Coalition for College
File:Coalition for College logo.png | |
Nickname | The Coalition |
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Formation | 2015 |
Type | Nonprofit |
Purpose | United States college admissions application processing |
Products | Coalition Application |
Website | coalitionforcollegeaccess |
Formerly called | Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success |
The Coalition for College,[1] formerly the Coalition for Access, Affordability, and Success (CAAS), is an American nonprofit organization that runs the Coalition Application, a U.S. college application platform. It was founded in 2015, and says it aims to provide a holistic application that assists disadvantaged students.[2][3][4][5][6] Its main competitor is the more widely used Common Application.[5]
Coalition Application process
Students who apply via the Coalition Application create a portfolio about themselves, starting as early as 9th grade.[7]
Members
The Coalition launched with 83 member schools, which were required to meet a set of criteria for selectivity and access.[7] 56 institutions used it in its first year.[3] As of 2019[update], approximately 150 institutions offered it.[1]
Reception
Some higher education experts were intrigued or excited by the application's launch. Others questioned whether it will truly help improve college access.[7]
In 2019, Inside Higher Ed reported widespread complaints that the application was difficult to fill out.[1]
See also
- Common Application
- College admissions in the United States
- Transfer admissions in the United States
- Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), UK
References
- ^ a b c Jaschik, Scott (November 25, 2019). "Coalition application draws significant criticism". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ Hoover, Eric (October 2, 2015). "New College-Application Site Aims to Capture Traits of Success — Like Grit and Engagement". Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ a b Hoover, Eric (August 1, 2016). "The 'Coalition' Application Has Arrived". Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ Urquidez, Sara (November 24, 2015). "New college application will help students in financial need". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ a b Pappano, Laura (October 26, 2015). "A New Coalition of Elite Colleges Tries to Reshape Admissions". The New York Times. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ Gewertz, Catherine (September 29, 2015). "Alternative to 'Common App' Aims to Help Students Apply to College". Education Week. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ a b c Anderson, Nick (October 5, 2015). "The new college admissions coalition: Is it really about access?". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
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