10 College Admissions Trends

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<p>Here’s an article from the end of March that poses some interesting thoughts about what trends emerged from last season’s admissions results. It will be interesting to note what, if any, NEW trends will surface this coming spring.</p>

<p>Here are the 10 trends. See the article for supporting details.</p>

<p>1) 2011 Was the Hardest Year to Get into College—Ever</p>

<p>2) College Applicants Are More Interested in Southern Schools</p>

<p>3) International Student Applications Are Surging</p>

<p>4) Ivy League for Graduate School Is the New Goal</p>

<p>5) Applicants From Technology Havens Have the Admissions Edge</p>

<p>6) The Waitlist Is Huge This Year</p>

<p>7) More Applicants Are Interested in Creative Writing</p>

<p>8) Homeschoolers Are on the Rise</p>

<p>9) More Californians Are Applying Out of State</p>

<p>10) Public Schools Are Accepting More Out-of-State Students</p>

<p>Maybe some of these trends from last admission season were even reflected in this fall’s ED/EA rounds. Some things never change.</p>

<p>[10</a> College Admissions Trends: Southern Schools, Waitlist, More - The Daily Beast](<a href=“10 College Admissions Trends: Southern Schools, Waitlist, More”>10 College Admissions Trends: Southern Schools, Waitlist, More)</p>

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<p>Very interesting! I am the living proof of )7! :)</p>

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<p>2011 was the hardest year? Apparently it’s going to get worse, especially because of 3
Californians are finding it harder to complete college within four years at a UC or CSU… that’s why we’re trying to get out and go to privates.
As for more public schools accepting out of schools… it’s only logical since they’re running out of funding and out-of-state students pay higher tuition fees.
International applicants are surging… almost all of my friends in China are trying to aim for American colleges.
Interesting articles…</p>