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Last updated: 2026-07-31T17:38:11.199Z

University of California System Announces Record First-Year Admissions for Fall 2026

SFGATE · 2026-07-31T00:00:00.000Z

The University of California system has reported a record 102,031 first-year California students were offered admission for Fall 2026, marking an increase of 1,458 students from the prior year. While the overall admission rate across the system rose to 78%, UC Berkeley experienced a 4% decrease in admissions for California students.

Georgia Tech Removes Supplemental Essay for Fall 2027 First-Year Applicants

WSB-TV · 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z

Georgia Tech has announced it will no longer require a supplemental short-answer essay for first-year applicants beginning with the Fall 2027 admissions cycle. This policy change aims to reduce barriers and streamline the application process for prospective students. The university will continue its holistic review process, focusing on other aspects of applicants' profiles.

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