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New preliminary data on fall 2020 from the U.S. Department of Education confirm declines in enrollment and retention.

The Common App has previously reported that 43 percent of applicants reported a test score in an application, down in one year from 77 percent. Now it is explaining which students were most and least likely to submit scores.

It rejects arguments that it should drop SAT and ACT scores from rankings, but makes minor change in how they are considered. The colleges it ranks are largely unchanged at the top.

Thirty-three parents have admitted their guilt.

Common App finds colleges delayed deadlines and students were later with applications.