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December 11, 2025

Application trend
December 1 deadline update
Data Analytics and ResearchDecember 11, 2025
Applicants and applications through December 1, 2025 are up year-over-year, with applicants applying to slightly more schools on average. First-generation applicants increased by 11% compared to this point during 2024-25, and applicants from below-median income ZIP codes grew at the same rate.
Research brief
Expanding postsecondary access through statewide direct admissions: Learnings from a multiyear partnership
Data Analytics and ResearchDecember 4, 2025
The Connecticut Automatic Admission Program (CAAP) has proven effective at engaging first-generation and low- and middle-income students by simplifying eligibility requirements. Its success highlights how removing application barriers, combined with timely information, significantly strengthens the pathway to college for students who face the greatest obstacles.
Application trend
November 1 deadline update
Data Analytics and ResearchNovember 13, 2025
This report provides an early look at first-year college application trends, highlighting shifts in applicant numbers, demographics, and where students are applying. It offers a snapshot of early activity in the current cycle and insights into how application patterns continue to evolve year over year.