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ICYMI: #CommonApp's new briefing explores the impact of last June’s SCOTUS ruling banning affirmative action on student application behaviors. Read more about what we’ve learned in a unique application season here: https://lnkd.in/deT2G8Rn

In case you missed it last week, join us in celebrating Kim Cook, Miguel Costa Gonzalez, Descatur “Des” Potier, and Sara Strickland as our newest members of the Board of Directors! The Common App Board of Directors brings together distinguished leaders from college admissions, counseling, and diverse fields. Their guidance will bring us closer to achieving our moonshot of making college accessible for all. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4b0TsJa

“The first year we deployed Common App, we had our largest freshman class in a decade. The year after that, we experienced exponential growth.” - Michael Bailey Discover how North Carolina Central University shifted from receiving inconsistent application numbers to ultimately achieving exponential growth. #collegeadmissions #CommonApp

The Supreme Court’s decision on June 29, 2023, ended race-conscious admissions in higher education. While many of the ramifications of these court decisions are still to be seen, we are now nearing the end of the first full application season following this landmark decision. Using the Common App’s extensive data warehouse, we are uniquely positioned to explore whether students’ application behaviors may have responded to these highly publicized court cases on a national level. Read more about the early results of this inflection point with our latest research brief: https://lnkd.in/deT2G8Rn

We are thrilled to welcome Kim Cook, Miguel Costa Gonzalez, Descatur “Des” Potier, and Sara Strickland as our newest members of the Board of Directors! The Common App Board of Directors comprises distinguished leaders from college admissions, counseling, and various other fields, all united by a shared commitment to enhancing global college access. Their guidance and expertise have been instrumental in shaping Common App’s strategic direction to fulfill its mission. Full story below: https://bit.ly/4b0TsJa

¡Mira la grabación del seminario web de Federal Student Aid an Office of the U.S. Department of Education en español con subtítulos en inglés! Es un gran recurso para estudiantes, padres y profesionales sobre el formulario FAFSA de este año. 📚 -- Check out the Federal Student Aid an Office of the U.S. Department of Education webinar recording in Spanish with English subtitles! It's a great resource for students, parents, and professionals on this year's FAFSA form. 📚 https://bit.ly/3VbCqDa

ICYMI: Check out our latest publication, the Equity Innovations Guide, for information and data on the steps we’re taking to close our equity gap. Reaching our moonshot goal will require bold strokes, but we’re excited about our Next Chapter work! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gBJ6CfbN

We're thrilled to introduce our latest resource, the Equity Innovations Guide, designed to show how we are aiming to expand on those we serve. As we work towards our ambitious goal of closing our equity gap by 2030, this guide unveils our progress, early successes, and plans for the future. Dive into the details and download your copy today: https://lnkd.in/gBJ6CfbN

The University of Illinois Chicago and Illinois State University are both state institutions in very different environments - one urban, one rural. Yet, both are achieving their recruitment goals and improving efficiency. Explore how Common App is supporting institutions of all types to reimagine their admissions process and support #enrollment. #CommonApp #collegeadmissions

Don’t forget to#FillOutTheFAFSA! While there have been some unexpected setbacks, it is important to complete your application as soon as you can. 🎓 Visit our paying for college page for more information. 👇 https://bit.ly/3Q9Owdd