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2025–2026 University of Michigan Admissions: What’s New and What You Need to Know
If you're planning to apply to the University of Michigan (U-M), one of the top public universities in the United States, the 2025–2026 admissions cycle brings several important updates. Below are the key changes you should know to better prepare your application.
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Notable Changes in U.S. College Admissions for 2025–2026
The 2025–2026 academic year brings several important changes to the admissions policies of U.S. universities, particularly affecting international students.
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Trump’s New Budget Proposal 2026: Which Education and Research Programs Are Facing Cuts?
On May 3rd, former President Donald Trump released a preliminary budget proposal—referred to as a “skinny budget”—for the 2026 fiscal year.
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Georgetown University to Join the Common App Starting Fall 2026
According to The Hoya, Georgetown University’s student newspaper, the prestigious school located in Washington, D.C. will officially join the Common Application (Common App) platform starting with the Fall 2026 admissions cycle.
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College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Virginia launched pre-major advising
All incoming first-year students will pair with trained advisors based on their expressed interests to...
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University of Virginia to have the option of deferring applications for 2024/2025
University of Virginia will have the option of deferring applications during the Early Decision and Early Action cycles this coming year
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SCHEV approved William & Mary’s School of Computing, Data Sciences, and Physics
The liberal arts and sciences reached a new milestone on Tuesday as the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) officially approved William & Mary's School of Computing, Data Sciences, and Physics.
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ACT to shorten exam time and make science portion optional
CEO of ACT recently announced changes to the ACT test which international might need to pay attention to.
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Supplemental Essay Prompts - 2024/2025 Application Cycle
The summer vacation could be a good time to write your personal essays. Let's check out some supplemental essay prompts for 2024/2025 collected from a number of colleges to get some ideas for your work.
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University of Connecticut: ED is now available
See all upcoming University of Connecticut undergraduate admissions deadlines and full admissions timeline.
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Lehigh Launches New Inter-college Undergraduate Degree in Integrated Business and Health
Starting in Fall of 2025, undergraduate students will be able to enroll in a new inter-college interdisciplinary program offered by the College of Health and the College of Business.
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Brown Adopts Need-Blind Admissions Policy
Brown University will shift to a need-blind admissions policy for international students starting with the class of 2029.
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Class of 2028: College Application Highlights
A college admissions season full of changes with more applicants, new rules, and even less clarity from schools. Let's find out!
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University of Florida adopts Early Action for admissions starting Fall 2024
Starting in the Fall of 2024, the University of Florida will provide two options for prospective students to apply: Early Action (EA) and Regular Decision (RD).
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