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663. ADMISSIONS NOTES FOR THE HS GRADUATING CLASS OF 2026
Every year, new calculations and complications impact the college application process. Amy and Mike invited educational consultant Rebecca Stuart-Orlowski to return to the show with admissions notes for the HS graduating class of 2026.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
Is the enrollment cliff real, and what does it mean for the Class of 2026?
Which colleges and universities are becoming more popular?
With the science section in the ACT becoming optional, should students still take it?
Is building a balanced college list enough?
With changing math standards and the…
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