Inside Higher Ed.
August 14, 2023 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends
Scrutiny intensifies over legacy admissions in colleges after Supreme Court’s affirmative action ban. Lawmakers are questioning traditional practices of giving preference to the children of alumni and are suggesting reforms to ensure a fair and inclusive admissions process.
Reuters
August 01, 2023 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends
US colleges are revamping their student essay prompts in response to the recent ban on affirmative action. To ensure diversity, colleges are modifying their essay questions to concentrate on other aspects of applicants’ experiences and backgrounds, aiming to create a fair and inclusive admissions process while adhering to the new regulations.
The Chronicle of Higher Education
July 06, 2023 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends
The Supreme Court ruling has limited the use of affirmative action in college admissions, raising concerns about the future of DEI efforts. Experts argue that this decision highlights the need for organizations to adopt new tactics to promote diversity. Despite the ruling’s impact, experts believe it is an opportunity to recommit to DEI work in different fields.
Inside Higher Ed.
June 29, 2023 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends
The Supreme Court rendered a decision against utilizing race as a factor of consideration in the college admissions process. The court’s ruling suggests that race-based preferences in admissions violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. This ruling could have far-reaching implications for efforts to promote diversity in universities.
University Business
June 15, 2023 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends
The latest report provided by FairTest reveals that more than 1,900 U.S. colleges and universities will not require SAT or ACT scores for Fall 2023 admissions. At least 78% of higher education institutions have already extended these policies through Fall 2024 in anticipation of the pending U.S. Supreme Court decision on standardized testing requirements.
Higher Ed. Dive
May 24, 2023 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends
Undergraduate enrollment in Spring 2023 dropped by just 0.2% from the previous year, following a 3.9% decline in Spring 2022. Although enrollment losses are slowing overall, the numbers are still significantly below pre-COVID levels, down about 1.1 million students from Spring 2020. The undergraduate sector alone lost 1.2 million students since the pandemic, while graduate enrollment is up by just over 76,000.
Higher Ed. Dive
May 03, 2023 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends
Nearly 300 U.S. and foreign higher education institutions have reported to the National Association for College Admission Counseling that their enrollment remains open for Fall 2023. In 2021, the report included 530 colleges, a decline from 2020, when more than 700 colleges were recorded in early May, reflecting enrollment impacts caused by the pandemic.
Inside Higher Ed.
May 08, 2023 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends
Jewish enrollment has notably declined at most ivy league institutions in the last few decades. According to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, almost all ivies have observed this trend, except for Cornell and Brown. A possible explanation could be more universities providing support and services that cater to Jewish students as well as ivies seeking to further diversify their student population.
Higher Ed. Dive
April 25, 2023 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends
According to a report released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, the count of stopped-out students rose to 40.4 million during the period July 2020 to July 2021, indicating a 3.6% surge from the previous year. Despite the rise in numbers, a reduced count of students reenrolled in colleges to attain a credential for the academic year 2021-2022. The report suggests that colleges and states are missing out on opportunities to reignite engagement among stopped-out students.
The New York Times
April 22, 2023 Admissions, Enrollment Management Trends
Many colleges and universities nationwide delivered admission decisions to applicants recently. Top-tier schools are touting very low acceptance rates, which can be misleading. The Common App has made applying to colleges easier, allowing applicants to submit their materials to more schools. Loosening standardized testing requirements has also been a factor in an increase in overall higher education applications.