Coronavirus College Resources For Families
The already complicated college process just became more challenging for families in the wake of COVID-19.
Campus visits are cancelled, ACT test dates are postponed and more changes every day. How does a family conduct a search and choose a college in this new environment?
College Inside Track is here to help and below is a list of resources that we will continue to add to as the outbreak evolves:
COLLEGE INSIDE TRACK EXPERT TIPS:
5 ways to evaluate a college in the COVID-19 world
Understanding the new Common App COVID question
My ACT keeps getting canceled – What am I supposed to do?
3 tips to engage your teen while they are stuck at home with you
What does test optional really mean?
3 ways to help your college student transition home from a campus closure
TESTING:
AP online classes and review sessions
Colleges accepting 2020 AP credits
ACT and SAT Tests canceled because of Coronavirus? What to do now, from Arborbridge
- Schools: No May exams; IB Diplomas and Certificates awarded as a function of prior work.
TOURS & DEPOSIT DATES:
NACAC College admission status updates
Listing of virtual admissions events
VIRTUAL TOURS:
You can easily access the virtual tours by using the following Google search terms:
- (college name) admissions virtual tour
For example: Using “Grinnell College admissions virtual tour” in the Google search bar brought us to Grinnell’s page, currently updated with campus visit hiatus information and their virtual tour (also available on YouVisit).
Recommended virtual tour sites:
HELPFUL PERSPECTIVES
Cozy Wittman (schedule a free hour with the college guru)
Jeff Schiffman blog (director of admissions at Tulane)