The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the college admissions process. With standardized tests being canceled and schools shifting to remote learning, admissions officers must evaluate applicants in new ways without standardized test scores or opportunities to visit campuses. Colleges are focusing more on things within a student's control like grades, course rigor, and recommendations as they review applicants during this unprecedented time.
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the college admissions process. With standardized tests being canceled and schools shifting to remote learning, admissions officers must evaluate applicants in new ways without standardized test scores or opportunities to visit campuses. Colleges are focusing more on things within a student's control like grades, course rigor, and recommendations as they review applicants during this unprecedented time.