2025 College Hopes & Worries Survey Findings

This report presents the findings of the 2025 College Hopes & Worries Survey, which was conducted by The Princeton Review. The survey, now in its 23rd year, aims to capture the perspectives of students and their parents regarding the college application process. Conducted online from January 17 to February 24, 2025, it gathered responses from 9,317 individuals, including 7,023 students and 2,294 parents. The report details the survey questions, answer choices, and the responses from both groups. Key topics include the identification of 'dream colleges,' the number of colleges applicants plan to apply to, challenges faced during the application process, and perspectives on admission test policies. The report also highlights trends in responses over the years, such as the increasing number of students applying to multiple colleges and the shift towards digital testing formats. Historical data from previous surveys is available upon request.