The Pandemic Is Shaking Up and Slowing Down the College Application Process

New York City Public School seniors report that the pandemic has made applying to college harder than ever as they navigate the process remotely and juggle new responsibilities for their families.

Experts said these obstacles have delayed the application process, and may also be deterring students from low-income families from applying at all.

According to data from the nonprofit Common App, total applications to its 900 participating schools are up overall, in some cases way up. But applications by students who qualify for fee waivers decreased by 2 percent this year. Applications by students who would be the first in their families to go to college are down 3 percent.

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