College Admissions in a Time of Change with Dr. Angel Pérez

In this episode, Dr. Angel Pérez, CEO of NACAC, gives his perspective on the shifting trends in higher education following the pandemic, including how the current political landscape is affecting both cost and admissions. One of these trends is Direct Admissions, which is a new admissions process many schools are adopting that can be advantageous to students and families.

Dr. Pérez also touches on the affordability of college and how many students end up not paying the full sticker price for tuition. He wraps this episode up with some tips for students on how to navigate the admissions process in the age of AI and the importance of authenticity in applications.