In the 2024-25 admissions cycle, NYU received over 120,000 applications. That was a record-breaking figure for the university, as was the all-time low acceptance rate of 9%. To put these numbers in proper context, consider for a moment that in 1991, NYU had an acceptance rate of 65%. At...
Read MoreThe high school student who is the ultimate type A, planner extraordinaire can probably lay out an accurate vision for the next decade of their life, including their college and career path. Whether due to rigidity or innate passion, there are teens who truly know what they want to...
Read MoreNorth Carolina State University is a large public research university that forms one corner of the so-called Research Triangle, along with Duke University and the University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill. With over 28,000 undergraduates, NC State’s Raleigh campus is bustling with activity and innovation. The highly ranked business, engineering,...
Read MoreFor the past decade or so, computer science has been touted as the “golden ticket” of college degrees. In such a hot and ever-growing field, many students were wooed into CSE programs by the guarantee of a high-paying job right out of school. But in 2025, outlooks have pivoted....
Read MoreThe University of Virginia is one of the handful of flagship public institutions in the United States that attract massive numbers of high-achieving applicants from around the country/globe each and every year. In the most recent admissions cycle, over 64,000 students applied and only 15% were accepted. While becoming...
Read MoreFounded in 1693, the College of William & Mary is the second-oldest institution of higher learning in the entire United States. With an acceptance rate that was 34% for the Class of 2028, W&M is a very selective school. It is even more challenging to gain admission for out-of-state...
Read MoreFor the Class of 2028, the WashU acceptance rate remained low at just 12%. As Washington University in St. Louis continues marching toward the single-digit admit rate club, it’s critical that prospective applicants realize the need to make a uniquely compelling case for admission, even if they already possess...
Read MoreWith an acceptance rate of just 4.7% for the 2025-26 entering class, Vanderbilt has become one of the more selective schools in the United States. It’s easy for prospective applicants who can claim a 99th percentile score and a position near the top of their high school class to...
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