Princeton will not offer SCEA during fall 2020

Sarrip
Sun, 28 Jun 2020 19:30:21 +0000

Groundwork2022:

blakel14:

Do you think it will be harder to get in to a top school this year relative to others? … I thought that going in I would have an advantage since so many people lost opportunities to do things that they wanted to do. Given that I have scores and accomplishments do you still foresee this year being more competitive that others in recent history? I know I wrote a lot and you truly can’t give a definitive answer but any input you have would be much appreciated.

I do think that it is going to be a very competitive year. My opinion.

Having said that, the poor economy is going to affect the number of applicants who can afford to attend. There may be jumps in attendance at community colleges at the expense of the 4-years. That’s in your favor, but, sadly, that boost comes entirely at the expense of lower SES and “donut hole” students.

However, the applicant pool as a whole… well, I have said before there are a lot of teens studying very hard for the SATs this summer because they have little else to do. They’re going to be throwing down some pretty high scores come fall. Yes, many colleges are going test optional, but that only means they will see more applications than usual in the coming year, as students whose scores may have not made the cut will figure they now have a better chance. Also, I believe there was massive and widespread grade inflation this spring as schools took a laid back and forgiving stance in the face of e-learning. Finally, there are many more students taking a gap year than usual. They will probably be throwing their hands in the ring again in hopes of a more normal freshman start in 2021.

So the competition this fall may or may not be smaller, but I think it will be fiercer. I feel as sorry for the rising seniors right now as I do for the rising college freshman who don’t know what to expect in two months. It will work out and everyone will end up where they were meant to be (there will be a spot for everyone who can afford it). But it is going to be an emotional rollercoaster. Buckle up!

I agree, I think the competition for 2021 will be fierce. I have spoken to parents who plan to send their children to community college in the fall. Just yesterday I received an “I’m here for you” correspondence from the local community college.

Those who were admitted to Princeton but decided to defer were informed that depending on circumstances, they may not be able to matriculate in the fall 2021, they may have to wait until the fall of 2022 to matriculate.

In our home we have visited and revisited the various scenarios and whichever way it goes there may be some disappointment involved but we have a plan.