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Caroline Koppelman

How to Write the MIT Supplement 2026-2027

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT, is one of the most famous STEM-focused schools in the world. For engineering, math, and anything emerging technology, there is nowhere more famous or competitive in the US than MIT. They challenge their students to think differently, to defy understood boundaries, and to play an integral role in the next generation of innovation. If you know anything about MIT at all, you probably know two things:

An Analysis of How to Get into Harvard 2026-2027

Harvard is one of the best, and one of the best respected, universities in the world. Simply wearing a Harvard sweatshirt conveys a message of exceptionalism and exclusivity that packs a social punch, and that only takes a trip to the bookstore. Where Harvard truly shines, though, is in the library stacks, the science labs, the dining rooms, and the residence halls. It is where innovation happens, big and small, and where sparks catch light. The acceptance rate for the Class of 2029 was . Even more exceptionally, the yield rate, or the percentage of accepted students who choose Harvard, was an unheard of 84%.

How to Write the Colorado College Supplement 2026-2027

Colorado College offers a unique educational experience and academic community that attracts strong students with an equally strong focus. The most unique piece of CC is the way they structure their academic program, the Block Plan. Through the Block Plan, CC students take one class at a time, diving completely into a subject or niche for 3.5 weeks of immersion. This program isn’t for everyone, but many students thrive in it. It has certainly made CC popular among small liberal arts colleges, and the acceptance rate for the Class of 2030 was . You should note, though, that the acceptance rate for Early Decision I and II, and Early Action, was a little that same year, while the Regular Decision acceptance rate was only 18%. 

Inside Admissions: How Vanderbilt’s Admission Process Actually Works

For a university with an acceptance rate in the single digits, Vanderbilt has a surprisingly warm reputation. They have invested heavily in residential life, interdisciplinary learning, undergraduate research, and a campus community where students know one another beyond the classroom. It's academically demanding, but it isn't built around the idea that success comes at someone else's expense.

How to Write the Washington University in St. Louis Supplement 2026-2027

Washington University in St. Louis is a leading research university ‘between the coasts’ of the USA. Two decades ago, it offered an outstanding education but wasn’t all that well known on the coasts. Over the past 20 years, though, it has become a top choice for strong students and the acceptance rate has dropped by half. For the Class of 2029, the first-year acceptance rate was only overall. 

How to Write the Harvard Supplement 2026-2027

Harvard. It’s a one word brand at this point, as well as a coveted educational opportunity. Harvard is one of, if not the, most famous education institutions in the world. So, there is not much we can say about Harvard that hasn’t been said a million times. It’s outstanding, it’s desirable, and it’s extremely difficult to get into. Every year, we get great students into Harvard — many of whom might surprise you, as they haven’t done all the fancy