College Admissions Today: Key Trends and What’s Ahead
Thursday, September 10
5pm ET
Free
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The college admissions landscape continues to evolve rapidly, driven by shifting testing policies, record application volumes, and changing institutional priorities. For seniors and younger students preparing for the road ahead, understanding recent outcomes and emerging shifts is critical to building a competitive, forward-thinking strategy.
Join IvyWise admissions experts Anthony (formerly at Princeton), Claire (formerly at the University of Chicago), and Katie (formerly at Notre Dame) for a comprehensive look at the state of college admissions. Anthony, Claire, and Katie will unpack key takeaways from the 2025–2026 application cycle, analyze acceptance rate data, and share actionable insights into emerging trends. You will learn what these shifts mean for upcoming application cycles and how students can strategically position themselves for admissions success.
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Meet Our Expert Presenters
Anthony
Athletics
Highly Selective Admissions
Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Pre-Med
STEM
Undecided Students
Principal College Admissions Counselor
A principal counselor has at least three years of direct experience serving as a Dean and/or Director of undergraduate admissions at a highly selective U.S. college or university.
Assistant Director of Admission at Princeton University, ,
Washington, D.C. Metro
Claire
Athletics
Business
Data Science
Highly Selective Admissions
International Students
Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Neurodivergent Students
STEM
Transfer
Undecided Students
Principal College Admissions Counselor
A principal counselor has at least three years of direct experience in serving as a Dean and/or Director of undergraduate admissions at a highly selective U.S. college or university.
Senior Assistant Director of Admission at the University of Chicago
U.S. Midwest
Katie
Business
Highly Selective Admissions
Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Political Science and International Relations
Transfer
Undecided Students
Master College Admissions Counselor
A master designation indicates a counselor has an even more extensive background in admissions, college counseling, and/or tenure with IvyWise.
Assistant Director of Admissions at University of Notre Dame, ,
U.S. Northeast