Subject: Class of '22: Important Admissions Trends to Know

In depth analysis of early admission stats and COVID's impact on college admissions for the class of 2022.
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Is the Class of 2022 bearing the brunt of the pandemic's impact on college admissions?

The admissions process has been turned UPSIDE DOWN and is harder than ever before to navigate.

As a parent you might be wondering if your student:

– should still be taking standardized tests?

– will be offered merit scholarships?

– should consider a Gap Year?

– is focusing on the right essay topics?

– has found a good college fit?

– has selected a school that your family can afford?

Unfortunately, the answers to these questions aren't black and white, but are nuanced. 

As a reader of our newsletter, website and member of our Paying For College 101 group, you know we are devoted to keeping families up to date and educated about all things admissions and paying for college.

In addition to all our free resources we also work more closely with families who want additional support and guidance.

Our Concierge Service provides live coaching sessions, office hours, personal email support, a private Facebook community, a monthly newsletter, and à la carte services (see below for more details).

We open enrollment to this program just a few times a year, but families with 11th graders can join now.

Get the Early Bird Bonus* if you join by March 21st.

This session runs from April to the end of September.

Here's what one of our Concierge families has to say...
Don't get stuck trying to figure things out by yourself.
ICYMI: 
Key Takeaways About Covid's Impact on College Admissions
If you missed our Facebook Live last weekend here's a quick recap:
  • Overall college enrollment declined this year with the greatest declines from low-income, minority, and rural high school students.
  • Test optional policies drove significant application increases at more selective schools. At some schools, students not submitting test scores were admitted at a lower rate (in early admission) than those with test scores.
  • Although fewer students applied to college, there was an increased number of applications sent overall, implying that students who applied, applied to more colleges than in past years. With more uncertainty than normal, students cast a wider net.
  • More students took Gap Years in 2020 and are enrolling back in 2021. It's unclear if colleges will increase the number of students accepted this year (or not) to accommodate Gap Year students.
  • Applications were also up at larger state universities and larger schools in general. Smaller schools tended to have a decrease in applicants.
To learn even more watch the recording...

How Can Our Concierge Service Help?

Get guidance like this ALL THE TIME...

Enrollment in our Concierge Service is open now. Spots are limited so we can provide the level of attention and support families need.

Our goal is to provide an affordable service that educates your family with information you need to know and guides you through the decisions you need to make. 

When you join you'll receive:
  • Live monthly coaching sessions (just like what you see in the recording here.)
  • Free access to our College Insights tool to search for colleges with merit scholarships.
  • Once a month “office hours”.
  • An invitation to special events with higher-ed thought leaders and authors.
  • Three emails per month, with personal questions to be reviewed and answered by our College Concierge.
  • Access to a member account where all recordings and links to resources are stored for on-demand availability. 
  • Monthly newsletters with appropriately timed content and checklists.
$499
for monthly support till 9.30.21 
(enrollment can be extended till 12.31.21 at your discretion)


 *EARLY BIRD BONUS!! 
Sign up by March 21st and you'll receive a copy of NYT bestselling author Jeff Selingo’s book: Who Gets in and Why, along with an invitation to a special private admissions webinar for Concierge Members only.
My goal is to provide affordable services, insightful information and a support system so your family can make more informed decisions about college.

Feel free to respond to this email with any questions you have.
Debbie Schwartz
Founder, Road2College
I'm a parent, like many of you, navigating college admissions and paying for college. With an expertise in personal finance, analysis, and marketing, I'm working to give families the information and tools to make smarter financial college decisions.
Road2College may receive affiliate compensation on items purchased through our links.
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