The 25 Biggest Shifts in 2025 College Admissions: What They Mean for Your Teen

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Join us on Tuesday, July 22 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET to explore the top 25 college admissions trends of 2025. From AI and university funding to new early application deadlines and more.

 

Ideal for families with teens in grades 8-12.

AI, Test-Optional, Early Decision: What’s Really Shaping College Admissions?

College admissions have always been competitive, but now, they’re also unpredictable. Application numbers are soaring, AI tools are rewriting the rules, and traditional markers like test scores and resumes don’t carry the same weight anymore.

Join Paul Kanarek, Co-Founder of The Princeton Review and former CEO of Collegewise, for a session that makes sense of today’s rapidly changing admissions landscape. With over 40 years of experience in admissions and test prep, Paul has guided thousands of families through the college process.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The top admissions trends for 2025, and what they tell us about where things are headed

  • How AI and test-optional policies are changing how colleges evaluate students

  • Key insights from this year’s early applications, what worked, what didn’t, and why

  • Simple, low-stress strategies that help families stay ahead, starting as early as 9th grade

 

Bring your questions. Paul will offer real-time, thoughtful guidance based on what families like yours truly need to know.

👉 Reserve your spot today and gain a clearer path forward in this fast-changing landscape.

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Your Speakers

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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.

About Collegewise

Since 1999, our team of 100+ counselors has dedicated their expertise to creating a worry-free, effortless college application process for students of all levels. 

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

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