College Admission Trends 2025: What Happened?

Discover what truly shaped the most competitive, unpredictable, and tech-infused admissions cycle in modern history.

The Class of 2025 faced a college admissions landscape unlike any other. With record-breaking application numbers, plummeting acceptance rates, and fast-evolving policies around testing, AI, and legacy admissions, students and families were left navigating a maze of uncertainty.

In this data-rich, expert-led webinar, nationally recognized college admissions strategist Judi Robinovitz unpacks what happened—and what it means for future applicants.

What You’ll Learn

  • Why the Class of 2025 faced historic application surges

  • Which colleges became the "New Ivies"—and why employers love them

  • The real impact of test-optional policies—and why “test-preferred” is on the rise

  • How AI is changing both the application process and how colleges evaluate candidates

  • Demographic shifts—including the rising popularity of Southern colleges

  • What skyrocketing waitlist numbers and ED/EA stats reveal about yield protection

  • The growing role of affordability in student decision-making

  • How legacy admissions are evolving in the post-affirmative-action era

Who Should Attend?

  • Parents of college-bound high school students

  • High school students (grades 9–12) preparing for the college process

  • School counselors, IECs, and educators looking to stay current on national trends

  • Anyone who wants to make informed, strategic decisions in the evolving admissions landscape

Why Attend?

This isn’t just a summary of headlines. Judi provides:

  • Expert interpretation of complex data and national reports

  • Actionable insights to strengthen your child’s admissions strategy

  • A clear path forward in an uncertain environment

Seats are limited for this highly anticipated webinar. Secure your spot today and gain the clarity and confidence you need to support your student’s academic journey.

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About our Presenter

Judi Robinovitz
Certified Educational Planner

Judi has been guiding students through their college counseling for over 35 years. As an educational consultant, she authored numerous books, articles, and software on test preparation and college planning. In her 23-year tenure at Educational Testing Service, Judi was technical liaison to the College Board. She wrote the College Board’s first SAT-prep software and strategy chapters for their original SAT-prep books. Judi founded Score At The Top Learning Centers & Schools in South Florida. Accredited by AdvancED/Cognia, her five locations provide academic tutoring, SAT/ACT preparation, courses for credit, and full-time private school in intentionally small classes of one to six students. Judi achieved perfect scores on the SAT and has devoted her professional life to helping students achieve academic success.

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