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January 1 deadline update
January 15, 2026
Application trend
January 1 deadline update
Data Analytics and ResearchJanuary 15, 2026Applicants and applications through January 1, 2025 are up year-over-year, with applicants applying to slightly more schools on average. First-generation applicants increased by 9% compared to this point during 2024-25, and applicants from below-median income ZIP codes grew at the same rate.
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Application trend
December 1 deadline update
Data Analytics and ResearchDecember 11, 2025Applicants 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.
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Research brief
Expanding postsecondary access through statewide direct admissions: Learnings from a multiyear partnership
Data Analytics and ResearchDecember 4, 2025The 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.
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