#college-admissions

#college-admissions

High school students are increasingly choosing colleges based on how they will look on TikTok, affecting both their selection process and career opportunities.

High school students are applying to a record-breaking number of colleges due to concerns over campus antisemitism, changing testing policies, and the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling.

College admissions consultants are seeing students applying to 20 or more schools to increase their chances in an ultra-competitive process.

25% of college applicants avoid schools based on political affiliations, highlighting the polarization in education choices.

College applicants, especially LGBTQ+ students, are increasingly rejecting universities based on state politics.

Rick Singer is starting a new college counseling service, aiming for legitimacy after the Varsity Blues scandal.

The most selective colleges in the U.S. significantly impact graduates' future income and career opportunities.

California bans legacy admissions at private colleges to promote equity and diversity in higher education.

Colleges use different calculations for racial demographics, complicating comparisons of diversity in admissions post-affirmative action.

Bishop O'Dowd High School successfully guides students towards college with a 98% acceptance rate, emphasizing holistic support and skill development from 9th grade onward.

Bishop O'Dowd High School effectively prepares students for college through tailored support and holistic counseling, achieving a 98% college acceptance rate.

Parents are suing a school for giving their child a poor grade for using generative AI, claiming it jeopardizes his chances for elite university admissions.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that high school students in the top 10% of their graduating class will be automatically admitted to SUNY and CUNY schools.

The policy change could potentially negatively impact students from highly competitive schools like the Bronx High School of Science who may have previously been admitted to fine schools like SUNY Binghamton.

The new policy raises questions about whether all high schools in New York are equally rigorous and how meritocratic admissions truly are.

Colleges may have illegally colluded to inflate tuition rates and limit financial aid for certain students, particularly those with noncustodial parents.

Delays and glitches with the new FAFSA application have created obstacles for families and schools.

Students are facing uncertainty and delays in receiving financial aid decisions, impacting their college choices.

FAFSA application released months late with technical glitches

FAFSA submissions down by over 41%

High school seniors with parents who are not citizens are experiencing difficulties completing the FAFSA due to technical errors and lack of assistance.

These students rely on federal financial aid and scholarships to make college affordable, but are being hindered by the FAFSA errors.

Colleges are extending deadlines for applicants to register due to a delay in receiving federal financial aid data.

At least 25 schools will no longer require commitments by May 1, as they may not be able to send financial aid offers until April.

The SAT registration process in Northern California is extremely competitive due to a lack of available testing sites.

Availability of SAT testing sites in Northern California is extremely limited, impacting students' ability to take the exam.

Standardized testing requirement reinstated by Caltech and Harvard for holistic admissions considerations.

Institutions such as Yale, Brown, and University of Texas at Austin are reverting to requiring standardized test scores for college admissions.

Yale is implementing a 'test-flexible' admission policy, allowing submission of AP and IB scores in addition to SAT and ACT scores.

The return of standardized testing in college admissions is causing confusion among students and parents.

Colleges across the country have varying policies on standardized testing requirements.

The newest version of the SAT is now shorter, faster, and online, with positive feedback from test takers.

The SAT was updated to a digital format to cater to the generation's preferences for technology and adapt to current educational challenges.

Standardized tests provide a universal data point for comparing candidates and predicting college performance.

SAT can be a tool for leveling the playing field for individuals with disadvantaged backgrounds.

Dartmouth College will reinstate the requirement for applicants to submit standardized test scores starting next year.

Test scores were found to be a better predictor of student success at Dartmouth compared to high school grades, essays, and recommendations.

The role of college consultants has evolved to become more personal and life-changing, with some charging six figures for their services.

Exceptional college consultants go beyond basic application assembly and provide positive influence, reality checks, and extensive knowledge in a student's area of interest.

Wealthy Jewish families are no longer donating to Ivy League schools due to pro-Palestine rallies and anti-Israel sentiment.

High-school seniors are removing Ivy League schools from their application lists due to concerns about campus anti-semitism.

Private schools in more conservative parts of the country are becoming popular alternatives for Jewish students.

Asian American students face increased stress and uncertainty in college admissions.

Consultants reinforce the message that even highly qualified students can be rejected from elite schools.