According to a report from the Common App, the number of college applicants increased by 4% this admission cycle, with a notable rise in underrepresented minority applicants (12%). Applicants from low-income families also saw an 8% increase. This growth may stem from the Common App's extension to more community colleges, which serve low-income students. Moreover, domestic applicants exceeded international applicants for the first time since 2019, increasing by 5%, while international applications dipped by 1%. Additionally, there was an 11% rise in applicants submitting test scores, indicating a shift back to testing requirements for some schools.
The number of students applying to college rose 4 percent this admission cycle, driven by a significant increase in underrepresented minority applicants.
For the first time since 2019, the growth of domestic applicants surpassed that of international applicants, indicating a shift in the college application landscape.
The rise in applicants submitting test scores suggests a potential trend reversal as some institutions reintroduce mandatory testing requirements after adopting test-optional policies.
The expansion of the Common App to include more community colleges likely contributed to an uptick in applications from low-income families.
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