Anonymous
04/16/2026 17:23
Subject: Forbes "New Ivy" List
Anonymous wrote:Is it just me or is ND very unpopular? Not enough kids applied from our feeder private to show data on SCOIR.
it's definitely a niche type school. Great option for the right student with the right major interests.
Anonymous
04/16/2026 17:22
Subject: Forbes "New Ivy" List
Anonymous wrote:Is it just me or is ND very unpopular? Not enough kids applied from our feeder private to show data on SCOIR.
Unless you are hard core Catholic it’s a tough sell.
Anonymous
04/16/2026 17:19
Subject: Forbes "New Ivy" List
Is it just me or is ND very unpopular? Not enough kids applied from our feeder private to show data on SCOIR.
Anonymous
04/16/2026 17:17
Subject: Forbes "New Ivy" List
Anonymous wrote:This is the update 2026 list:
Private "Top Ten" new ivies (alphabetical order, not ranked):
Carnegie Mellon
Case Western
Emory
Georgetown
Northwestern
Notre Dame
Rice
Tufts
Vanderbilt
WashU St. Louis
Public "Top Ten" new ivies (alphabetical order, not ranked):
US Air Force Academy
U Florida
Georgia Tech
Michigan
UNC Chapel Hill
Purdue
UT Austin
UVA
William & Mary
U Wisconsin Madison
This list captures most of schools that are very popular, while also excellent, at our non-DMV private. Not surprised by this list.
Anonymous
04/16/2026 17:11
Subject: Re:Forbes "New Ivy" List
Anonymous wrote:I always thought Case Western was an underrated hidden gem. It’s kind of interesting how CWRU has been showing up on all these lists recently- Forbes New Ivies, AAUs #1 fastest-growing research university, Times top universities in the world, and Jeff Selingo’s dream schools.
Not to be a downer for you, other than Forbes New Ivies, the cites you list as authority are really not braggable IMHO. Just saying
Anonymous
04/16/2026 16:09
Subject: Re:Forbes "New Ivy" List
I always thought Case Western was an underrated hidden gem. It’s kind of interesting how CWRU has been showing up on all these lists recently- Forbes New Ivies, AAUs #1 fastest-growing research university, Times top universities in the world, and Jeff Selingo’s dream schools.
Anonymous
04/16/2026 15:31
Subject: Forbes "New Ivy" List
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's unfortunate Boston College fell off the list the after the first year. It would be nice if they expanded the list a bit to include some other great schools. Also why aren't there any UC schools on the list?
Case Western should not be on the list!
It is arguably the school that should most be on the list.
It is a highly rigorous school in an IYKYK way… that is what makes it great.
No tiger mom is talking their kid’s ear off about CWRU.
If you go there it is because you want an outstanding school and aren’t brand shopping or deluded into thinking that your college sorts you into some kind of social caste.
Anonymous
04/16/2026 15:22
Subject: Forbes "New Ivy" List
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's unfortunate Boston College fell off the list the after the first year. It would be nice if they expanded the list a bit to include some other great schools. Also why aren't there any UC schools on the list?
The reason BC fell off is because for the first ranking, their enrolled students who submitted test scores was above 50%. After that, the percentages fell to 44% and 45%, too low to be considered for the list. Considering over 70% of admitted students submit scores, I would hope they could get that percentage back up for enrolled students in the future. Personally, I wish all schools would get rid of test optional policies.
agreed on BC, it's ridiculous to only take 45% with tests when over 70% submitted. and it's the same reason UCs didn't quality, they are fully test blind so literally 0% of their admitted classes submitted test scores.
PP here. Reread what I wrote. Over 70 percent of “accepted” applicants submitted test scores. It just turned out that 45 percent enrolled. That isn’t of BC’s control unless they accept a higher percentage that submit tests.
The market for lemons! They should have accepted maybe 10% TO to achieve a <40% TO for enrolled students?
Anonymous
04/16/2026 15:13
Subject: Forbes "New Ivy" List
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's unfortunate Boston College fell off the list the after the first year. It would be nice if they expanded the list a bit to include some other great schools. Also why aren't there any UC schools on the list?
The reason BC fell off is because for the first ranking, their enrolled students who submitted test scores was above 50%. After that, the percentages fell to 44% and 45%, too low to be considered for the list. Considering over 70% of admitted students submit scores, I would hope they could get that percentage back up for enrolled students in the future. Personally, I wish all schools would get rid of test optional policies.
agreed on BC, it's ridiculous to only take 45% with tests when over 70% submitted. and it's the same reason UCs didn't quality, they are fully test blind so literally 0% of their admitted classes submitted test scores.
PP here. Reread what I wrote. Over 70 percent of “accepted” applicants submitted test scores. It just turned out that 45 percent enrolled. That isn’t of BC’s control unless they accept a higher percentage that submit tests.
Anonymous
04/16/2026 14:52
Subject: Forbes "New Ivy" List
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's unfortunate Boston College fell off the list the after the first year. It would be nice if they expanded the list a bit to include some other great schools. Also why aren't there any UC schools on the list?
The reason BC fell off is because for the first ranking, their enrolled students who submitted test scores was above 50%. After that, the percentages fell to 44% and 45%, too low to be considered for the list. Considering over 70% of admitted students submit scores, I would hope they could get that percentage back up for enrolled students in the future. Personally, I wish all schools would get rid of test optional policies.
agreed on BC, it's ridiculous to only take 45% with tests when over 70% submitted. and it's the same reason UCs didn't quality, they are fully test blind so literally 0% of their admitted classes submitted test scores.
Anonymous
04/16/2026 13:35
Subject: Forbes "New Ivy" List
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's unfortunate Boston College fell off the list the after the first year. It would be nice if they expanded the list a bit to include some other great schools. Also why aren't there any UC schools on the list?
Case Western should not be on the list!
Hard disagree. The research opportunities at that school are incredible.
When at their admissions sessions so many schools say that your freshman will have access to research opportunities but then come freshman year it is not really that easy, at Case it really IS the reality.
If your child wants research opportunities, pre-med shadowing experiences or volunteer positions for future grad school applications, CWRU has more of those opportunities than students.
Case may be great. But the other schools on the list are much stronger. Let’s be honest, I just entered the school into my kid’s Scoir admissions intelligence and it returned as a “likely” (aka safety) school for him.
Anonymous
04/16/2026 12:37
Subject: Forbes "New Ivy" List
Anonymous wrote:It's unfortunate Boston College fell off the list the after the first year. It would be nice if they expanded the list a bit to include some other great schools. Also why aren't there any UC schools on the list?
The reason BC fell off is because for the first ranking, their enrolled students who submitted test scores was above 50%. After that, the percentages fell to 44% and 45%, too low to be considered for the list. Considering over 70% of admitted students submit scores, I would hope they could get that percentage back up for enrolled students in the future. Personally, I wish all schools would get rid of test optional policies.
Anonymous
04/16/2026 12:29
Subject: Forbes "New Ivy" List
Quick addition to my post about my son's experience at Case. The majority of the others in his summer internship cohort went to Ivies. Take that as you will!
Anonymous
04/16/2026 12:26
Subject: Re:Forbes "New Ivy" List
While I'm reluctant to contribute to the hype and stress caused by our focus on rankings (I am not immune) I will say that my son is getting an excellent, very rigorous education at Case. No grade inflation in sight. He's a math/comp sci double major and got a very competitive summer internship. They were impressed by his research and how he performed on the evaluation/tests that are part of the hiring process. It's really true that research opportunities are very available. No onerous process; just reach out to a professor.
As others have said, there is a potential mental health downside to this rigor, especially for students accustomed to being at the top of their class and very high GPAs. The other downside of Case is Cleveland - it's hard to compete with DC.
Anonymous
04/16/2026 11:32
Subject: Forbes "New Ivy" List
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It's unfortunate Boston College fell off the list the after the first year. It would be nice if they expanded the list a bit to include some other great schools. Also why aren't there any UC schools on the list?
Case Western should not be on the list!
Hard disagree. The research opportunities at that school are incredible.
When at their admissions sessions so many schools say that your freshman will have access to research opportunities but then come freshman year it is not really that easy, at Case it really IS the reality.
If your child wants research opportunities, pre-med shadowing experiences or volunteer positions for future grad school applications, CWRU has more of those opportunities than students.