The Family Tree May be the Next Leaf to Fall in College Admissions

The Family Tree May be the Next Leaf to Fall in College Admissions

Legacy admissions give preferential treatment to applicants with familial ties to a college, often boosting their chances of acceptance, but this practice faces increasing scrutiny and legal challenges following the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action. The scope and definition of legacy status vary widely across institutions, and many colleges are reconsidering or revising their legacy policies amid growing debate.

Goodbye College Essays! The Only Question is How Fast College Admissions Will Pivot

Goodbye College Essays! The Only Question is How Fast College Admissions Will Pivot

The College Sage explores how ChatGPT and AI language tools are rapidly transforming the college admissions essay landscape, demonstrating both impressive writing capabilities and the growing potential for AI-detection software to identify machine-generated content. As colleges grapple with these changes, admissions may shift toward new formats like graded academic papers, interviews, and video submissions to better assess authentic student voices, prompting a broader rethinking of the application process with an emphasis on integrity and equity.

Flying High with The College Sage at Trident Tech’s South Carolina Aeronautical Training Center

Flying High with The College Sage at Trident Tech’s South Carolina Aeronautical Training Center

From avionics to aerospace, the South Carolina Aeronautical Training Center at Trident Technical College is opening exciting pathways for students across the Lowcountry and beyond. The College Sage toured this cutting-edge facility and discovered a wealth of hands-on programs, transfer opportunities, and career-aligned training in engineering, robotics, and aviation.

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