Penn developed an efficient way to read applications — and it’s encouraging other schools to get on board

(The Daily Pennsylvanian) By Julia Bell —  Penn is encouraging other universities to pilot a team admissions strategy that Penn implemented four years ago — and Swarthmore has already adopted it. The tactic is used to increase efficiency, fairness and morale among college admission officers. Under the old system, admissions staff would divide applications and […]

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Grades, Courses Most Important in College Admissions, NACAC Survey Finds

(Education Week) By Catherine Gewertz — As college application season ramps up once again, an annual survey of college admissions officers reiterates an important message for high school students who are worried sick about their SAT or ACT scores: The classes you take and the grades you earn are far more important to us than your […]

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The Coalition application’s potential for admissions and its limits

(Education Dive) By Tara Garcia Mathewson– Two Massachusetts colleges will accept the new Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success’ application next year, but each decided to try the new approach for different reasons. Northeastern University is practically a small city of its own inside Boston, welcoming nearly 20,000 students from all over the world. Just a few […]

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This High School Senior Is Spending $1,700 on College Applications. Is That Insane or Normal?

By Kaitlin Mulhere. Ash Parasa understood it’d be expensive to apply to the large set of colleges he was considering. But like many students finishing up college applications before January and February deadlines, the high-school senior didn’t grasp just how many fees come with applying to college until he was in the middle of paying […]

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GATE College System Introduces First-Ever, Comprehensive Online College Admissions & Test Prep Solution, Equalizing Access for Students of All Socioeconomic Levels

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — At a time when the college admissions process is more confusing, competitive and costly than ever, GATE College System proudly announces the national launch of its pilot program benefitting first generation and socioeconomically disadvantaged students. Interested districts, schools and teen organizations are encouraged to join the 100+ schools and […]

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