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The Common App Split: International Applicants Fall 10% as U.S. Demand Keeps Rising
The newest Common App data shows two admissions markets moving in opposite directions: international applicants fell sharply while domestic access indicators rose. Here is what the split does—and does not—mean for applicants.
Yale Ends Test-Flexible Admissions: SAT or ACT Is Now Required
Yale has ended its test-flexible experiment. Beginning with the 2026–27 admissions cycle, every first-year and transfer applicant must submit the SAT or ACT. Here is what changed—and what applicants should do next.
Caltech Is Auditing Applications: What Its “Fraud Squad” Means for Students
Caltech has formalized one of the most rigorous application-verification systems in selective admissions. Here is what it checks, how students can prepare, and why honest applicants should not panic.
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