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College acceptances
Early admissions gets a second, and sometimes third, round
by
Erika Beras
Jan 7, 2019
This fall saw college applications go out, and for some lucky students, early admissions letters came in. If students accept, the contracts are binding. The rest of the applicants? They have to wait until the spring to find out their fates. But increasingly, colleges have a second round. Click the audio player above to hear […]
Relax: If you applied to college, you'll probably get in
by
Tony Wagner
Sep 8, 2016
A new survey says the average acceptance rate is around 65 percent.
You won't die if you don't go to Harvard or Stanford
by
Amy Scott
and Gina Delvac
Apr 3, 2015
Frank Bruni on why acceptance rates have dipped so low, and what top high school students should do.
College acceptances bring a rush to buy sweatshirts
by
Jim Burress
Apr 2, 2015
When acceptance letters go out, lots of cash comes in to college bookstores.