What It's Like To Apply To College During The Pandemic

"The pandemic has upended the college admissions process. And with many schools going virtual, students say they have less access to guidance counselors who could help them navigate the changes.

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AILSA CHANG, HOST:

Applying to college is stressful enough under any circumstances. But for many high school students, the pandemic has turned the already difficult process on its head. Tori Bedford from member station WGBH in Boston reports on what it’s like to apply to college during a year unlike any other.

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TORI BEDFORD, BYLINE: In your senior year, choosing a college can feel like the biggest and scariest decision of your high school career, maybe even your life. It’s hard to decide where to go when every college promises a unique road forward. Like this University of Michigan ad, it seems to offer students the power to change the world." …

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