Jenny Rickard

President & CEO, Common App @commonapp Promoting access, equity, and integrity in the college admission process.

[Jenny Rickard @JennyCommonApp]

I’m so proud of all that the Common App team accomplished with our college and university members in 2022! And, we are well on our way to impacting more of the students who need us most in 2023. #collegeaccess https://t.co/JWac6uJcko

[Common App @CommonApp]

🚀 The 2024-2025 application season is officially open! 🌟 Ready to take the next step toward your future? Start your #CommonApp application today and explore over 1,100 colleges and universities. Your journey begins now at https://t.co/Nkt2zG7WnO. #CommonAppDay

[dawnstaley @dawnstaley]

I need the @WellsFargoCtr full of @sixers fans….season tickets holders DO NOT SELL YOUR TICKETS to Knicks fans….I repeat DO NOT SELL YOUR TICKERS to Knicks fans! Pour into our @sixers! We can really do this ish man!!!

[Brian Heseung Kim @brhkim]

New working paper out! Analyzing over 600k letters of recommendation w/ natural language processing, we ask: What do counselors write about, and how does this vary by student demographics? What implications does this have for equity in admissions? (1/11)
https://t.co/5keE4awOgW

[National Postsecondary Strategy Institute @NPSI_Believe]

The National Postsecondary Strategy Institute, @michelleObama’s @Reachhigher, and @CommonApp are proud to announce our 2024 district winners of the Power of Hope awards!

[Nick Anderson @HigherEdNick]

Your alarming Friday update on the #FAFSA completion crisis (courtesy of @NCANetwork):
As of March 29, 1.45 million high school seniors submitted Free App for Federal Student Aid. That's about 540,000 fewer than a year ago. That's down 27 percent. Very, very worrisome.

[Jenny Rickard @JennyCommonApp]

A huge thanks to the @CommonApp Data Analytics and Research team on this entire series. We know that #firstgeneration status is a complex topic, and we hope that this series has helped spark useful and data-informed conversations.

Read more: https://t.co/2vtWwqhKsa

[Jenny Rickard @JennyCommonApp]

@CommonApp’s final research report in our first-generation series is here! This illuminating series has taken a deep dive into #firstgeneration status among students applying to college via Common App by using data from over 9 million students across a decade of applications. 1/

[Jenny Rickard @JennyCommonApp]

Our research shows that meaningful variations exist within #firstgeneration groups in terms of college readiness, socioeconomic status, and application behaviors when we look at more granular parental educational attainment groups. 3/

[Common App @CommonApp]

Need help completing your FAFSA? #CommonApp has your back! Join us for a free webinar next Wednesday, March 20, at 6 pm ET for expert guidance, step-by-step instructions, and live Q&A with FAFSA experts. Don't miss out - mark your calendar now! 🗓️

👉 https://t.co/dGj5aTk7oD

[Common App @CommonApp]

Since 1885, @BrynMawrCollege has empowered women with academic growth, leadership, and service opportunities. Located near Philadelphia, students dive into challenging courses, research, and tight-knit community bonds. 🦉🏰 #MemberMonday #WHM

[Jenny Rickard @JennyCommonApp]

@HigherEdNick It's always important to strive for more joy in this process! 🚀🌜🥳

[Jenny Rickard @JennyCommonApp]

We’ll continue to use this annual Equity in Admissions report to provide a deeper look at our applicant pool and track our yearly progress toward closing our equity gap. Read more: https://t.co/VjstfG9rtE

[Jenny Rickard @JennyCommonApp]

Today, I’m excited to share the first in a new series of publications @CommonApp is releasing: Equity in Admissions: breaking down Common App’s moonshot goal: https://t.co/VjstfG9rtE 1/

[Jenny Rickard @JennyCommonApp]

This report provides a high-level look at who makes up the diversity at @CommonApp and why we are setting a bold goal to expand on those we serve. Understanding those we serve is key to meeting our moonshot goal. 2/

[Jenny Rickard @JennyCommonApp]

As we head into the new year, here are some highlights of the great work we accomplished together in 2023 and a peek at where 2024 will take us: https://t.co/7KDifUVW8H

[Jenny Rickard @JennyCommonApp]

I’m filled with gratitude this holiday season, and there’s no better time to express my thanks and sincere appreciation to our members, partners, counseling community, and the incredible @CommonApp team for the work they do every day to expand access to those who need it most.

[Jenny Rickard @JennyCommonApp]

Many thanks to the @CommonApp Data Analytics and Research team for providing us with such meaningful insights throughout the season. Our complete report: https://t.co/QznvhTnIBO x/

[Jenny Rickard @JennyCommonApp]

As part of Common App’s Next Chapter, we are aiming to bring more low-and middle-income students onto the app. We’re happy to see that the growth in applicants from below median income communities continued to outpace their peers at 14% since 2022–23 (versus 5%). 5/

[Jenny Rickard @JennyCommonApp]

Applications to public members (14%) grew more than those to private members since 2022–23 (10%). Growth in applications since 2019–20 was slowest for the most selective institutions (admit rates below 25%) and highest for less selective institutions (admit rates >= 75%). 7/