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Don’t Miss the Opportunity to Interview

By Brittany MaschalSep 27, 2017

Not all colleges require interviews. In fact, many do not even offer them. At schools that do, they are not always evaluative or even considered in the admissions process. That being said, I still suggest you interview. Why? It is a way to demonstrate interest, learn more about the school, and help the school learn more about you. Sounds worth it to me!

College Kickstart compiled some helpful interview data regarding colleges that require or strongly recommend interviews, and how that interview is used (or not used) in the admissions process. Head on over to their website to check it out!

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Early Admission Plan Changes for the Class of 2021

By Brittany MaschalDec 06, 2016

More insightful data from College Kickstart!

Many colleges and universities have begun updating their websites for the Class of 2021 (Fall 2017) admission cycle. While we expect the activity to continue into the late summer, several of the changes we’ve observed are worth noting.

In particular, roughly 20 schools have introduced changes to the early admission plans available to you this fall. Unsurprisingly, the vast majority have added binding early decision options, including the University of Chicago (Early Decision 1/2), Wake Forest and Wellesley (Early Decision 2) and Tulane (replaced Single Choice Early Action with Early Decision). Several also introduced/refined their Early Action programs, including Texas A&M (a new Early Action option for engineering applicants) and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (revamped). On the flip side, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo eliminated Early Decision.

Be sure to check out this College Kickstart list as it may impact how you decide to apply this fall.

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Early Decision Schools That Double Admission Odds

By Brittany MaschalOct 21, 2016

Looking for a way to enhance admission odds? College Kickstart compiled a list of schools with early decision admission rates that are at least twice as high as their regular decision admission rates.

Boost Your Odds 50% With These Early Action Schools

By Brittany MaschalOct 20, 2016

Looking for a way to boost admission odds without obligating yourself to attend? College Kickstart put together a list of colleges with early action admission rates that are at least 50% higher than their regular decision admission rates.

Colleges With Generous Merit Aid

By Brittany MaschalOct 19, 2016

My favorite data site College Kickstart has compiled a list of competitive 4-year institutions that offer merit aid to 20% or more of undergraduates. Merit awards are typically not based on financial need but rather on academic performance and other qualities deemed desirable by the institution. As such, they can make college more affordable for academically gifted students—especially those that are unlikely to qualify for need-based financial aid.

Early Admission Stats – Class of 2020

By Brittany MaschalSep 21, 2016

As you determine if you are going to apply to a school ED, or a few schools EA or REA, it may be helpful to know last years early admit rates. Early admit rates tend to be much higher than RD admit rates. Check out where the schools on your list stand, below!

Class of 2020 Early Admission Results

Institution (Plan)	Applied	Admitted	Rate	Link
Amherst (ED)	454	180	40%	Link
Boston College (REA)	8,600	2,700	31%	Link
Boston University (ED)	3,461	1,050	30%	Link
Bowdoin (ED1)	614	207	34%	Link
Brown (ED)	3,030	669	22%	Link
Columbia (ED)	3,520			Link
Cornell (ED)	4,882	1,337	27%	Link
Dartmouth (ED)	1,927	494	26%	Link
Davidson (ED)	692	290	42%	Link
Dickinson (ED1)	251	220	88%	Link
Duke (ED)	3,455	818	24%	Link
George Washington (ED)	1,373	841	61%	Link
Georgetown (REA)	7,027	892	13%	Link
Georgia Tech (EA)	14,861	4,424	30%	Link
Hamilton (ED)	578	240	42%	Link
Harvard (SCEA)	6,173	918	15%	Link
Harvey Mudd (ED)	464	77	17%	Link
Johns Hopkins (ED)	1,907	559	29%	Link
Kenyon (ED)	378	240	63%	Link
Middlebury (ED)	954	398	42%	Link
MIT (EA)	7,767	656	8%	Link
Northwestern (ED)	3,022	1,061	35%	Link
Pitzer (ED)	423	117	28%	Link
Pomona (ED)	914	177	19%	Link
Princeton (SCEA)	4,229	767	18%	Link
Scripps (ED)	236	113	48%	Link
Stanford (REA)	7,822	745	10%	Link
Tufts (ED)	2,070	663	32%	Link
Union College (ED)	400	228	57%	Link
University of Georgia (EA)	14,516	7,500	52%	Link
UNC – Chapel Hill (EA)	19,682	6,948	35%	Link
Notre Dame (REA)	5,321	1,610	30%	Link
UPenn (ED)	5,762	1,335	23%	Link
Virginia (EA)	16,768	5,203	31%	Link
Vanderbilt (ED)	3,400	800	24%	Link
Wesleyan (ED)	1,009	381	38%	Link
Williams (ED)	585	246	42%	Link
Yale (SCEA)	4,662	795	17%	Link

Source: College Kickstart

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