The college admissions process is undergoing significant changes, driven by technological advances, evolving policies, and a shift in priorities. As students and families navigate this evolving ...

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As homeschooling’s popularity persists, college admissions teams are likely to see more applicants who have learned outside a ...

The future of higher education depends not just on who gets in, but on how they get in—and whether the journey starts with a barrier or a bridge. For too long, college admissions has been a ...

Editor’s note: This is the first story in a collaborative series covering the state of Northwest college admissions in 2025. Directives by the Trump administration are aimed at eliminating race-based ...

Waiting to hear whether you've been accepted by one or several of the colleges you applied to can be agonizing, especially if you have a top choice. But while it's easier said than done, try not to ...

The Department of Justice launched investigations into admissions practices at four California universities on Thursday night, accusing them of flouting the Supreme Court’s ruling banning affirmative ...

President Trump has repeatedly said he’s pushing for “fairness” in the college admissions process, but his administration has done nothing to go after legacy admissions, despite their unpopularity ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Colleges are waiving application fees, creating one-click apps, and offering automatic admission to students who ...

A student guide leads families on a tour of Pace University in Pleasantville, New York, which is among colleges and universities streamlining admission. Credit: Emmanuel Guillén Lozano for The ...