More than 45,000 high school seniors across the state will receive personalized college admission letters this week letting them know which colleges have agreed to automatically admit them.
Why it matters: The letters are part of the direct admissions pilot program that offers students a chance to skip applications and fees and enroll directly into a college that has pre-approved them.
State of play: During the pilot phase, about half of the direct admission letters will include personalized financial aid estimates, including merit-based scholarships students are likely to receive.
Between the lines: Complicated applications and financial aid headaches can drive students away from considering college.
Leaders hope that making the process more user-friendly will encourage more students to consider higher education.
