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A Peek Behind the Curtain
The chief enrollment officer at the University of Colorado Boulder sheds light on the many nuances of the college admission process.
By Amy Hutton
A s the chief enrollment officer at the University of Colorado Boulder, one of the most com- mon questions I get is what it takes to be admitted to the university. Of course, another common question I get is if I know Coach Prime, but that’s for ano- ther time. As far as admission, counselors want to know all they can so they can sup- port their students, and students want to know how to prepare a successful application. Yet, the reality of what goes into college admission is more com- plex than a single answer. Institutions are grappling with whether to remain
test-optional, how to navigate the U.S. Supreme Court ruling regarding race in college admission, how to pre- pare for the declining number of high school graduates, how to balance budgets with inflation, and how to prepare for what litigation might be coming next. Positioning a university for long-term health is critical and plays into how colleges make admis- sion decisions. As counselors look to help stu- dents navigate this complex system, I know it can be beneficial for them to have a peek behind the curtain.
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