2026 Admissions Results Revealed: What the New Data Means for Your Teen

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Join us on Tuesday, February 10th at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET to learn what this year's early acceptances reveal and how these insights can help your teen put together a stronger admissions strategy.

 

Ideal for parents with teens in grades 7-11.

What the Latest 2026 Admissions Results Reveal

The 2026 Early Action and Early Decision admissions results are in, and the emerging trends are hard to miss. Application volume is fluctuating in new ways. Selectivity is tightening in unexpected places. Updated testing policies are producing patterns we did not see in the previous cycles.

These changes are happening right now. Understanding these latest shifts allows you to plan with real-time information rather than outdated assumptions.

Paul Kanarek will guide you through this new data. As the Co-founder of The Princeton Review and former CEO of Collegewise, Paul has over 40 years of experience. He is known for turning complex statistics into clear, actionable advice families can use immediately.


What You’ll Learn: 

  • The Latest Takeaways: We break down the most significant findings from the 2026 cycle so far and what colleges are prioritizing right now

  • New Decision Factors: A clear look at how AI tools, testing choices, and current review practices are shaping decisions

  • Real Success Stories: Examples of what helped applicants succeed in this specific cycle and the missteps that held others back

  • Your Action Plan: Practical steps your family can take this spring to stay ahead as these trends unfold

 

👉 Reserve your spot today. Gain a clear path forward in this fast-changing landscape.

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Paul Kanarek

Co-founder of The Princeton Review & Former Collegewise CEO

Paul Kanarek is a globally recognized expert in college admission and testing, having founded The Princeton Review in California in 1983 and later becoming the CEO of Collegewise in 2015. Widely quoted in all major papers, he has appeared on multiple television shows and has spoken about US college admissions all over the world. Despite his academic record in high school, which his mother would say didn't hint at a career in education, Paul has since become one of the world's foremost experts on testing and admissions. He is renowned for his lively, insightful, and inspiring talks, such as in College Admissions Today: Fact vs Fiction, where he debunks some of the more painful mythology surrounding college admissions while being entertaining and informative. Giddy at the opportunity to help families genuinely enjoy finding a great college fit, Paul Kanarek is a testament to the power of hard work and determination in achieving one's goals.

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Collegewise empowers students academically and relieves parents of their project management duties through our personalized counseling and tutoring programs. 

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