About College Admissions: U.S.: Ivy League Application Numbers for Class of 2015

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College Admissions: U.S. College Admissions: U.S. Plan for College Choose a School Apply From Allen Grove, your Guide to College Admissions: U.S. Last year Harvard accepted a mere 6.9% of applicants and Yale accepted 7.5%. This year is likely to be even more selective. All of the Ivy League schools (although no report from Cornell yet) have reported receiving a record number of applications this year. Large Rise in Ivy League Application Numbers Columbia saw the biggest increase in application numbers -- a stunning 32% jump over last year. But it's looking like nearly all the highly selective universities are going to have lower acceptance rates this year than last (and last year broke all previous records). See the latest numbers in this article on application numbers for the class of 2015. To learn more about the Ivy League schools, their costs, typical SAT and ACT scores, and acceptance rates, read the schools' admission profiles: Brown | Columbia | Cornell | Dartmouth | Harvard | Princeton | University of Pennsylvania | Yale The Dos and Don'ts of College Interviews The interview isn't necessarily the most important part of your application, but it does matter. The interview is one of the few places where you can truly highlight your passions and personality. The articles below can help you make the most of your interview: 12 Interview Questions You Need to Master 20 More Common Interview Questions Avoid These 10 Interview Mistakes Reasons to Do an Optional Interview See More About:  college interviews  college applications  $10,000, $25,000 and $50,000 Davidson Fellows Scholarships The Davidson Institute for Talent Development has awarded over $4 million to college-bound students. These $10,000, $25,000 and $50,000 awards are some of the most valuable and prestigious scholarships available.... Read more Top Colleges by State Colleges made my lists of top picks for a variety of factors including retention rates, graduation rates, selectivity, reputation, curricular innovations and student engagement. Top California Colleges Top Florida Colleges Top Illinois Colleges Top New York Colleges Top Pennsylvania Colleges Top Texas Colleges Top Virginia Colleges More States... College Admissions Ads Application College Scholarship College Admissions MBA College College Information Featured Articles College Admissions Essays: Samples, Critiques, and Writing Tips Standardized Tests: PSAT, SAT, ACT, and TOEFL Paying for College and Financial Aid Transferring to a Different College Division I Athletic Conferences Review: The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2011   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More> This newsletter is written by: Allen Grove College Admissions: U.S. Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About College Admissions: U.S. newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads A to Z College Profiles Junior Year Timeline College Interviews SAT Scores - What's Good? Deferred? What Next? Advertisement