FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 7, 2007
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Alexandria, VA – Despite headlines about the growing competitiveness among the nation’s colleges and universities, more than 292 colleges and universities still have space available for qualified students in their Fall 2007 freshman and/or transfer classes, according to the results of the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s annual Space Availability Survey: Openings for Qualified Students. The survey queries NACAC member postsecondary institutions on the availability of space, institutional financial aid, and housing as of May 1. Now in its 20th year, the survey is designed as a tool for counselors, parents, and teachers as they assist students who have not yet completed the college admission process.
Eighty-six percent of responding institutions have space available for freshman, ninety-six percent have space available for transfer students, ninety-six percent have institutional financial aid available, and ninety-one percent have housing available. Only institutions with space available are reported in the results of the survey.
Survey results are available today and may be viewed at www.nacacnet.org. Survey results will remain posted throughout the summer, and colleges will be asked to update their listings as the number of openings at their institutions changes.
"It is important for students and their counselors to know that postsecondary options remain for freshman and transfer students at postsecondary institutions nationwide," said NACAC President Mary Lee Hoganson. "This survey is a valuable resource for students and their families who have not yet made final college plans and a commitment to attend prior to the May 1 reply date. NACAC is proud to be able to provide this service every year."
Space Availability Survey Fact Sheet
About NACAC
NACAC is an Alexandria, VA-based education association of more than 9,800 secondary school counselors, independent counselors, college admission and financial aid officers, enrollment managers, and organizations that work with students as they make the transition from high school to postsecondary education. The association, founded in 1937, is committed to maintaining high standards that foster ethical and social responsibility among those involved in the transition process, as outlined in the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice. More information about NACAC is available at www.nacacnet.org.
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