It continued last year with the delayed rollout of a new federal financial-aid form. Many expected 2025 to mark a return to ...

but colleges are actually looking for different things from students than in years past. The college admissions process can be daunting and exhilarating. But what exactly is going to get your kid ...

The high school transcript is one of the most important components of the college application that top admissions officers ... three key qualities colleges look for in a transcript: 1.

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At some schools, SAT and ACT scores may no longer rate as high on the list of things colleges look for to determine admission. File illustration Kansas City Star For years, national standardized ...

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Colleges have seen a more significant influx of applicants during the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 admission cycles, "largely because many of these schools went test-optional," College Data stated.

“We’re looking for original thought,” says admissions associate Joni Taylor. “If they’re doing a class project, it’s more directed by their instructors and peers. If there’s ...

Since the Supreme Court’s decision on race-based admissions ... of college graduates, the alumni of elite schools go on to hold some of the most influential positions in society. Look at ...

Colleges have understandable reasons for ... such as grades and extracurricular activities. Admissions committees look at applications for identifiers that allow them to recognize underrepresented ...