earlydecision Index
December 17, 2008
Early admit rates for Yale and MIT, among other schools, were announced this week. Yale's early admit rate dropped to 13.4% (last year it was 18.1%). MIT admitted 11% -- fewer than one of every nine applicants. Both schools received a record number of early applications this year.
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December 03, 2008
Perhaps it was the inordinate amount of turkey you consumed or the dread of finals. Whatever the reason, you missed the December 1st Early Admissions deadline. Slowly consuming your sloth demeanor is the anxiety of January, the month that all of your friends get acceptance letters. You, however, will have to sit idly by listening to their decisive chatter while you wonder whether or not you were even accepted.
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November 26, 2008
Admission offices across the country are seeing something a little unexpected as they head into what is typically the busy season. Selective schools that offer an early decision application are seeing a great increase in numbers. Considering the state of the economy, most colleges and universities did not expect students to commit in November, but...surprise!
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October 08, 2008
Sometimes the college application process can feel like a smorgasbord of confusing acronyms, deadlines and restrictions. Not only do you have to understand what ED I, ED II, EA, RD and REA stand for, but you also have to make various decisions concerning these acronyms, decisions that could affect your entire college application process. Are you sure you know which type of application is best for you? The following suggestions and questions should give you a better understanding of how to recognize if youre ready to take advantage of a colleges early application program.
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September 24, 2008
I often get asked why I chose Dartmouth. In my mind, there are too many reasons to name. I guess I should start with senior year and the exciting, stress-free college application process. I had gone through high school with the dream/delusion that I would go to Harvard. I had been the classic overachiever in high school, taking part in everything that interested me while still keeping up my grades. I applied to a lot of schools, including those that I knew I would never go to for whatever reason. I applied to Dartmouth as one of those "I-might-as-well" colleges. When I got my acceptance, I thought nothing of it and didn't even open the large envelope I know had my congratulations letter. I was waiting for Harvard.
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July 23, 2008
It is never too early to start planning, and never too late to start making preparations! Our step-by-step guide provides a comprehensive timeline that students and parents can use to chart their college admissions journey. This virtual calendar will be updated throughout the year as new deadlines pop-up, so bookmark it and keep up to date!
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July 14, 2008
Surprise! There are still only 24 hours in each day. That's right: 24 hours to find time for honors classes, band practice, student council meetings, basketball practice, a part-time job and homework. And if there's time left over, a social life. It will always be a challenge to fit all that stuff into your average day, but if you're armed with a plan to manage your time, you'll be able to accomplish your goals.
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