These posts are here to catch the highlights from the world of college admissions over the past week. 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.
Texas Tech tests the waters for fall semester - Raga Justin, The Texas Tribune
International students at Texas universities can’t return without in-person classes - Raga Justin, The Texas Tribune
At least 7 colleges cancel fall sports because of the coronavirus - Natalie Schwartz, Education Dive
How COVID-19 is affecting school loans, financing and the college application process - Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions
More colleges breaking summer enrollment records - Matt Zalanick, University Business
What more than 300 colleges are looking for during the pandemic - Austin Horn, NPR
COVID-19 Roundup: Changing Course for the Fall - Inside Higher Ed
What’s Missing From A New Report On Competing For Admission During Covid-19 - Aviva Lagatt, Forbes
How Will Covid-19 Affect the Next Round of College Applicants? Here’s an Early Look - Eric Hoover, The Chronicle of Higher Education
How COVID-19 has made some colleges question the academic calendar - Matt Kruppnick, The Hetchinger Report and PBS Newshour
A Discounted ‘Gap Year’ Online - Lindsay McKenzie, Inside Higher Ed