Coronavirus pandemic may make it easier to get in to college, but not the Ivy League

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"- The number of first-year students enrolled in college sank 16% this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a study.

  • To secure next year’s class, colleges may admit more students, not fewer.
  • However, the most selective schools will remain as competitive as ever." ...

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/10/18/coronavirus-why-getting-into-an-ivy-league-college-is-still-difficult.html

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I imagine the combination of 2020 gap years and new test optional practices will make it even harder as more applicants vie for fewer spots.