Applying to college can be daunting — filling out applications, paying fees, writing essays. Then waiting, often with uncertainty, to see if the college says yes.
But a new statewide initiative aims to flip that process, making the path to college smoother and more accessible for Alabama’s high school seniors.
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Alabama Direct Admission Initiative unveiled Thursday (July 31) uses an online tool to match high school seniors with two- and four-year colleges across the state. If a student’s academic profile aligns with a college’s criteria, the college will offer admission — no traditional application required.
‘A first solution’
“This is a first solution that helps our young people to make informed decisions about their future,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. “Whether that means preparing for a two-year degree, a four-year university, or technical credentials that lead straight to a good-paying Alabama job. That’s not just a win for education, that’s a win for our workforce.”
The program is part of Alabama Possible’s “Alabama Goes to College” initiative and a collaboration with national education company EAB, which manages the Match process. Alabama Possible, the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, the Alabama Department of Education and the Alabama Community College System are all contributing to the initiative’s launch and long-term implementation.
Seniors can begin using the Match platform on Aug. 26. The deadline to complete a profile is Sept. 23. A total of 16 four-year colleges and 23 two-year colleges in Alabama are participating in the inaugural launch.
EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Trisha Powell Crain and originally published by Alabama Daily News.
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