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Top colleges see surges in applications during coronavirus pandemic
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Unlike during normal school years, the coronavirus pandemic has upended regular college traditions such as meeting with college counselors, touring schools and taking the SATs.
"There was a little bit of disappointment in the fact that [this year] didn't shape up to be like the normal year where you get accepted, you go to admitted students day, and you go visit the campus. Right now it's like you get accepted and you get a zoom link," said Gorman. Taking away standardized testing made easier for high school seniors to apply to schools but also harder to get accepted. The test-optional feature led to a surge of applications, causing colleges to be more selective. New York University saw a 20% spike in applications, Harvard saw a 42% increase and Colgate’s applications more than doubled.More Related News