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How College Possible’s AI Tool Softened the Blow of Federal Cuts
College Possible, the nation’s largest college access organization, says its generative AI chat bot has helped ease the burden on its staff, taking the lead on answering students’ late-night queries.
Who Benefits Most From ‘Saving a Seat’?
Jim Jump questions Cornell College’s ‘Save Your Seat’ initiative, which involves sending personalized aid estimates before students apply–and incentivizing deposits by Sept. 1.
The Changing Demographics of Admitted Students
Following the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action, the share of college applicants who are Black or Hispanic has risen, while the percentage admitted has declined.
Black, Hispanic, First-Gen Students Receive Shorter Letters of Recommendation
Even for the highest-achieving first-generation students, counselors were less likely to include details about things like intellectual promise and extracurricular activities.
Tuition Discounting Hits Another High
NACUBO’s latest study finds that colleges continue to charge students less than their listed sticker price at a rate surpassing prior records.
A Simple Tool Aims to Clarify College Cost
Economist Phil Levine developed his price calculator to help families understand the cost of a degree without deciphering complex aid formulas. Colleges are queuing up to use it.
Politics, ‘Belonging’ Drive College Choice
As higher ed’s place in the public imagination shifts rapidly, so is the way students think about where to go to college. Can enrollment offices keep up?
A Call for College Application Innovation
AI opens up new avenues to allow applicants to present themselves creatively, Brennan Barnard writes.