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ICYMI: Our last deadline update of this admissions season is out! Applicants continue to rise year-over-year as other trends solidify themselves towards the end of the season. Check it all out below ??

New insights from Common App’s March Deadline Update ?? Through March 1, first-year college applications continue to rise, with 1.39 million applicants (+4% YoY) submitting 8.5 million applications (+6%). Notably: ?? First-gen applicants grew 13% ?? Latinx (+13%) and Black (+10%) applicants saw the fastest growth ?? Texas leads domestic growth (+37%) What do these trends mean for college access and admissions? Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gu-_kxwz

ICYMI: Last week we released a research brief including fascinating data surrounding student persistence in STEMM fields. Check it out here ?? ??

It’s been a fantastic day of discussion at the cross-constituent convening! We’ve brought representatives from all of our advisory committees together to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities facing higher education today ????

New research from Common App examines persistence in STEMM and the barriers that prevent students—particularly Black, Latinx, and first-generation students—from earning degrees in these fields. ?? Over half of college applicants aspire to STEMM fields, but major demographic gaps emerge in degree completion. ?? The biggest challenge isn’t switching majors—it’s not finishing college at all. More than half of first-gen and Black STEMM aspirants don’t earn any degree within six years. ?? These findings highlight the need for policies and programs that help students translate their aspirations into degrees and careers. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ghta3e9d

Despite the noise, it looks like there is still demand for higher education! Check out Common App's most recent deadline update. #highereducation #collegeadmissions #enrollmentmanagement

Common App is still accepting applications for our Student Advisory Committee! Applications close soon on March 1st. Apply today if you’re a current: ?? junior in high school ?? senior in high school ?? first year in college (community college or 4-year) ?? adult/independent student Apply here: https://bit.ly/4ajwXAc

?? In case you missed it… our February Deadline Update is out! ?? From rising application numbers to shifting test score trends, our latest report breaks down the key insights shaping this admissions season. ??? Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gVRP59wH

?? Our February Deadline Update is here! ?? ? More students are applying to college—distinct applicants are up 4% year-over-year. ? Latinx and Black or African American applicants are among the fastest-growing groups, increasing by 13% and 10%, respectively. ? First-generation applicants are up 13%, while low-income applicants grew at a faster rate than their higher-income peers. ? Domestic applicant growth has outpaced international growth for the first time since 2019. ? More students are submitting test scores—a trend reversal for the first time since 2021–22. These findings provide a deeper understanding of how students are navigating the college admissions process. Read the full report for all the latest insights! ?? Full update: https://lnkd.in/gguvE2UF

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