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Admissions changes for would-be freshmen announced
Yale University has announced significant changes to its freshman admissions process, effective from September 15, 2016. These updates aim to streamline the application process and ensure students are well-prepared for…
Read full news →New freshmen bring diverse experiences and identities to Yale
The incoming class at Yale showcases a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Over 1,373 first-year students came from all 50 states in the U.S. and 50 different countries worldwide…
Read full news →Attracting the World's Top Students and Scholars
Yale’s International Strength: Special Supplement, September 2006. Yale College expanded its “need blind” admissions approach to international students starting in 2000, making it fully accessible to students from outside the…
Read full news →Efforts to lower hospital admission rates may also reduce readmissions
Strategies designed to reduce hospital admissions have shown potential to lower readmission rates as well. A Yale-led study highlighted that these efforts, especially in communities where patients are typically sicker…
Read full news →Q&A: Stuart Schmill on considering race in admissions
MIT’s admissions dean discusses the implications of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on race in the admissions process, exploring how recent court decisions have shaped conversations about representation and equity…
Read full news →Treasures from Columbia’s Alexander Hamilton Collection
Columbia University recently highlighted historical materials from its Alexander Hamilton collection, offering a direct look at the founding father’s early papers and personal documents housed right on campus. For high…
Read full news →Prospective frosh sample campus life at Stanford University
Stanford University recently invited prospective first-year students to experience campus life firsthand, providing them with a unique opportunity to explore various aspects of the university. These campus visits allow admitted…
Read full news →Schmill named dean of student financial services
MIT has named Schmill as the new dean of student financial services, effective as of her transition into this role. Previously, she served as the interim executive director starting in…
Read full news →Admitted to Yale College: 1,972 from largest-ever pool of applicants
Yale College admitted 1,972 students from its largest applicant pool for the Class of 2020, which included 31,455 applicants, marking the highest number of applicants in a single year for…
Read full news →MIT offers admissions decisions to the Class of 2020
MIT has recently shared its admissions decisions for the Class of 2020, admitting a total of 1,485 students. The university has accepted students from diverse academic divisions, including departments such…
Read full news →The student perspective
After spending five months at Harvard, I found myself back in a middle school classroom, tasked with informing eighth graders about the university and the college admissions process. The energy…
Read full news →A record high for applications
Harvard College received a record 39,044 applications for the Class of 2020, marking a 4.6% increase from the previous year. This substantial rise poses a significant challenge for the admissions…
Read full news →Christine Ortiz to step down as dean for graduate education
Chancellor Cynthia Barnhart made an official announcement regarding leadership changes at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, stating that Christine Ortiz will step down from her position as dean for graduate…
Read full news →Stu Schmill endorses report on consideration of character in college admissions
Stu Schmill backs a report urging colleges to consider character in admissions processes at MIT. The report, led by Alicia campaigns for higher ethical standards in higher education, emphasizes the…
Read full news →795 Early Action applicants admitted to Class of 2020
Yale College has admitted 795 Early Action applicants for the Class of 2020. Approximately 53% of the applicants were deferred, 29% were accepted, and 1% had their applications withdrawn or…
Read full news →Homeschooled with MIT courses at 5, accepted to MIT at 15
Ahaan Rungta, a prodigious learner, began his educational journey at the tender age of five, homeschooling himself using MIT's OpenCourseWare (OCW) and MITx. By the time he turned fifteen, he…
Read full news →MIT joins in Supreme Court amicus brief supporting consideration of race in admissions
MIT becomes a participant in a Supreme Court amicus brief that advocates for examining race in higher education admissions, signaling a growing recognition of systemic inequities in the admissions process.…
Read full news →MIT transfer students: A unique cohort of undergraduates
MIT transfer students: A distinctive group of undergraduates MIT transfer students: A distinctive group of undergraduates Incoming transfer students who join MIT as upperclassmen bring a wealth of academic and…
Read full news →Stanford, other institutions to offer new 'Coalition Application'
Stanford University and several other colleges plan to launch a new admissions option called the Coalition Application. This platform will provide students with an alternative method for submitting undergraduate admissions…
Read full news →Ask Alma's Owl: Alexander Hamilton—From King’s College to Broadway
Columbia University recently highlighted a familiar historical figure in its ongoing admissions and campus lore series, looking at the journey of Alexander Hamilton from his days at King’s College to…
Read full news →MIT presidency - MIT News
MIT community gathers to honor Paul Gray, a former Institute president who cherished "This special place." Gray, who passed away at the age of 89, was the co-founder and namesake…
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