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The University of Virginia is among the most selective public universities in the country. While they take less than 20% of freshman applicants, UVA remains one of the best transfer-friendly institutions you can find. In fact, they accept transfer applicants at close to double the rate of first-years. This...

Princeton University is a school that rejects 24 first-year applicants for every 1 that it accepts. The odds are even worse for transfer applicants. However, there is some reason for measured optimism— last year, Princeton decided to admit approximately twice as many transfers as in previous years, a move...

Just a generation ago, Northeastern accepted the vast majority of quality applicants they received. By contrast, last year, they took under 6%. There aren’t many schools that have skyrocketed in selectivity in such a short period of time. If attending Northeastern is your dream but you didn’t make it...

Georgia Tech is a far more selective school than many people presently comprehend. They now reject more than 4 in 5 of those who apply and are particularly tough on out-of-state and international applicants. The encouraging news for aspiring Yellow Jackets is that transferring to this STEM powerhouse is...

Getting accepted into Brown as a transfer applicant is every bit as challenging as gaining admission directly out of high school. At the same time, if you’re sure that this unique and beloved Ivy is the perfect landing spot for you, it is absolutely worth your time to apply....

For most people, Georgetown University is the premier Jesuit school in the country. Located in Washington, D.C., this university is the number one destination point for many high school superstars from around the globe. As such, acceptance rates have dipped close to the single digits in recent years, leaving...

For high school applicants, Northwestern University has a single-digit acceptance rate. Just like other schools of its ilk—Johns Hopkins, Cornell, and Rice—the overwhelming majority of those who apply end up disappointed. On a more optimistic note, transfer applicants at Northwestern fare much better than freshman hopefuls. This blog will...

Those seeking to enter the University of Texas at Austin directly out of high school face an extremely selective admissions process. If they are from in-state and finish in the top 6% of their high school class, acceptance is guaranteed. If you are not in the top 6% and/or...