Tuesday, April 14, 2026
An episode of the Scholars Strategy Network podcast examines how rapid policy changes, from restrictions on race-conscious admissions to shifting testing requirements, are reshaping the college admissions landscape.
Professor Julie J. Park explains that these overlapping changes are creating confusion for students and families while also altering who applies and enrolls.
“There are a bunch of things that have happened in a relatively short time … it makes sense that students and families are feeling kind of just a lot,” Park says.
The episode also explores broader impacts, including declining racial diversity at some selective institutions and the complex relationship between race and socioeconomic status in admissions.
