Half Of Students Fear Lockdown Will Damage College Chances

"Almost half of students fear the effects of the coronavirus lockdown will damage their chances of getting into their first choice university.

And, in a blow to universities looking for a rapid rebound, one in five students are reconsidering plans to go to higher education this year, amid concerns over the long-term impact of the pandemic.

The news comes as the higher education regulator warns that universities face substantial fines if they change admissions arrangements as a result of financial pressures linked to the effect of the virus." …

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nickmorrison/2020/05/03/half-of-students-fear-lockdown-will-damage-college-chances/#f6b3add2b967

And the other half think that it will improve their chances. On average they are correct.