US EditionToday’s college admissions process isn’t just convoluted. It’s cruel
A federal lawsuit alleges 32 elite colleges conspired to raise attendance costs through early decision policies favoring wealthier students, claiming the admissions process is overly complex and unfair.
- The author applied regular decision to four colleges and received acceptance results by mail on April 1, completing their admissions process.
- The college admissions process has become more complicated and stressful over recent years, contrasting with the earlier relatively straightforward system described by the author's mother.
- Clemson University released early decision results in December, deferring many students who awaited reevaluation in the spring, causing confusion and fear among applicants.
- Harvard’s class of 2028 had a restricted early action acceptance rate of 8.7% and a regular decision rate of 2.71%, reflecting the intense competition and low admission rates.
- A federal lawsuit filed on August 8 alleges 32 elite colleges conspired to increase attendance costs and use binding early decisions to favor wealthier students, potentially impacting admissions policies.
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