how much it will cost to attend your college or university, including tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses.

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BestColleges

APRIL 23, 2024

Yield is the percentage of accepted students who choose to enroll. A high yield rate helps colleges minimize the volatility of the admissions cycle. That, of course, dictates the acceptance rate. But how many accepted students actually decide to attend? At the high end, yield rates can reach 70% or more.

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Spark Admissions

JULY 7, 2022

Boston’s reputation as a city with vibrant careers in biotech, computing, and education has increased the popularity of all its universities. In recent years, colleges and universities in and around Boston (including those in its neighboring suburbs) have received a growing number of applications, and as a result, falling admission rates.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 21, 2024

Tufts University, located just outside of Boston, is a private research university with a liberal arts feel. Because of its proximity to all the other Boston (and near-Boston , wink wink) schools, Tufts has a ton of programs/affiliations/and crossover opportunities with schools in the area. We’re illustrating a point!

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

MAY 8, 2023

Today, Tufts offers 90 undergraduate degrees and over 160 graduate degrees across 10 schools. According to US News, Tufts University is ranked #32 in National Universities and they have an 11% acceptance rate. Clearly, Tufts University knows how to prepare its students for its med school.

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Letters of Recommendation Semester Extracurricular AP Credits 52

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Part 4: How to think about which public universities your child should apply to - Part 1: Introduction When parents think of colleges with reputations for excellence, Ivy League schools usually top the list. Want to know exactly what it takes to get into America’s most selective colleges?

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 22, 2023

In recent years, the majority of selective colleges and universities in the United States have added some kind of early admission program, though these programs can vary significantly across schools. If you are accepted to a school Early Decision I or Early Decision II, you will have to withdraw any other applications you have submitted.

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The Koppelman Group

JANUARY 23, 2023

The acceptance rate is 19%, and the admissions office offers portfolio review events for prospective students who would appreciate feedback on their creative portfolios before they submit their applications. Today, the school is associated with Tufts University, and prospective students apply through Tufts.

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Top Tier Admissions

MAY 19, 2023

For over a decade, the Ivy Plus Admissions group, whose admissions officers and staff meet annually to compare and discuss processes, standards, and industry trends, has included the eight Ivy League universities (Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, and Yale) as well as MIT, Stanford, and Duke.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

For instance, if they’re not looking to apply to any University of California (UC) schools, feel free to disregard those bullets. ACT or the College Board for the SATs) and university website for up-to-date offerings and application deadlines. Consider early action or early decision school acceptances.

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Shemmassian Academic Consulting

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Students in BS/DDS programs gain acceptance to an undergraduate program and an affiliated dental school at the same time, freeing them from the eventual stress and uncertainty of the dental school application process. In most BS/DDS programs, students earn their bachelor’s degree and their dental degree from the same university.

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Admissions Village

MARCH 26, 2023

Ivy day is a blood bath because, hello, the HUGE majority of kids do not get accepted to these colleges. Harvard’s acceptance rate last year was 3%, and more colleges than ever before colleges have acceptance rates that are in the single digits. Tulane’s acceptance rate last year was 10%, and this year was 13%.

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