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Without affirmative action, elite colleges are prioritizing economic diversity in admissions Some of the nation’s most prestigious colleges have been enrolling record numbers of low-income students as campuses prioritize economic diversity in the wake of a ban on affirmative action.

U. to require SAT or ACT scores for applicants starting fall 2027, dropping test-optional policy Princeton will require undergraduate applicants to submit SAT or ACT test scores beginning with the 2027–28 admission cycle, the University announced Thursday. The decision will end a seven-year stint of test-optional undergraduate admissions that began during the pandemic.

New major at G.Tech!

Georgia Tech Launches Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies Degree | News Center Georgia Tech is establishing a Bachelor of Science in Arts, Entertainment, and Creative Technologies that will prepare students to become leaders in the film, gaming, immersive media, and music industries.

Interesting changes for U-M this year.

U-M to offer new programs, processes for fall ‘26 applicants | The University Record The University of Michigan is making several enhancements for the fall 2026 application cycle, including adding an option that will allow students to secure their place at U-M earlier than ever before, and new undergraduate and first-year admitting programs for engineering, business and education st...

Meet Zach Yadegari, 18-Year-Old Millionaire Who Got Rejected From Harvard, Yale And Stanford - News18 Zach Yadegari, founder and CEO of a nutrition tracking app, Cal AI, took to X to reveal the names of all the colleges that rejected him and the handful that accepted him.

George Washington to join Commonapp!

BREAKING: GU to Join Common App Georgetown University will begin accepting the Common Application in the fall 2026 application cycle, multiple sources familiar with the decision confirmed to The Hoya. The shift, which will begin with applicants for admission to the undergraduate Class of 2031, marks a major change away from the un...

24 years of UMich admissions: An inside look at acceptance rates and freshman profiles Hailed as the home of the Leaders and the Best, the University of Michigan has cemented its reputation as one of the top universities in the country. With multiple national championships under its belt, more than a dozen programs ranked in the top 10 and a vibrant network of esteemed alumni, it’s ...

From 34% to 7%: Six takeaways from Northwestern admissions data since 2000 As Northwestern prepares to release its final admissions decisions for the class of 2029, The Daily is looking back at how admissions and enrollment have changed in the quarter century since 2000. Here are the main takeaways. 1. Applications have skyrocketed since 2000, while the number of admitted....

US cancels $400 million in grants, contracts to Columbia University over antisemitism allegations The decision likely will face legal challenges.

It’s never too early to make use of the career services office to explore job opportunities.

Degree in hand, jobs out of reach: Why recent grads are struggling in a competitive market | CNN Business Graduating college no longer gives students a leg up in the workforce. They need real world experience, too. Now, colleges are stepping up their internships and co-op programs to fill the increasing need.

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UNC uses AI in admissions review process, documents show how “There is no legal obligation to require and/or read essays for undergraduate application review,” Media Relations Manager Beth Lutz wrote in a statement to The DTH. 

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