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Along with its partner will I GET in, will I fit in is one of the largest worries of the college admission process. And for those of us on the business end of the college search, how do we help all students, including those from diverse backgrounds, understand how our community will help them become their best self?

In my opinion, there’s not a quick fix, no magic answers - if there was, every college campus would reflect the demographic make up of the United States. But I think returning to old school admission tennants while understanding the experiences that have shaped Gen Z so far in their young lives may give some insight.
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Will I Fit In

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Will I Fit In?

Claire Fitzgibbon
Along with its partner will I GET in, will I fit in is one of the largest worries of the college admission process. And for those of us on the business end of the college search, how do we help all students, including those from diverse backgrounds, understand how our community will help them become their best self?

In my opinion, there’s not a quick fix, no magic answers - if there was, every college campus would reflect the demographic make up of the United States. But I think returning to old school admission tennants while understanding the experiences that have shaped Gen Z so far in their young lives may give some insight.

Gen Z

  • Tech natives
  • Value transparency and authenticity
  • Approaching a majority minority generation
  • Great Recession leads to financial responsibility

Building the Inquiry Pool

  • Welcoming web and social media presence
  • Recruiting environment
  • Professional relationships
  • Personal communication
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The Admission Committee

  • Complete the app
  • Understanding bias in reading
  • Personalization
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Yielding the Next Class

  • Make 9 connections
  • A welcoming campus visit
  • On campus parnerships
  • Know your waiting list
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Welcome Home!

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