This blog is the 3rd in a series of 3
High-quality admissions data is critical to the success of any data-driven college planning process. While we cannot predict the future, we can use historical data to put events in context. At CPC, we've partnered with College Kickstart to stay on top of the latest admissions data to help students and parents navigate the process through information vs. emotion.
Recently, the team at College Kickstart invited us to join a partner roundtable, where they shared their first look at Class of 2025 results and implications for the upcoming application cycle. While the data is preliminary, we wanted to share with you some of the important insights we took away from the session.
Let's talk about the Class of 2025 through the lens of data collected from 100 schools to date and how students responded to submitting test scores.
Plenty of applicants submitted test scores
Admission Rates for schools reviewed were higher if students submitted test scores
Admit Rate with Test (average of schools below)- 27%
Admit Rate without Test - (average of schools below) -17%
Takeaways so far
Preparing for, taking, and doing well on the test is still the best play
With test-optional policies continuing for most schools in the upcoming application cycle, expect applications volumes to stay high
Adopt a more conservative school list - certain selective schools are turning very selective due to increased application volume and higher lean towards early decision applications - Bucknell University, Boston College, Colgate University
Flagship Public Universities may not be an easy admit if students continue to hedge bets for lower-cost alternatives to private schools
Keep early applications on the front burner - while we recognize a binding contract may not always be the best option, schools are widening the gap between early and regular decision
In case you missed the 1st in the series "...Increase in Applications", Click Here.
In case you missed the 2nd "...Increase in Early Decision Admits", Click Here.
If you would like to discuss test strategies for your student, schedule a no-obligation chat with us.
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