Top Tier Admissions
For seniors, fall is the season of early-round college applications. But in which early round should you apply, and when does that mean you’ll need to submit your application? Below, you’ll find information about the requirements of each early round option, as well as a list of early deadlines for some of the major U.S. […]
As mid-summer arrives, rising seniors and their families are beginning to turn their attention toward the upcoming college application season. While this journey is significant, you have the opportunity to approach it with clarity and confidence. July serves as an ideal time to transform a list of potential colleges into a refined, concrete strategy—with the […]
Northwestern University, a private research university in Evanston, Illinois, received more than 5,600 Early Decision applications to the Class of 2030, according to the Daily Northwestern. Dean of Undergraduate Admission Liz Kinsley characterized this as a decline of roughly 7% from the prior cycle, the first notable dip in Northwestern’s ED volume since the pandemic-era […]
Emory University, a top-25 research university in Atlanta, Georgia, received a record 3,593 Early Decision I applications to the Class of 2030 and admitted 1,041 students for an early acceptance rate of 29%, according to the Emory Wheel. The 8.5% jump in applications extends a six-year streak of consecutive growth that has nearly doubled the […]
Rice University, a top-ranked private research university in Houston, Texas, admitted a record 447 Early Decision I applicants to the Class of 2030, up from 391 last cycle, according to a university press release. Known for its 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio and median class size of 14, Rice has been steadily expanding undergraduate enrollment—and the 14% […]
The Senior Year Roadmap
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