College Admissions in 2024: "A Year Like No Other"

Hosts Jon and Mushtaq are joined by ACE President Ted Mitchell to examine the complexities of college admissions in 2024. They discuss the potentially devastating impacts of the problems with the redesigned FAFSA form, reflect on the repercussions of the 2023 Supreme Court ruling on race in admissions, and examine the issues surrounding legacy admissions and the resurgence of standardized testing requirements.  Tweet suggestions, links, and questions to @ACEducation or email [email protected]. Here are some of the links and references from this week's show: As Colleges Receive FAFSA Records, Some Ask: 'How Do We Trust This Data?' The Washington Post (sub. req.) | March 31, 2024 NCAN's FAFSA Tracker National College Attainment Network Extending Enrollment and Financial Aid Deadlines American Council on Education Can You Create a Diverse College Class Without Affirmative Action? The New York Times (sub. req.)  | March 9, 2024 OPINION: Banning Legacy Admissions Will Deliver Another Blow to the Children of Black Alumni The Hechinger Report | March 30, 2024 Why Elite Colleges Are Bringing the SAT Back Vox | Feb. 27, 2024

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