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Challenges faced by students

Deciding where to spend four years earning a degree is a huge decision, even more so during a pandemic. According to the “2020 Niche Senior Survey: College Search to Enrollment,” about half of college students said that COVID-19 affected their college search, with 20% delaying their decision. Take a look at the challenges faced by students.

• 52% I wasn’t able to visit any/many colleges
• 43% The cost of applying was a burden
• 37% Standardized testing was a burden
• 31% Managing different application requirements and deadlines were a challenge
• 30% I found it challenging to organize my list and compare colleges
• 28% Application deadlines were earlier than I felt prepared for
• 15% I did not have a college counselor at my school or they were unable to help me
• 8% I didn’t find the materials and outreach from colleges helpful
• 4% My family is not supportive of me attending college
• 29% I faced other challenges not listed
• 10% I had no issues