Admission news 2017

Here are some notable admission news from 2017:

University Admissions

  1. Stanford University: Stanford announced that it would no longer require the SAT or ACT for admission, making it the first top-tier university to do so.
  2. Harvard University: Harvard introduced a new "holistic" admissions process, which considers a student's personal qualities, interests, and experiences in addition to their academic achievements.
  3. University of California, Berkeley: UC Berkeley announced that it would no longer require the SAT or ACT for admission, effective for the class of 2022.

College Admissions Trends

  1. Record-low acceptance rates: Many top colleges and universities reported record-low acceptance rates, with some institutions accepting as few as 4% of applicants.
  2. Increased applications: The number of college applications increased by 5% nationwide, with many students applying to multiple institutions.
  3. Growing importance of extracurricular activities: Admissions committees placed greater emphasis on extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and leadership experiences in the college application process.

Admissions Scandals

  1. College admissions scandal: A nationwide college admissions scandal was uncovered, involving wealthy parents and college coaches who allegedly bribed their children's way into top universities.
  2. University of Southern California (USC) admissions scandal: USC was implicated in the scandal, with several students and parents accused of falsifying athletic credentials to gain admission.

Other Admission News

  1. Test-optional colleges: Several colleges and universities announced that they would become test-optional, allowing students to choose whether or not to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their application.
  2. Early decision and early action deadlines: Many colleges and universities moved up their early decision and early action deadlines to November 1, in an effort to reduce the number of applications and make the admissions process more manageable.
  3. International student admissions: The number of international students applying to US colleges and universities increased by 10%, with many institutions reporting a significant increase in applications from countries such as China, India, and South Korea.