According to the latest Common App report, the number of first-year applicants to college has increased 4% compared to last year. Application volume has also grown by 7%.

While applications to college for 2025-26 are up overall in this year's cycle, the number of international applicants has seen a sharp decline. The latest report from the Common Application points to ...

Black or African-American students are applying to college at the fastest rate, defying expectations after affirmative action was ended.

Black or African American students are applying to college at a faster rate than any other group, with applications rising 11 ...