Admissions offices at the Claremont Colleges have revamped their offerings to connect with prospective students during the COVID-19 pandemic, including developing video tours, hosting virtual fly-in programs and changing application requirements.
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Legacy and donor-related students make up 16.3 percent of Pitzer’s, 7 percent of CMC’s classes of 2023
A new report provides details on preferential admissions practices for legacy students and applicants related to college donors.
Through a turbulent process, 5Cs admit classes of 2024
Though the coronavirus threw the transition to college into uncertainty for many, the 5Cs have mostly assembled their classes of 2024.
Class of 2024 grapples with college decisions during the pandemic
As decision day approaches, prospective 5C students are navigating canceled campus visits and uncertainty about in-person classes this fall.
Pomona College to temporarily suspend standardized testing requirements
The Pomona faculty voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to suspend the school’s requirement that all applicants provide standardized test results to be considered for admission.
Harvey Mudd cancels admitted students programs amid coronavirus fears
Harvey Mudd College is canceling its admitted students programming in April in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
OPINION: Harvey Mudd’s removal of SAT Subject Test requirement is a step in equalizing the college admissions process
By removing the SAT Subject Test requirement from its admissions process, Harvey Mudd is leveling the playing field for low-income students.
Pomona removes criminal history question from application
Starting this year, Pomona removed an application question asking prospective students if they have criminal histories.
Harvey Mudd eliminates SAT subject test requirement
Beginning for the class of 2025, Harvey Mudd will no longer require applicants to submit SAT subject tests.
Pomona, CMC, Scripps release previously withheld class of 2023 admissions data
Pomona and CMC released their previously-withheld admissions rates, with Pomona’s holding constant and CMC’s rising slightly.