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Early Admissions for the Class of 2028: Part V: Impact of Early Decision on Regular Decision

Many colleges with Early Decision programs are now filling at least 40% or more of their incoming first-year class through ED. This leaves significantly fewer spots for the vastly greater numbers of students who apply through Regular Decision. For future college applicants, consider our stats in determining where to apply Early and Regular Decision.

Maureen Meyer2024-03-14T13:10:37-04:00March 14th, 2024|Categories: Admissions trends, Class of 2028, college, college applications, College Early Admissions Programs, college early applications, college list, Collegiate Gateway, Common Application, Early Admissions, early admissions trends, Early Decision, ED2, Julie Gross, Regular Admissions, Regular Decision Admissions, yield|Tags: Barnard College, Boston College, Boston University, brown university, class of 2027, College Early Decision, collegiate gateway, Cornell University (ED), Dartmouth College, Duke University, early decision, early decision acceptance rates, Early Decision Application Numbers, early decision benefits, early decision problems, ED, history of early decision, Johns Hopkins University, julie gross, Northwestern University, QuestBridge, skidmore college, test-optional Early decision admissions, the Kipp Foundation, Tulane University, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, UVA, Washington University in St. Louis, Williams College|

Early Admissions for the Class of 2028: Part IV: Who Benefits from Early Decision?

How does Early Decision benefit students and colleges? What is the impact of Early Decision on Regular Decision admissions programs, and why are more colleges using Early Decision to fill almost half of their incoming classes? Find out the answers to all of these questions and more!

Maureen Meyer2024-03-14T10:16:20-04:00March 14th, 2024|Categories: Admissions trends, Class of 2028, college, college admissions, college applications, College Early Admissions Programs, college early applications, Collegiate Gateway, Early Admissions, early admissions trends, Early Decision, ED2, Julie Gross, yield|Tags: Barnard College, Boston College, Boston University, brown university, class of 2027, College Early Decision, collegiate gateway, Cornell University (ED), Dartmouth College, Duke University, early decision, early decision acceptance rates, Early Decision Application Numbers, early decision benefits, early decision problems, ED, history of early decision, Johns Hopkins University, julie gross, Northwestern University, QuestBridge, skidmore college, test-optional Early decision admissions, the Kipp Foundation, Tulane University, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, UVA, Washington University in St. Louis, Williams College|

Who Benefits From Early Decision?

How does Early Decision benefit students and colleges? What is the impact of Early Decision on Regular Decision admissions programs, and why are more colleges using Early Decision to fill almost half of their incoming classes? Find out the answers to all of these questions and more!

Maureen Meyer2023-02-01T10:54:25-05:00February 1st, 2023|Categories: Admissions trends, class of 2027, college, college admissions, college applications, College Early Admissions Programs, college early applications, Collegiate Gateway, Early Action, Early Admissions, early admissions trends, Early Decision, ED2, Julie Gross, yield|Tags: Barnard College, Boston College, Boston University, brown university, class of 2027, College Early Decision, collegiate gateway, Cornell University (ED), Dartmouth College, Duke University, early decision, early decision acceptance rates, Early Decision Application Numbers, early decision benefits, early decision problems, ED, history of early decision, Johns Hopkins University, julie gross, Northwestern University, QuestBridge, skidmore college, test-optional Early decision admissions, the Kipp Foundation, Tulane University, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, UVA, Washington University in St. Louis, Williams College|

Regular Admissions Trends for the Class of 2020

Once again, it was a wild year in college admissions. Assessing the likelihood of acceptance to highly selective private and public universities was as unpredictable as ever, and while some applicants were lucky enough to receive early admission to their top choice, many students were dealt an uncertain hand of ...

Regular Admissions Trends for the Class of 2019

As a follow-up to our blog on Early Admissions Trends for the Class of 2019, we bring you highlights from this year’s Regular Admissions outcomes! From increasing selectivity to expanding financial aid programs, here are some of the most noteworthy trends in college admissions. Overall Acceptance Rates Overall, application numbers ...