College Planning Blog

At this point in the academic year, IECs typically have their hands full – reviewing mid-year transcripts, awaiting SAT scores, sometimes visiting schools where they hope to place a student – but not in 2020. With the shadow of COVID-19 hovering over the nation, K-12 schools are closed, and only “essential” staff is on the job at most higher learning institutions. As a result, preparations for the 2021 college admission cycle have ground to a halt virtually overnight.

College planning can sometimes feel like a high-stakes game – a couple of wrong moves, and you get benched without warning. When it comes to choosing a college, there’s a lot riding on your decisions, but there’s no need to panic. The secret to scoring a win is TIME. Being proactive with your college planning during junior year is a smart move; read on to find out WHY and HOW.