What Is Rolling Admission and How Does It Work?
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When people hear the term “rolling admission,” they typically think of a college where students can come and go as they please without committing to long-term enrollment. This is not the only way rolling admission works, though.
Many colleges use rolling admission to increase the number of students they admit each year. Under rolling admission, the college commits to admit a certain number of new students each year, regardless of the applications they receive. This allows the college to provide more opportunities to students who may not have been able to get in under more traditional admission policies.
Some colleges also use rolling admission to allow more talented students to join their campuses. By committing to admit a certain number of students from each region or state, a college can attract top students from all over the country. This can open up opportunities for students who might not have been able to get into a more selective school on their own.