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Army veteran attends Harvard after 20 years of service
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsArmy veteran Cory Garbe '30, who served for 24 years in the Army, has been accepted to Harvard at the age of 47. Garbe…
Read full news →Oct. 21: The humanities has not abandoned truth
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsA new study by the American Academy of Sciences and Letters, an academic society promoting open debate and intellectual diversity, finds that the production…
Read full news →AI Use in Undergraduate Admission
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsGeorgia Institute of Technology is implementing AI tools to simplify parts of the undergraduate admission process. AI is used to support transfer equivalency evaluations,…
Read full news →Deadline Approaching for Early Decision Applications
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsColumbia University’s Early Decision application deadline is approaching on November 1, 2026. The university acknowledges that some applicants might face delays in receiving counselor…
Read full news →Meet the Deans of Admissions In New York City
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsVanderbilt University has introduced new deans of admissions in New York City. The university aims to expand its recruitment efforts in the region, focusing…
Read full news →4 Ways Colleges Are Rethinking Degree Completion
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsColleges are rethinking degree completion policies to better serve transfer students, adult learners, and those balancing school with other responsibilities. For instance, Yavapai College…
Read full news →Bringing Your Authentic Self to the Supplemental Essay
The University of Rochester emphasizes the importance of bringing your authentic self to the supplemental essay during the application process. Unlike the Common Application personal statement, URochester’s supplemental essay allows…
Read full news →Many choices but only one reason for URochester
The University of Rochester stands out as a top choice for many incoming students, offering a variety of reasons for why they decided to attend. According to current students, the…
Read full news →Five of the coolest courses URochester has to offer
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsThe University of Rochester offers a range of innovative courses that can help prospective students understand their academic options. Through its cluster system, students…
Read full news →Students Penalized in Admissions for Not Taking Calculus
In this NewsWhat this means for applicantsAdmissions officers were 16.4% less likely to admit a student who hadn’t taken calculus compared to one who had, according to a study of…
Read full news →How Admissions Officers Review Applications
Yale's admissions process involves a detailed, step-by-step review of each application by real admissions officers. The process begins with a senior admissions officer reviewing the entire application, focusing on the…
Read full news →Encounters in Türkiye: Notre Dame's Istanbul Summer Program—From the Stone Age to the Drone Age
Notre Dame’s Istanbul Summer program offers students a unique opportunity to study history beyond the classroom. Over three weeks, students travel through Türkiye, spending two weeks in Istanbul and one…
Read full news →Pomona College Launches $530 Million Campaign to Expand Access, Academic Excellence and Global Education
Pomona College has launched the "Originals: The Campaign for Pomona College," a $530 million fundraising effort aimed at expanding access, academic excellence, and global education. The campaign includes five main…
Read full news →The Expanding Reach of Free Tuition
Texas public universities are expanding their guaranteed tuition programs, making higher education more accessible to middle-income families. These initiatives typically cover tuition costs for students whose family incomes fall within…
Read full news →AI Literacy and the New Admissions Disadvantage (opinion)
Admission offices should be transparent about their AI-detection policies and procedures, according to Finn Anderson, director of writing at Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America. Students, particularly those from first-generation,…
Read full news →IHEP Report Shows How Colleges Fare on 2 Earnings Tests
Anew analysis from the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) reveals that while most programs preparing students for public service jobs like teaching pass the federal earnings test, they struggle…
Read full news →Annual NACAC Conference Tackled AI, College Value
The annual National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) conference, held in Minneapolis, highlighted several key trends in college admissions. One major focus was the increasing emphasis on communicating the…
Read full news →CMSP – LA Med Application Clinic
UCLA Medical School is hosting a Q&A session for applicants to its CMSP – LA Med pathway program. The event is scheduled for Monday, November 16, at Noon PST, to…
Read full news →CMSP – LA Med Virtual Information Session
UCLA Medical School is hosting a virtual information session on October 12, 2026, to provide details about the California Medicine Scholars Program (CMSP) – LA Med. The session, organized by…
Read full news →Why Are Some Colleges Choosing to Reduce Their Enrollments?
Several colleges are reducing their enrollments by implementing stricter admissions practices and enforcing financial policies. For instance, the University of Arizona saw a nearly 19% decline in its latest cohort…
Read full news →Rafael Lemos da Silva
Rafael Lemos da Silva is a member of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at The George Washington University. He covers U.S. regions including New York (Outer Boroughs) and international regions…
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