As the coronavirus continues to impact the college application and selection process, some patterns have emerged over the last year and suggest implications for the 2021 admissions cycle and perhaps beyond. Most notably, colleges have received a much higher number of early decision and early action applications, resulting in both a lower acceptance rate for early applications and fewer spots for regular decision applicants. Many colleges are currently test optional, prompting students to apply who might not otherwise do so if test scores were required. As recently as last week, the College Board announced that both the essay portion of the SAT, and SAT subject tests, would no longer be used. Finally, it is notable that applications from low income households are down and colleges are working hard to try and draw in those applicants for whom college might not be affordable, especially given the effects of the coronavirus. Several of these issues are discussed in the article below:
https://www.road2college.com/early-decision-acceptance-rates/
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Berg Advising & Placement
An individualized approach to helping students plan and achieve their educational goals
Trained as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Michelle Berg works with families to help them navigate the academic, social and emotional challenges of students who have learning differences from kindergarten through college. Dr. Berg has developed a highly individualized process to understand and help meet your child’s educational goals. She takes the time to figure out how your child learns and does individualized research to find the right educational environment and support for your child. Based in Westport CT, she works with families locally and all over the world.
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