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S.J. Quinney Law School on the University of Utahs campus. (Chronicle archives)

Professional Schools See Competitive 2021-22 Admissions Cycle

By Nathan Levinzon, News Writer April 2, 2022

  The 2021 admissions cycle was competitive for many professional programs across the country. At the beginning of the pandemic, many students who had recently completed an undergraduate degree...

The Student Services Building on the University of Utah Campus, where many advising appointments are held. Chronicle archives.

Students Discouraged From Applying to the U Due to TOEFL Confusion

By Emily Johnston, Investigative Writer October 25, 2021

  When Yunha Hwang began the application process to attend the University of Utah, she was prepared to submit ACT scores, high school transcripts and Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate...

U student studying in 2021. (Photo by Hailey Danielson | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Shadley: As Average GPAs Rise, So Does Inequality in Graduate Admissions

By Will Shadley, Opinion Writer March 23, 2021

  March 12, 2021 marked the one-year anniversary of the University of Utah’s decision to move to remote learning. Examining the data from the past year makes it exceedingly clear that online learning...

The Block U on the University of Utah Campus, Salt Lake City, UT on Wednesday, July 12, 2017.

Kincart: The U’s “Test Optional” Admissions Policy Will Hurt Low-Income Students

By Sydney Kincart, Print Chief, Opinion Writer September 25, 2020

  COVID-19 has made signing up for standardized tests a difficult process. Because both the ACT and SAT are now enforcing capacity restrictions, it is harder for students to find an opportunity...

Though many college students will continue to endure the brunt of standardized tests in our post-graduate careers, there’s hope that the next generation will not, writes Sasha Poma. (Courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

Poma: Students’ Futures Should Not Be Decided By Test Scores

By Sasha Poma, Assistant Opinion Editor April 11, 2020

  The standardized test system impacts many students’ college careers, and it continues even after undergraduate admissions with tests like the GRE, GMAT, MCAT, LSAT and CLEP. Plenty of problems...

The Welcome Center inside Gardner Commons | Chronicle archives

What Do National Rankings and Acceptance Rates Mean to U?

By Marshall Foster, News Writer January 22, 2020

  On Nov. 6, 2019, the University of Utah announced that it would be one of three universities across the country selected to join the Association of American Universities. With this invitation,...

New Freshman orientation session at the Ray A. Olpin Student Union | Chronicle archive.

University of Utah Now Accessible on the Common App

By Angelyn Ramos, News Writer August 6, 2019

  In an effort to make the University of Utah a more accessible and diverse school, the U has been working to join the many other schools using the Common Application. On Aug. 1, the U announced...