November 2023

Today, Nov. 30th, is always a monumental date in college admission--all the November apps are done and submitted! All the early Nov. 1 apps are done, University of Washington's Nov. 15th deadline is behind us, and the UC and CalState app deadline of Nov. 30th passes by.

We want to congratulate all our amazing seniors for getting to this point and submitting so many apps! It's not been easy for anyone, and we are noticing the effects that the COVID shutdowns and online schooling had on so many of our students. Our students have pushed themselves and shown great resilience to get so far. 

Additionally, many ICC students have already received wonderful offers of admission. Remember all offers of admission are offers and should be welcomed. Being welcomed to a college or university is worthy of appreciation and gratitude.

​A few interesting updates about admissions since our last post:

• More states are starting to adopt Direct Admission programs as outlines in this article by Inside Higher Ed. with the goal of encouraging students who would not even set up an application, let alone apply. Further, it's largely for institutions that are either open access or with high admit rates, but it's important to stay aware of possible changes which could mimic Texas where all schools participate, some with higher thresholds.
• Did you know that through November, 1st 836,679 "distinct first-year applicants" had applied to 834 colleges via the Common Application? That is A LOT of students--imagine all the essay writing!!
• Colleges and universities are becoming more creative at attracting students for enrollment, especially with the looming demographic cliff. There is already evidence of growing competition amongst states and even countries for the declining number of students. 
• We are often asked about how universities make selection. It's tough for universities, especially as grade inflation  (requires subscription) continues.