These posts are here to catch the highlights from the world of college admissions over the past few weeks.
Although this is not the end-all-be-all for higher education news, I hope that it’s a nice resource for you moving forward.
As always, for more specific information about what a college or university is doing check directly with that institution.
NACAC announces virtual college fairs for fall 2020 - NACAC.org
“Back” To School: College Admission Ready - Brennan Barnard, Forbes
The Return of the Campus Tour - Scott Jaschik, Inside Higher Ed
Extra Tuition-Free Time on Campus - Emma Whitford, Inside Higher Ed
Countdown to college: Helping teens deal with COVID-19 anxiety - Lee Shulman Bierer Tribune News Service (TNS), Indiana Gazette
COVID-19 may have bigger impact on Enrollment in 2021 - Dino Flammia, New Jersey 101.5
At Harvard, other elite colleges, more students deferring their first year - Laura Krantz and Deirdre Fernandes, Boston Globe
Taking a Stand and Sitting It Out - Greta Anderson, Inside HigherEd
Should students get a discount if they won't be on campus because of COVID-19? - Robert Massa, The Houston Chronicle
August Wave of Campus Reopening Reversals - Emma Whitford, Inside Higher Ed
High School Seniors Struggle with ACT Registration Problems - Lauren Victory, CBS 2 Chicago
Nervous Freshmen, Nervous Colleges - Scott Jaschik, Inside Higher Ed
Colleges That Change Lives Virtual Presentation Scheduled - Colleges That Change Lives
Students get creative in ways to stand out when looking ahead to college - Jovana Lara, ABC 7 Los Angeles