Hundreds of Arizona freshmen are expected to attend one of the state’s three public universities this fall without having ever submitted a college application.
The big picture: It’s part of an automatic admission program that aims to increase college enrollment among Arizona high schoolers, especially those who are Latino or live in lower-income communities.
Why it matters: The percentage of Arizona high school students who pursue secondary education is 15 points below the national average, according to the ASU Helios Decision Center for Educational Excellence.
How it works: The Personalized Admissions Project allows Arizona State University, University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University to review the transcripts of high schoolers in participating districts.
- University admissions determine which students have already met the requirements to qualify for admission and send them an acceptance letter, which includes financial aid resources, in the fall of their senior year.