#college-admissions

#college-admissions

Jessica Custer was the editor of her high school paper growing up in Hardwick, New Jersey. She was also a member of the biology team, the chemistry team, the chess club, and the debate club. That résumé got her accepted to a whole slew of prestigious colleges, including Georgetown, Princeton, and Harvard. But in 1995, she made a different choice, one that she believed would set her up for a bright future.

The president and the Republican Party have launched a relentless campaign for what they call merit-based admissions and against any aspect of the holistic admissions process they've deemed a "proxy" for race. The question of whether admissions professionals can continue do their jobs under those circumstances was a constant undercurrent of the 2025 National Association for College Admission Counseling conference last week. But despite the concerns of attendees, the association and many panelists sent a clear message that all hope isn't lost for the admission process as we know it.

"As federal and state policy continues to evolve around how institutions use demographic and geographic information in admissions, we are making a change to ensure our work continues to effectively serve students and institutions,"

"You have to visit at least one," White tells TODAY.com. "It's not a safety if you wouldn't actually go there."

The standardized tests used for college admissions-tests like the SAT, ACT, LSAT, and GMAT-are some of the most reliable measurement instruments available. They reflect an enormous investment of expertise, time, and money-the gold standard of test design. If there's a good match between a standardized test and the learning experiences a college provides, test scores can provide valuable information on which students are likely to do best in a challenging college program.

Almost 20,000 CAO applicants this year sat the Leaving Cert in previous years and benefitted from the pandemic-era measures

In March 2019, Rick Singer pled guilty to federal charges-including racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to defraud the United States, and obstruction of justice-for his role in what was widely-publicized as the 'Varsity Blues' college admissions scheme.

Most teens view LinkedIn as an adults-only platform, assuming networking will come later. This approach overlooks a critical opportunity to connect with college admissions and scholarship committees.

Adja's journey to securing multiple Ivy League acceptances showcases the impact of how determination, an excellent college counselor, and a strong academic record can lead to success.

These traits are not always the most visible on paper, but they show up in the choices students make and the stories they tell.

Teen entrepreneurship allows for higher earnings potential and flexibility compared to traditional summer jobs, building valuable skills for future success.

The Direct Admission Pilot Program aims to relieve the stress of college applications for California students by providing conditional acceptance to multiple CSU campuses.

"For years, American colleges and universities have attracted growing numbers of international students who often pay full tuition, effectively subsidizing domestic students."

There is growing pressure from the federal government for elite universities to reform admissions policies, particularly concerning the rejection of race-based criteria.