[Mick]

Forbes noted that they expect slightly more than a 4% increase in individuals matriculating this fall for the first time. Forbes also noted that before the pandemic, more 16-19 year olds entered the work force; in fact, their unemployment rate decreased to 9.2%, lowest U.R. in 70 years. They anticipate fewer enrollees at community and regional four year colleges thanks to the demographic factors already noted.

Why It’ll Likely Be Easier Getting Into College, Even The Ivy League, This Coming Admissions Cycle

Non-selective schools are already closing. One of my neighbors told me that the CSU system is facing consolidation. Her child goes to Sonoma State, one of the schools under pressure. The UC and CSU systems face a $1 billion shortfall in 2025/2026.

Looks like the CSUs have hit on an interesting way to goose enrollment: No applications. If you fit a certain demographic set (geography and grades, etc.), they will just send you an acceptance letter.

No need to apply: Cal State is automatically admitting high school students with good grades

[Mick]

Forbes noted that they expect slightly more than a 4% increase in individuals matriculating this fall for the first time. Forbes also noted that before the pandemic, more 16-19 year olds entered the work force; in fact, their unemployment rate decreased to 9.2%, lowest U.R. in 70 years. They anticipate fewer enrollees at community and regional four year colleges thanks to the demographic factors already noted.

Why It’ll Likely Be Easier Getting Into College, Even The Ivy League, This Coming Admissions Cycle

Non-selective schools are already closing. One of my neighbors told me that the CSU system is facing consolidation. Her child goes to Sonoma State, one of the schools under pressure. The UC and CSU systems face a $1 billion shortfall in 2025/2026.

Looks like the CSUs have hit on an interesting way to goose enrollment: No applications. If you fit a certain demographic set (geography and grades, etc.), they will just send you an acceptance letter.

No need to apply: Cal State is automatically admitting high school students with good grades