Since schools nationwide shut down in mid-March, FAFSA completion among high school seniors is down 3.3% compared with the same period last year. This means fewer members of the Class of 2020 will likely go to college next fall because of the pandemic
The road to recovery for U.S. colleges lies through change and innovation.
As an industry that has struggled to mobilize innovation at times due to bureaucracy, this is a big opportunity for higher education to adopt new practices, technology, and philosophies that will result in better student learning outcomes for years to come.
While higher education remains a critical driver of social and economic mobility, new admits must now commit—and succeed—without the supportive in-person experience that schools typically provide.
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Colleges have been careful to leave the door open on their plans for the fall semester. Most experts say it will be anything but normal. Here's a sampling of how it could look.
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Enrollment is taking a hit. Current estimates suggest there will be, on average, 20% fewer students attending colleges and universities in the fall.