Day: October 30, 2025

How Much Can FAFSA Cover for College Costs

By Dan GodlinOctober 30, 2025

The FAFSA can cover part or all of a student’s expenses, depending on their financial need, the type of school,…

Dan Godlin is the Founder & CEO of CollegeCommit, a NYC-based boutique college admissions consulting firm serving high-achieving students worldwide. Over the past 14 years, he has guided 600+ students to top universities, including Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Yale, Columbia, UPenn, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and USC. He holds a Bachelor’s degree with honors from NYU, where he studied psychology with a focus on emotional intelligence and human behavior, and now leads a team of senior strategists and mentors who provide highly personalized, data-driven admissions guidance.

Ivy Acceptance Rates and College Acceptance Rates Explained

By Dan GodlinMay 12, 2026

College admissions percentages show how many applicants a school admits during a specific cycle, but they do not show how strong each applicant was. For Ivy League schools, ivy league admission rates are usually low because application volume is high and class sizes are limited.

These numbers help families compare selectivity, but they should not be read as a student’s personal odds. A complete view also considers application round, academic fit, school priorities, yield, and how each college reports its data.

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