High school seniors in Connecticut can apply to a new Automatic Admission Program if they meet eligibility and automatically be admitted to several colleges and universities. The deadline is quickly approaching.
Students who meet the eligibility and are graduating in the spring have until Jan. 4 to fill out one application form, which is available to them at no cost.
To be eligible, students need to be in the top 30 percent of their graduating class.
The institutions that are participating are:
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- Central Connecticut State University
- Eastern Connecticut State University
- Southern Connecticut State University
- Western Connecticut State University
- Goodwin University
- Mitchell College
- University of Bridgeport
- University of New Haven
- University of Saint Joseph
After applying, Common App sends letters to eligible applicants informing them they have been accepted into participating colleges and universities and encouraging them to decide to enroll.
“A degree in higher education will help young adults achieve their career goals, and by simplifying the application process, we can make it easier for high school students – especially those whose families have never sought higher education – to apply and then ultimately enroll in a college or university,” Gov. Ned Lamont said in a statement. “I strongly encourage eligible high school students to seize this opportunity and apply – there is no cost to submit an application, and this can be a great start to embark on their postsecondary journeys.”
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Get more information on the admission criteria for each institution and applying here.
The governor's office said 2,266 students applied for the round of applications that ended in October. In 2022, there were 1,617 applications.
