Unpacking This Year's 'Craziest' College Admissions Season

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Apr 3, 2024

This year's college admissions season has been the "craziest" ever, according to education journalist and author Jeffrey Selingo. Applicants to Common Application colleges are up 6 percent - the highest on record. Plus, with a recent calculation error by the Department of Education, FAFSA-eligible students are left in the dark about their financial aid status. Selingo joins us for a deep dive on this year's college application conundrum. Plus, we take listener calls.

*This segment is guest-hosted by Kousha Navidar

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