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March 1 deadline update
March 12, 2026
Application trend
March 1 deadline update
Data Analytics and ResearchMarch 12, 2026Applicants and applications through March 1, 2026 are up year-over-year, with applicants applying to slightly more schools on average. First-generation applicants increased by 6% compared to this point in 2024-25, and applicants from below-median income ZIP codes grew by 8%.
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Research brief
First-generation status in context, part five: Enrollment, persistence, and degree completion by detailed parental education
Data Analytics and ResearchFebruary 23, 2026This research brief moves beyond the traditional first-generation binary, analyzing more than 30 specific combinations of parental education to demonstrate significant nuance in college enrollment and degree completion outcomes. The findings, which cluster into four patterns, offer a more precise lens for institutions to identify and tailor support for students.
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Application trend
February 1 deadline update
Data Analytics and ResearchFebruary 16, 2026Applicants and applications through February 1, 2026 are up year-over-year, with applicants applying to slightly more schools on average. First-generation applicants increased by 7% compared to this point during 2024-25, and applicants from below-median income ZIP codes grew at 8%.
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