Top Tier Admissions
With an acceptance rate of just 4.8%, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)—the Cambridge-based STEM and Engineering powerhouse—has a lower acceptance rate than most Ivies. For the Class of 2027, only 1,291 students were admitted from among 26,914 applicants. This level of selectivity is even more striking considering that applying to MIT requires a special […]
Out of the top 50 private universities in the United States, MIT and Georgetown are the only two that cannot be accessed through the Common App. Navigating the Georgetown application can be a bit tricky, so I’ve broken down Georgetown’s deadlines, the application process, and tips and tricks for submitting a successful app to D.C.’s […]
Several years ago, we offered a deep dive into UVA, Virginia’s flagship university, my graduate school alma mater, a well-known “Public Ivy,” and recently crowned “New Ivy.” But as Virginia residents (like me) know well, UVA is hardly the only college in the state. In fact, Virginia is home to a number of excellent universities, […]
With so many factors to consider—academic programs, campus culture, future career prospects, etc.—it’s no wonder that college rankings often become a focal point of the college decision-making process. Earlier this month, Money Magazine released their annual list of the best colleges in America, providing a fresh perspective on institutions that excel not only in academic […]
As the price tag for a college degree is set to break the five-figure barrier—some Vanderbilt students will have total expenses of $100,000 next school year—the grumblings over whether college is still worth it have become a deafening roar. As we’ve noted in “The Rising Cost of College Tuition,” families are increasingly asking themselves: Does […]
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