admissions

October 31, 2022

Supreme Court conservative majority signals opposition to affirmative action

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in two affirmative action cases. The six conservative members signaled they may overturn decades of precedent and rule that race-conscious admissions are unlawful.

Michael Burke

July 19, 2021

University of California makes more admission offers following big spike in applications

After receiving a record number of applications, UC admits more students than ever but also accepts a lower percentage of them.

Michael Burke

February 11, 2021

Why the University of California is seeing a massive surge in freshman applications

College access experts attribute the massive spike in applications partially to the elimination of the SAT and ACT in admissions.

Michael Burke

October 30, 2020

With test scores out, college essays count more

Since SAT/ACT exams are optional, colleges in California and nationwide want to know more about students and their pandemic challenges.

Larry Gordon

January 29, 2020

CSU trustees delay decision to require extra high school class for admission

An independent group will be commissioned to study CSU's proposal to require a fourth year of high school math in freshman admissions.

Michael Burke

August 27, 2019

College Board revises plans for single “adversity score” as tool in admissions

In response to criticism, the College Board is reforming a new admissions tool meant to measure hardships that a freshman applicant faces.

Michael Burke

July 23, 2019

California State University increases application fee to $70 per campus

The application fee rise from $55 per CSU campus is the system’s first in 30 years.

Larry Gordon

August 23, 2017

UC faculty mentors will help the growing ranks of first-generation students

Almost half of UC's incoming freshman are in the first generation in their families to attend a four-year college or university. UC is bolstering counseling and other support for those students to help them graduate.

Larry Gordon

June 8, 2016

UC admissions applicants face more essay choices, shorter lengths

Admissions officials say the change may help them identify talent and potential.

Larry Gordon