6 Things You Need to Know Now

• Early Decision Data from the Class of 2029!

  The latest admissions data from the Class of 2029 is rolling in. One big takeaway is that the gap between Early Decision (ED) and Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rates continues to be substantial at many colleges. However, the advantage also varies widely from school to school.

  A higher admit rate doesn't automatically mean ED is the right choice, but understanding the data can help you make an informed decision.

  Here are a few colleges where the ED vs RD admit rates stood out:

  • Northeastern University: 35% ED | 4% RD

  • Fairfield University: 82% ED | 23% RD

  • Vanderbilt University: 14% ED | 4% RD

  • University of Miami: 44% ED | 16% RD

  • Elon University: 86% ED | 63% RD

  • Villanova University: 60% ED | 26% RD

  • University of Virginia: 28% ED | 15% RD

  • Coastal Carolina University: 87% ED | 28% RD

  • Boston University: 31% ED | 11% RD

  Remember the catch!

  Early Decision is a binding commitment. It should only be used if you've identified your clear first-choice college, confirmed the school’s financial feasibility for your family, and developed a thoughtful admissions strategy.

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• 📅 Understanding Application Deadlines

  Early Decision gets a lot of attention. But it’s important to understand ALL of the application deadlines and what they mean. Check out our BLOG HERE to learn the key differences between Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Decision, and Rolling Admissions, and why they matter…

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• Rolling Admission is ROLLING NOW

  Colleges with Rolling Admissions accept and review applications as they come in. So, if you have a Rolling Admissions school on your list, you should try and submit your application as soon as possible.

  One more tip…once you submit, make sure to check your email for a link to sign up for a college’s portal. Then keep checking that portal to ensure they receive ALL parts of your application.

  How It Works

  • Early Submit: You can submit your app anytime after Aug 1.

  • Quick replies: Students usually get an answer in 4 to 8 weeks.

  • First-come focus: Spots and money go to early applicants.

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• Popular Colleges That Use Rolling Admission

  Here is a partial list of popular colleges that utilize Rolling Admission.

  • Pitt (University of Pittsburgh)

  • Penn State University

  • Michigan State University

  • West Virginia University

  • LSU (Louisiana State University)

  • Ole Miss (University of Mississippi)

  • High Point University

  • University of Alabama

  • University of Iowa

  • University of Kansas

  • University of Kentucky

  • University of Maine

  • University of Arizona

  • Arizona State University

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• Penn’s Tips for the Activities Section

  Here are tips on the Activity Section of the Common App directly from the admissions team at University of Pennsylvania…
  

  “The Activities section of your application offers our Admissions Committee a glimpse into what excites you, what you care about, what responsibilities you have at home, and some of the ways you’re contributing to your community.  
  

  • Be yourself. We’re not looking for a specific, pre-determined list of activities for each major or academic program. We simply want to know how you spend your time. And remember, a well-rounded student can contribute just as much as a “pointy” focused student. Your contribution is uniquely yours.  
    

  • Be intentional about how you use your limited space. You only have so many characters to tell us about each activity. Think about how what you include helps us paint a fuller picture of who you are. That might be understanding how you spent your time, the impact you had, how you’ve grown, the scope of your responsibility.”

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• Important Test & Registration Dates

  Test scores continue to regain importance in the admissions process. Here are upcoming dates and deadlines for SAT & ACT tests.

  SAT Test Dates (Register at collegeboard.org)

  • August 22 ( Reg Deadline 8/7, Late Deadline 8/11)

  • September 12 (Reg Deadline 8/28, Late Deadline 9/1)

  • October 3 (Reg Deadline 9/18, Late Deadline 9/22)

  ACT Test Dates (Register at ACT.org)

  • September 19 (Reg. Deadline 8/14, Late Deadline 9/1)

  • October 17 (Reg Deadline 9/11, Late Deadline 9/29)

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