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Of course, we well know that while Ivy League colleges may have brand recognition, they're far from the only option. But that doesn't stop us from being curious about their admission statistics.
As of March 28, the NYT reported the acceptance rates as:
Brown - 9.16%
Columbia - 6.89%
Cornell - 15.15%
Harvard - 5.79%
Princeton - 7.29%
U Penn - 12.10%
Yale - 6.72%
Last year we were able to find some statistics specifically for international students. We'll keep an ear out for them this year as well.
If you're waiting for your admissions decision, or have just received it, we want to hear your story. What happened? Did you get the result you expected? What can you tell other prospective international students about the process? Share your story in the comments or using the form below.
And if the decision ends up not being what you wanted, here are some stories to help you get inspired and keep moving forward.
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Universities in Middle East building research relationships with China
As China bolsters research relationships with universities in the Middle East, the United States has taken notice – especially when that research involves artificial intelligence.
Reporting for University World News, Yojana Sharma has the story. (March 2024)
Tips for staying safe while studying in the US
Recent news events have raised safety concerns among some international students studying in the United States.
Adarsh Khandelwal, writing in the India Times, has tips for staying safe from the moment you arrive until the day you complete your studies. (March 2024)
Some colleges are making digital literacy classes mandatory
A 2019 study by Stanford found that most college students can’t tell the difference between real and fake news articles. Amid rampant online disinformation, and the threat of AI-generated images, some schools are making students learn “digital literacy” to graduate.
Lauren Coffeey reports for Inside Higher Ed. (March 2024)
With federal student aid delays, students aren’t sure what college will cost
The U.S. Department of Education’s federal student aid form (FAFSA) experienced serious glitches and delays this year.
Now, many students have been admitted to college, but don’t know how much money they’ll need to attend.
Read the story from Susan Svrluga and Danielle Douglas-Gabriel for The Washington Post. (March 2024)
Senator draws attention to universities that haven’t returned remains
More than 70 U.S. universities continue to hold human remains taken from Native American burial sites, although those remains were supposed to be returned 30 years ago.
Jennifer Bendery writes in Huffington Post that one senator has been using his position in an attempt to shame universities into returning remains and artifacts. (April 2024)