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09/30/2026

College admissions update: The Yale Daily News reports that Yale is eliminating “likely letters” and shifting resources toward all Regular Decision admits.

Our reminder to students: DON'T read silence as bad news. Focus on what you can control—thoughtful applications, strong academics, and a balanced college list.

Guided Consulting is here to help you navigate the process with confidence.

09/26/2026

Many schools are requiring the SAT or ACT again, while others remain test optional.

The attached graphic is a helpful starting point, and FAIR TEST .ORG is another resource for researching college testing policies. Before making a testing plan, confirm each school’s requirements on its admissions website.

09/25/2026

Curriculum changes at UT Austin: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2026/09/25/ut-austin-cuts-womens-and-gender-studies-courses-core?utm_campaign=IHESocialEditorial&utm_content=ut_austin_cuts_women%E2%80%99s_an&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawUjkBlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMXIyS3NuSE9GdDV6UmRud2dzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeioJJAUHg3Wpvub7DiEtuoNuPmKDGprq8cTnMaqmawSasK_Ry3EEFhz4B9sE_aem_fJKPDn4zj9TRrUul5dhOdA

The University of Texas at Austin will no longer count women’s, gender and sexuality courses toward core curriculum requirements, the Austin-American Statesman reported Thursday.

09/25/2026

Middlebury news: https://www.middlebury.edu/stories/archive/2026/09/middlebury-will-become-tuition-free-students-family-income-175000?fbclid=IwY2xjawUjS5pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7k3MtqmrbZdtA0A8KSY7W4G8ScpwfFOJiXcl0Ih-u80givZXsLsB7gWe241w_aem_s7w_Aee_xIfmx7fU_fxXLQ

The new financial aid initiative, driven by the College’s strategic plan, will begin in the class entering in the fall of 2027.

09/19/2026

Congratulations to our clients who have been accepted to:
University of Pittsburgh
SUNY Cortland - Athletic
Western New England - Athletic
RPI
Duquesne

This is a great beginning to the admissions cycle, and we are so proud of our students!!

09/17/2026

Old Dominion and new innovations: https://narratives.insidehighered.com/odu-forward-focused-digital-transformation/index.html?utm_campaign=IHESocialEditorial&utm_content=in_todays_rapidly_evolvin&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawUZILFwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVRiMzhqM09sVFgyQUFqQ09zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeVK4j3iDcemJvnBYQmPWKK3kXkwbPFP770BK6Ukmt-cojN1vPdPVpVFPy5Ls_aem_JdIpBzC_XWgUihmuIofTPg

09/16/2026

Great read: https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottwhite/2026/09/15/the-great-college-sorting-winners-and-losers-of-2026-admissions/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUXO-BwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4xkZzvCvILCIz2r_AKIux9oUuN0AczBkaa1nckMpUAkRJCFo-duU2AIVBiUA_aem_aRdLYsRfBV1P8ubvdbDGjg

Demographic cliff hits colleges unevenly in 2026 — Tennessee and Maine grow while Syracuse misses targets. See which strategies are separating winners from losers.

09/10/2026

Marist launches new tuition incentive for the class of 2027:

Eligible families earning $200,000 or less will pay no more than $32,000 for tuition, housing, and dining when enrolling at Marist in 2027

09/09/2026

The University of Notre Dame will reinstate standardized tests in 2028
https://news.nd.edu/news/notre-dame-to-reinstate-standardized-testing-requirement-for-fall-2028-applicants-highlights-commitment-to-access-and-affordability/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUOuStwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6PCwlpjg86gwf2SdXbj3TSiyyU9d4cdonqpWEgpHpQIUwgIudMlOD6nj_FUQ_aem_Zg6g4pjfx47_54IeXoPbpQ

The University of Notre Dame today announced it will reinstate a standardized testing requirement for undergraduate applicants, beginning with the 2027–28 admissions cycle. First-year and transfer applicants seeking to enroll in fall 2028 will need to submit either ACT or SAT scores. In announcing...

09/04/2026

The college admissions landscape keeps shifting. With more schools bringing standardized testing back, SAT and ACT scores may once again play a bigger role in the process.

Definitely worth a read for students and parents navigating college admissions.
https://thehill.com/opinion/education/6063812-colleges-return-to-standardized-testing/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUGxb9wZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7ewwCndPcOPXWTRqMIz66LReffmuesVlj5YcyOqYEpio0E6yLv02sYGwC_gA_aem_sWL_6ZCdGwFIL876VHAUHw

More than ever before, colleges want not just an “authentic” applicant but an authenticated one.