https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=44175 Record application growth has produced application inflation, increasing selectivity and unpredictability. The institutional advantage of Binding Early Decision and Early Action allocates large portions of classes early, disadvantaging applicants needing to compare financial aid. Simultaneously, a move toward holistic admissions and test-optional policies prioritizes essays and personal narratives over standardized scores, while technology and AI reshape processing. Financial anxiety and enrollment shifts further intensify operational pressures on applicants and institutions. en-us Tue, 20 May 2025 17:01:04 +0530 Tue, 20 May 2025 17:01:04 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=44175 Record application growth has produced application inflation, increasing selectivity and unpredictability. The institutional advantage of Binding Early Decision and Early Action allocates large portions of classes early, disadvantaging applicants needing to compare financial aid. Simultaneously, a move toward holistic admissions and test-optional policies prioritizes essays and personal narratives over standardized scores, while technology and AI reshape processing. Financial anxiety and enrollment shifts further intensify operational pressures on applicants and institutions. News - Tue, 20 May 2025 17:01:04 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=44175