Barnard is an all women’s college in New York City with an undergraduate student body of approximately 2,500. It’s right across the street from Columbia University and students are able to take advantage of Columbia’s resources and curriculum. The acceptance rate for the class of 2022 was 13.7%.

GWU is a private university in Washington, D.C with an undergraduate body of approximately 11,000 students. It’s one of the most politically active schools in the United States. The admission rate for the class of 2022 was 42%.

Wake Forest is a research university located in North Carolina. Last year, their acceptance rate was 27 percent. In this post, we discuss strategies for completing the unique (and lengthy) Wake Forest supplement.   

Johns Hopkins is a private university in Baltimore, Maryland. There are approximately 6,000 undergrads and the school is heavily focused on research. The acceptance rate for the class of 2022 was 9.9%.

Tulane is a top-ranked research university in New Orleans, Louisiana. Emphasis on top-ranked, of course, but also on New Orleans. New Orleans is at the core of the Tulane experience. In fact, engaging with the New Orleans community through service work is part of the university’s required curriculum.

Colgate University is located in Hamilton, NY. It’s a liberal arts school with almost 3,000 undergraduates. It’s getting to be increasingly competitive to get in, which is why it’s important to answer their supplemental questions with care and intention. No worries—we’ve got your back on this one.

Villanova is a private Catholic school with an undergraduate body of roughly 7,000 students located in Villanova, PA. The school is big on student engagement, giving back to the community, and NCAA basketball. Last year, Villanova’s acceptance rate fell to 29%.

The University of California is a system of public schools located across the Golden State, including Berkeley, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Davis, Irvine, Santa Cruz, and Merced. The schools range in acceptance rates from 14.1% to 66.9%, with UCLA and Berkeley as the most exclusive.

Haverford is a liberal arts school eight miles from Downtown Philadelphia. The student body is small, only 1,318 students, and Haverford has become known for putting immense trust in them. All students commit to adhering to an honor code that comes with more freedom than most college kids could imagine. This tradition was started in 1897, and the Honor Code is re-approved each year by the student body themselves. Haverford dorms do not have RAs overseeing student behavior, and exams are un-proctored (yes, there is no teacher in the room making sure you don’t cheat). Don’t think about breaking the honor code, though. With great freedom comes great consequence.

Swarthmore is a private liberal arts college in Pennsylvania. Swarthmore is also a member of the tri-college consortium, along with Bryn Mawr and Haverford. With an acceptance rate is 13 percent, Swarthmore has been continuously ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top (and for many years the top) liberal arts schools in the nation.  

Pitzer college is a private, liberal arts school and a member of the Claremont Colleges in Claremont, California. In 2017, Pitzer accepted 16 percent of applicants. The supplement requires one 650-word essay. In this blog post, we will go over some tips for tackling it.  

A private research university in Boston, Northeastern is known for its professional co-op program, through which the vast majority of students engage in jobs and internships before graduation. The acceptance rate is about 27 percent. 

Colorado College is a private, liberal arts college in Colorado Springs. The campus is located against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains and the school is on the block plan, meaning classes run for intensive, three and-a-half week periods. Many classes incorporate the university’s natural environment. The acceptance rate is 15 percent