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This Week in College Admissions – 7/18/25

Expert Admissions

This week in college admissions, international student visas are down from last year, the Army is making changes to ROTC programs, public trust in higher education has risen, and a housing survey shows that students value privacy and mental health support.

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The Evolution of College Recruitment: What’s Working in 2025

Ruffaloni

As higher education faces what experts call an “ enrollment cliff ,” with projections showing a potential 15% decline in traditional college-aged students, institutions are radically re-imagining their recruitment strategies.

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A guide to STEM Summer Camps and Programs

College Essay Guy

Even if it doesnt carry the weight of a free, selective program, it can show admissions officers your initiative and a passion for learning. Read this: What do colleges look for in students? Ameer Drane is a freelance writer who specializes in writing about college admissions and career development.

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My Experience with Caltech’s House Culture: “Harry Potter 2.0?”

Caltech Admissions

Bechtel is part of Caltech’s unaffiliated housing, so any undergraduate student can live there. This year, as a sophomore, I decided to live in the Bechtel Residence, which is a suite style residence. I currently live in an 8-person suite with my friends, and we share two bathrooms and a common living room.

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The Duke Academic Calendar: Key Dates + Tips

AdmissionSight

If youre planning to apply to Duke, consider working with an admissions consultant to help you stay organized and improve your application. The Duke academic calendar includes dates for registration, holidays, exams, and more. Use it to plan ahead and avoid missing anything important.

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Top 8 Jewish Colleges in the U.S. + Scholarships for Jewish Students

AdmissionSight

Brandeis University was founded by the American Jewish community in 1948 to provide higher education opportunities for Jewish students at a time when many were being excluded. The university has an undergraduate student body that is about 35% Jewish , which gives it a distinct identity in higher education.

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The Best Majors at Stanford University

The Koppelman Group

There are 7,841 undergraduate students, and more than one acre of campus per undergrad with a contiguous campus of over 8,000 acres with more than 600 buildings. To ensure students at Stanford are ready to excel in this environment, the admissions team at Stanford seeks out the best of the best when it comes to prospective students.