Admission Decisions

Events What to Do If You Get Put on the Waitlist DATE AND TIME On Demand Free Watch Now ABOUT THIS EVENT So, you were waitlisted — now what? Being placed on your top-choice school’s waitlist can be very confusing and disappointing after months of awaiting college decisions, but there’s a lot to consider in the days and weeks leading up to National College Decision Day on May 1. Join members of IvyWise's expert team of former admissions officers as they share insights on the waitlist’s purpose and how it works, your chances of getting off the waitlist, and, most importantly, the next steps you need to take over the coming weeks.

Events College Admissions 101 Series: Bringing the College Admissions Rubric to Life with Case Studies DATE AND TIME On Demand Free Register ABOUT THIS EVENT When it comes down to two applicants, how do colleges decide which student gets in and why? Join IvyWise college admissions counselors - each with experience in admissions committees making tough decisions in the room where it all happens - as they demystify how U.S.

As the college admissions landscape has evolved, these are the more common questions I am getting from students and their families. Yes, grades and test scores remain pivotal, but that’s just the first hurdle. What makes the difference between being admitted, deferred, or denied is a student distinguishing themselves uniquely — what we call being "pointy.

  Are you a high school student eagerly eyeing your dream college? Perhaps you're anxious about your college application and wondering whether it's a good idea to reach out to the admissions office. You're not alone in having these questions, and we're here to provide clarity with some frequently asked questions about high school students contacting college admissions staff.

This post aims to serve as a Cliffs Notes version of the hundreds of conversations I’ve had with colleagues, friends, and neighbors since the Supreme Court decision came out in June 2023. As a graduate student at NYU, I worked closely with Professor Robert Teranishi, whose work was reviewed in the Supreme Court case that resulted in affirmative action being struck down in college admissions. I gathered data about college attainment levels in different Asian ethnic communities and presented at conferences about the importance of disaggregating racial data in college admissions.

Early Decision, Early Action, Early Decision II, Restrictive Early Action — believe it or not, the list goes on. There is no shortage of early application options for college admissions these days, and some hold a significant statistical advantage to students. Yes, this means that in some early processes, most students are significantly more likely to receive offers of admissions than if they applied Regular Decision.

The process of preparing for, taking, and responding to standardized test scores is a stressful and overwhelming one for students and families, and with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, this process has only become more stressful in recent years. One of the ways that colleges have responded to the pandemic's obstacles is to implement test-optional admissions policies to avoid disadvantaging students who have been unable to sit for an ACT or SAT. This was a sudden and drastic shift that left many students and families with questions about how it will impact their own applications.

By Nat, IvyWise College Admissions Counselor It seems that every year we hear about how college admissions has become increasingly competitive. Harvard reported a 3.45% admission rate for the Class of 2027, and many other selective schools have announced record-low admission rates as well.

IvyWise counselors Victoria and Christine break down the college admissions rubric and discuss examples of different hard and soft factors that admissions officers evaluate on the college admissions podcast, giving listeners expert insight from former admissions officers. Listen Now! When making admissions decisions, colleges and universities in the US don’t just look at grades and test scores.