• March 26, 2023

Considerations when deciding to hire a college admissions consultant

Given the ultra-competitive nature of admissions into elite colleges, for families who have decided to start the journey, it is natural to wonder if hiring an admissions consultant would be worthwhile.

Legitimate consultants can make a strong applicant stronger. A quick online search will turn up many to choose from and it is an unregulated industry. Below are some considerations when selecting consultants.

  • March 26, 2023

College acceptance rates

CollegeClass of 2027 acceptance rateClass of 2026 acceptance rate
Brown University5.1%5%
Columbia University3.9%3.7%
Dartmouth College6.2%6.2%
Duke University6%6.2%
Harvard University3.4%3.2%
Johns Hopkins University6.3%6.5%
MIT4.7%4%
Northwestern University7%6.8%
Pomona College7%7%
Stanford UniversityTBA3.7%
Swarthmore College6.8%6.9%
University of Chicago5%5.4%
University of Pennsylvania4.1% (estimated)6.5%
Yale University4.4%4.4%
  • March 24, 2023

What is an elite college?

The definition of an elite college can be as unique as the individual considering the question. For purposes of this blog, it is: a private college where the overall acceptance rate is less than 8%.