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colleges make admissions process friendlier amid fewer applicants

With fewer students applying, colleges are working to make admissions less intimidating and more open.

Nov 2, 2026, 6:01 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (National Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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NPR News reported that colleges are adapting their admissions processes in response to a decline in student applicants.

Admissions offices, traditionally seen as daunting and secretive, are now focusing on creating a more open and friendly experience for prospective students.

This shift aims to reduce stress and make the process easier for applicants, reflecting changing dynamics in higher education enrollment.

Colleges hope these changes will encourage more students to apply and feel welcomed during admissions.

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  1. NPR News: With students scarce, college admissions offices get friendlier, less intimidating
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