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Brown University, an Ivy League institution in Providence, Rhode Island, admitted 890 of 5,406 Early Decision applicants to the Class of 2030 for an acceptance rate of 16.5%, according to the Brown Daily Herald. This rate marks a decrease from last year’s 17.9%, though it remains above the historic low of 13% set by the […]
Duke University, a private institution in Durham, North Carolina, admitted 847 of 6,159 Early Decision applicants to the Class of 2030 for an early acceptance rate of 13.8%, according to the Duke Chronicle. This rate marks an increase from last year’s record-low 12.8%—a result of fewer applications rather than more admits. Still, the Early Decision […]
Winter is a pivotal, but often misunderstood, season in the college admissions journey. For seniors, it’s often a moment of waiting: decisions, deferrals, or next steps. For younger students, it’s a quieter planning window that lays the foundation for future success. At Top Tier Admissions, we think of winter not as a sprint, but as […]
For many students, college application deadlines that fall later in the year can open the door to renewed possibilities. Whether you’ve reconsidered where you want to attend, decided to expand your college list, or didn’t receive the outcome you hoped for in the early rounds, late application deadlines provide valuable flexibility. These additional options allow […]
Columbia University and Barnard College share one of the most uniquely intertwined relationships in higher education. Columbia did not admit women until 1983, making it the last Ivy League school to do so, while Barnard, founded in 1889 as part of the Seven Sisters, is an independent women’s college with a long-standing affiliation with Columbia, […]
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