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University of Michigan to redact freshman letter grades on transcripts beginning in 2027

Michigan is the first major public university to enact such a widespread policy in view of increasing stress and mental health issues.

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Should I use AI to write my essays?

When considering the use of AI on your college applications, it is critical to know the policy of each school you are applying to.

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University of California Professors ask Regents to Reinstate the SAT in Admissions

"Severe preparation deficits" are draining resources and bogging down learning

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Yale expands its free tuition program to families under $200,000

Yale announced that families earning less than $200,000 per year will qualify for free tuition, a move that is sure to be popular among applicants.

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Direct admissions program to begin in the Cal State university system

Joining some other states, like Texas, California announced automatic admissions for qualified in-state students.

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The importance of disagreeing agreeably

Some new college essay prompts show colleges prioritizing discussion and tolerance.

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Popularity of Southern colleges booms for the third straight year

Multiple pressures redirecting more students away from prestigious schools in the Northeast

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U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 College Rankings are out

The oldest and most storied college rankings are now available, if you still put stock in such things.

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Northeastern the first to offer perks for applying Early

Northeastern University is the first to offer special benefits for Early applicants, but it won't be the last.

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Standardized Testing is Back at Penn (And Other Schools)

Penn is the latest in a string of schools reinstating standardized test scores as a requirement for first-year applicants in the 2025-26 application cycle.

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Colleges promise free tuition to lower-income families

A big trend in college admissions, with more schools sure to follow suit.

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Smaller, less selective colleges continue to struggle

Another reason why admissions at the top schools is more competitive than ever