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Early Acceptance Rates Show the Ivy League Remains as Competitive as Ever
Most of the colleges in the Ivy League announce their early acceptance decisions by mid-December. This year is no exception: the majority of students in the Class of 2027 who applied early to one of the 8 most prestigious higher education institutions in the country now know the results of that decision. The data shows […]
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Lowest Ever Acceptance Rates Show Ivy League is Growing More Competitive
Schools in the Ivy League have publicly reported their application and acceptance statistics for the class of 2026. The data reveals that the Ivy League is becoming more competitive than ever.
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Three Steps College-Bound Underclassmen Should Take This Summer
The spring and summer months are a great time for students in their freshman, sophomore or junior years to start planning to apply to college. Follow these three steps to get ahead and increase your chances of acceptance.
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Class of 2026 sets early application records, while The Ivy Dean’s students see incredible admissions results
Despite unusually low acceptance rates at top colleges, including those in the Ivy League, our students gained admission to Harvard, Princeton, Cornell, the University of Pennsylvania, Brown, Georgetown, NYU and Colgate, among others.
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How COVID-19 is accelerating overdue changes to college admissions
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted several significant changes to college admissions. Only time will tell if they are just temporary or permanent – but we are certain at least some of these new trends are here to stay.
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Ivy League Witnesses Unprecedented Rise in Early Applications
The Ivy League schools witnessed a dramatic spike in early applicants this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. See the Class of 2025’s early acceptance rates and our theories for the record-high number of applications.
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Changes to College Admissions Due to COVID-19
The college admissions process is changing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what students need to know about applying to college this year.
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COVID-19 and College Admissions: What You Need to Know
Due to the continued restrictions in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, junior students are likely wondering what this means for the college admissions process. Though the outbreak of COVID-19 has certainly posed challenges and required amendments to the way colleges admit new students, the good news is that students do not need […]
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How to Use this Summer to Increase Your Chances of Getting into Your Dream School
If you plan to apply to college in the fall, this summer is the time to begin preparing for your applications. Here’s our 5-step checklist for how to get accepted into your dream school.
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How to Continue Preparing for College During the Coronavirus
In light of the recent developments in the spread of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, many colleges are taking steps to protect their students, visitors and their families. These important measures include suspending classes during the spring and summer terms, and cancelling events, summer camps, and other academic programs. At The Ivy Dean, we […]
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