Admission Decisions

Events Class of 2025: It's Not Too Late! College Admissions Q&A DATE AND TIME Monday, December 16 3pm ET Free Register ABOUT THIS EVENT As Regular Decision and Early Decision II deadlines approach, many 12th graders are stressed about finalizing their college applications. Join IvyWise college admissions counselors for an interactive webinar to ask your questions about: Standing out in the Common App and college essays Navigating a deferral decision from the Early Decision or Early Action rounds Deciding whether to apply Early Decision II to a top-choice school Finalizing your college lists We will provide all registrants with a link to the recording of the webinar after the event.

Events Student Success Stories: A Peek Inside the Admissions Office DATE AND TIME On Demand Free Watch Now ABOUT THIS EVENT What goes on in the admissions office when evaluating applications and deciding who to admit? Join IvyWise college admissions counselors - each with experience in admissions committees making tough decisions in the room where it all happens. They: Demystify how U.

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.

  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.

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.

While it is disappointing not to have an acceptance in hand, a deferral does not mean that you’re out of the admissions race! In fact, a deferral should be considered a second chance to highlight your strengths and what you have accomplished during your senior year. You might feel like you've been rejected if you receive a deferral, but all it means is that your application will be reviewed again in the Regular Decision round.

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 U.