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4 Trends Shaping The College Admissions Process For 2025

4 Trends Shaping The College Admissions Process For 2025 The college admissions process is undergoing significant changes, driven by technological advances, evolving policies, and a shift in priorities.

California colleges confront loss as Los Angeles burns

California colleges confront loss as Los Angeles burns Although colleges in Los Angeles escaped serious fire damage, leaders say they face a long road ahead as hundreds of students and faculty were displaced.

Why did I get wait-listed or deferred?

Why did I get wait-listed or deferred? Weekly College Column Why did I get wait-listed or deferred? December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 by Lee Shulman Bierer Being wait-listed or deferred from colleges puts you in admissions purgatory. Not being accepted and not being rejected can be frustrating and confusing. Let’s first try to underst...

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Deferred Admission: What You Need to Know

Deferred Admission: What You Need to Know This week we welcome Assistant Director of Admission, Ashley Brookshire, to the blog. Welcome, Ashley! If you were with us for last month’s blog, then hopefully you are aware of (and perhaps even e…

Here Are the 33 Life Skills Your Teen Needs to Know to "Adult"

Here Are the 33 Life Skills Your Teen Needs to Know to "Adult" Much of learning during college happens outside the classroom; here are 33 life skills kids need to have mastered on their way to adulthood.

Latest Common App Trends Show The Future Of Selective College Admissions

Latest Common App Trends Show The Future Of Selective College Admissions For students and families navigating this process, understanding these trends is critical.

A looming 'demographic cliff': Fewer college students and ultimately fewer graduates

A looming 'demographic cliff': Fewer college students and ultimately fewer graduates The long-predicted downturn in the number of 18-year-olds is almost here. And it isn't just a problem for higher education. It's a looming crisis for the economy.

Which Of America’s Top Colleges Limit AP And IB Course Credit?

Which Of America’s Top Colleges Limit AP And IB Course Credit? How policies at the top 150 colleges can prevent students from graduating early.

6 higher education trends to watch in 2025

6 higher education trends to watch in 2025 College leaders will likely grapple with budgetary strains, federal policy shifts and continued enrollment challenges in the year ahead.

Your 2025 Guide For College Admissions Tours To Unlock Hidden Insights

Your 2025 Guide For College Admissions Tours To Unlock Hidden Insights In this guide, I’ll show you how to maximize your campus visits by going beyond the script, asking deeper questions, and using what you learn for your application.

Looking back at 2024 in higher ed

Looking back at 2024 in higher ed This year featured high-profile scandals, resignations and protests but also showed the enduring value of colleges and universities.