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Writer's pictureDale Price, M.B.A.

College Planning Around COVID-19

There is a lot of uncertainty in the air with COVID-19 disrupting and bringing the world’s human population to a near standstill. Not only is it obstructing the day-to-day lives of our country’s population, it is clouding the future of America’s youth, as well. COVID-19 is affecting the college plans of high school students around the United States. In this blog, we attempt to help students plan ahead and circumvent the virus when it comes to college planning.


COVID-19 and College Admissions Exams


Some colleges are foregoing their SAT or ACT requirements for admissions for the 2020-2021 academic year. Check online whether the colleges you intend to apply to are waiving their SAT or ACT requirement. The College Board has canceled the May 2, 2020 SAT exam, as well as the makeup exams for the March 14 that was to take place March 28. It is offering refunds to students who had registered for them, instead. Students can still opt to take the SAT on June 6, 2020, or another date – but the College Board reserves the right to cancel those exams, keeping in mind the health and safety of students and educators, alike. Similarly, the ACT has rescheduled its April 4 exam to June 13. Our best advice is to register for the June SAT or ACT exams NOW, to secure your spot for it/them.