College Admissions During the COVID-19 Pandemic

During these challenging times staying informed can decrease your worries and help you to plan ahead. Staying present and at the moment are important practices right now. And due to so many families having many questions related to the impacts of COVID-19 on the college admissions process, we are doing what we can at The Best U to provide updates and important information.
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS SUPPORT
Many high school students are wisely seeking advice on how their college admissions process and choices will be affected by the ongoing pandemic. To serve this need, The Best U has been posting free, brief videos and blogs for high school students and their families with up-to-date information.
  1. The Best U Facebook Page
  2. The Best U Website Videos & Blogs
  3. One-on-one meetings/support
Are you not sure how to get your questions answered?
Are you not sure what to even be thinking about when it comes to your college admissions process?
We are here to help!
You may identify with some of the following concerns below…
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS & COLLEGE TRANSFER STUDENTS
If you are a high school senior and have received your college admission decisions, you may be trying to find ways to make your final college choice. Or if you are a current college student going through the transfer application process waiting for your admission decisions, you may be wanting to use this waiting period to learn more about your schools and get your questions answered.
Concerns During the Pandemic
1. How to explore accepted colleges in depth without visiting and by the enrollment deadline
2. How to get your college questions answered in order to get to your final choice
3. When will colleges evaluate your final grades and how can your admission decision be rescinded
4. How to understand your financial aid and scholarship packages and the overall cost of your accepted colleges
5. What to do when you have lost income and can’t afford the cost of your accepted colleges
6. What to if you get waitlisted
7. How to apply and find scholarships
8. Will colleges accept AP and IB scores for college credits
9. What to expect from colleges after admission decisions and important pieces for your transition to college
Get Help With Your Questions
1. Due to this pandemic, colleges are remaining flexible, so it is important to reach out to get your questions answered.
2. The Best U, we are available for one-on-one meetings to support your college needs.
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS & HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORES
If you are a high school junior or sophomore and getting anxious about your college admissions process and what you can be doing now, you may be interested in learning more about the following…
Concerns During the Pandemic
1. How to identify colleges that are a good fit for you
2. How to explore colleges in depth without visiting
3. How will colleges evaluate your spring 2020 junior year grades, your activities, summer plans, and so much more
4. What to do about ACT and SAT testing and when to go test-optional or not
5. What are the roles of AP and IB scores in college admission and during the 2020/2021 application season
6. When to start your scholarship research and application process
7. What high school classes to take next year in order to be competitive for college admission and maintain a healthy balance for you
8. When to apply for financial aid and how to start exploring the cost of college based on your income
9. What will colleges place more emphasis on during the 2020/2021 application season
Get Help With Your Questions At The Best U, we are available for one-on-one meetings to support your college needs.

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