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New Evidence on the Effect of Changes in College Admissions Policies After the Pandemic

This research provides evidence from Admissions Research Consortium institutions on applications, admissions, and enrollment trends through fall 2024 as well as evidence on first-year college student outcomes through the 2023-24 academic year.

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Higher Education Brief: Classic Learning Test Concordance with the SAT

A fact sheet addressing inquiries specifically related to the concordance published by Classic Learning Test.

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Student Perceptions and Data Realities on the Benefits and Costs of College

This research examines high school seniors’ sentiment toward the value of college before, during, and after the pandemic. Substantial declines in favorable views about the value of college during the pandemic are not explained by similarly timed changes in costs and benefits associated with college. Students who express less favorable views of college after the pandemic are more likely to enroll than similar pre-pandemic students, suggesting a change in the connection between student sentiment and actions.

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