his week in college admissions, Notre Dame reinstates standardized testing, Columbia moves its annual admissions data announcement to September, undergraduate humanities degrees reach their lowest number in decades, and the UC system assesses its high school course requirements.
The University of Notre Dame will reinstate standardized testing for students applying during the 2027-2028 admissions cycle.
Columbia University is changing the way it releases admissions data. Historically, Columbia has announced admissions statistics in December, after Early Decision applicants are notified, and in March, after Regular Decision applicants are notified. However, starting with the Class of 2031, Columbia will delay announcing admissions data until the following September. The change seeks to reflect more accurate admissions data.
According to a report tracking undergraduate degrees released by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 2025 saw the lowest number of humanities degrees since 1991. In contrast, degrees in business, engineering, natural sciences, and health and medical sciences have seen major increases in recent years.
Since 1999, the University of California system has required high school students to take specific courses, known as the “A-G requirements,” to gain admission to a UC campus. Those courses have remained the same for decades. However, UC faculty leaders announced that they will assess those required courses and announce recommendations for changes in May.
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