Ivy League admissions decisions were released tonight and, according to the New York Times, acceptance rates were lower this year than last.

Of course, we well know that while Ivy League colleges may have brand recognition, they're far from the only option. But that doesn't stop us from being curious about their admission statistics.

As of March 28, the NYT reported the acceptance rates as:

Brown - 9.16%
Columbia - 6.89%
Cornell - 15.15%
Harvard - 5.79%
Princeton - 7.29%
U Penn - 12.10%
Yale - 6.72%

Last year we were able to find some statistics specifically for international students. We'll keep an ear out for them this year as well.

If you're waiting for your admissions decision, or have just received it, we want to hear your story. What happened? Did you get the result you expected? What can you tell other prospective international students about the process? Share your story in the comments or using the form below.

And if the decision ends up not being what you wanted, here are some stories to help you get inspired and keep moving forward.

It’s tough to gain admission to Yale University, and it’s getting even tougher for international students as standout students from around the world set their sights on Yale.

The Yale Dale News, the campus newspaper, takes a look at the situation here.

Read the full story here.

Ruth Chane, a computer science major from Ethiopia, writes about her experiences settling into student life at Whitman College in the U.S. state of Washington.

"The community at Whitman College made sure I felt welcomed even before I stepped foot on campus," she says.

Read her essay here.

In The Student Life, the student newspaper for the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five liberal art colleges and two graduate schools in Claremont, California, student Rochelle Lu writes about readjusting to her Shanghai home after spending a semester in the United States.

Read the full story here.

Cedarville University in the U.S. state of Ohio says it’s got more than 140 international students representing 44 countries.

Here, the school interviews Jonathan Sutton, director of international student services. He talks about his job and the opportunities for international students on campus.

Read the full article here.

Morehouse College, a private, historically Black liberal arts college in the U.S. state of Georgia, offers a guide for international students interested in attending the school.

Among the tips to apply and thrive at Morehouse:

• Take advantage of the school’s orientation program
• Turn to the school’s Center for Academic Success for tutoring, support and more
• Immerse yourself in campus life via clubs and societies

Read the full article here.