College Admissions in 2024: Top Trends to Know

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Published on Sep 16, 2024

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Approved by the registrar and assistant vice president of the Office of Academic Records on Sept. 4, 2024.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Grand Canyon University. Any sources cited were accurate as of the publish date.

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