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UCSB Acceptance Rate & Admission Statistics

UCSB's selectivity is rising. Find out why its acceptance rate has dropped and how Ivy Coach can help navigate the competitive admissions process.

January 15, 2025

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Northeastern Acceptance Rate & Admission Statistics

Northeastern’s acceptance rate has dropped over the years. Learn how Ivy Coach can help your child stand out in this competitive admissions landscape.

January 15, 2025

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UC Irvine Acceptance Rate & Admission Statistics

UC Irvine remains a great option for students seeking a top-tier education. Learn how Ivy Coach can help you navigate this competitive admissions process.

January 15, 2025

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UC Davis Acceptance Rate & Admission Statistics

UC Davis acceptance rates stay steady, offering opportunities for students amid rising competition in the University of California system

January 14, 2025

Students walk in front of Bridges Auditorium at Pomona College.

Pomona Acceptance Rate & Admission Statistics

Pomona College's acceptance rate keeps dropping. Learn why it's becoming as competitive as Ivy League schools and how Ivy Coach can help you navigate it.

January 14, 2025

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Colby College Acceptance Rate & Admission Statistics

Admissions at Colby College are tougher than ever. Learn more about the trends behind its growing selectivity and what it means for applicants.

January 14, 2025

Wait chapel is featured beyond a lawn at Wake Forest University.

Wake Forest Acceptance Rate & Admission Statistics

Wake Forest University admitted 22% of Regular Decision applicants for the Class of 2028, continuing a downward trend in the school's admission rate.

January 10, 2025

This is an aerial view of Boston University's East Campus.

Boston University Acceptance Rate & Admission Statistics

Boston University's admission rate has dropped from over 54% for the Class of 2012 to under 11% for the Class of 2027. Learn how Ivy Coach can help.

January 10, 2025

A person exits a red brick building at Columbia University.

Class of 2029 Early Action/Decision Notification Dates

When will the school you applied to in the Early Action/Early Decision round notify you of their decision?

December 11, 2024

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Top 10 Non-Ivy League Colleges To Apply To

Let's take a look at ten highly selective universities in America outside the Ivy League that are worth considering for your applications.

December 10, 2024

A person walks through the door to a gothic building on Duke University's campus.

Questions to Ask on College Tours

Find out how to make your campus tour count without stressing over the questions you ask.

December 9, 2024

The Von KleinSmid Center, with its arches, is featured at the University of Southern California.

Admission to the University of Southern California

USC has steadily climbed the annual "US News & World Report" college ranking. Just how good of a school is USC?

December 9, 2024

A person walks under a glass bridge connecting two buildings at Dartmouth College.

Do Ivy League Schools Offer Application Fee Waivers?

Let’s take a look at application fees across the Ivy League and discuss the pros and cons of applying for a fee waiver.

December 8, 2024

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The Importance of Course Rigor in Elite College Admissions

The students filling up highly selective college campuses typically go above and beyond their high school course offerings.

December 8, 2024

A lamp post is featured by a window at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

How Much Time Do Admissions Officers Spend on Each Application?

Admissions officers, believe it or not, can determine an applicant’s admissibility after just 8 minutes of reading and evaluating their applications.

December 8, 2024

A red brick building with columns and a blue door is featured at Harvard University.

Intended Major on College Applications: What it Means & How It Impacts Admissions

Your intended major is not set in stone. It's simply the major you choose on your college applications to contribute to your angle or singular hook.

December 8, 2024

Founders Hall is featured beyond a snow-covered lawn at Haverford College.

How to Identify Safety Schools in College Admissions

There are no guarantees when it comes to college admissions. That's why it's wise to apply to one or two safety schools.

December 8, 2024

Duke Chapel is visible through the trees at Duke University.

The Wealthy Gap Year Student: How a Gap Year Impacts College Applicants

We do not advise students to take a gap year before securing acceptance to an elite university. Learn why!

December 7, 2024

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College Application Stress: What Parents and Applicants Should Know

With a healthy understanding of your strengths and weaknesses, you can navigate the elite college admissions process without unnecessary turmoil.

December 6, 2024

A panoramic view of Yale University's campus at dusk.

Yale Likely Letters: Everything You Need to Know

Within the arsenal of tools Yale puts into play to secure top applicants to matriculate, Likely Letters are tantamount to pulling out all the stops.

December 5, 2024

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