first‑generation student enrollment

first‑generation student enrollment

College Admissions Myths Exposed Will First‑Gen Dropouts Rise?

A 23% drop in first-generation enrollment at large public universities since the end of race-conscious admissions signals rising dropout risk for these students. The shift is driven by tighter budgets, test-optional fallout, and a new interview regime that sidelines soft skills. First-Generation Enrollment Trends Since the End of Race-Conscious Admissions