While Top Universities Get More Applications Than Ever, First Generation and Low-Income Students can’t Afford to Apply
/The disparity in the college application process is more prevalent than ever. Inside Higher Ed reported that large colleges and universities with competitive acceptance rates are getting more applicants than ever, while smaller schools with higher acceptance rates aren’t getting enough. Data from the National Association for College Admission Counseling showed that students who are first-generation or low-income aren’t applying to colleges at the same rates as they used to. They believe that the Common App is not doing enough to narrow the gap between students who can afford to apply for college versus those who can’t.