<p></p><p><b>COLLEGE ADVICE FOR ALL GRADES</b></p><p><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/brennanbarnard/2020/03/17/the-covid-college-choice-how-to-pick-a-college-during-a-global-pandemic/#94c1443767a5"><b>Senior Tip</b></a><b> -</b> When you’re making your college decision, make sure you have all the up-to-date information. Decision Day has been May 1st for decades, but given the circumstances, <b>many schools are extending their deadlines for tuition deposits. Your top-choice school might be one of them</b>. The advocacy group <a href="https://www.acceptgroup.org/">Admission Counselors Cultivating Equity and Peace Today (ACCEPT)</a> is tracking - in real time - the schools that have changed their deadlines. You can access their information in a crowd-sourced doc <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RIlDMwtaOmudGxMuZsuEfjDW_wH89A_v6EHza5K5HtU/preview">here</a>. Writing for Forbes, <b>admissions expert Brennan Barnard</b> <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/brennanbarnard/2020/03/17/the-covid-college-choice-how-to-pick-a-college-during-a-global-pandemic/#94c1443767a5">encourages students</a> to take any additional time they’ve been given to do a deeper dive into their top-choice school’s culture, offerings, and response to the ongoing situation. <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/brennanbarnard/2020/03/17/the-covid-college-choice-how-to-pick-a-college-during-a-global-pandemic/#94c1443767a5">Learn more here</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.applerouth.com/signup/?scheduleid=391816"><b>Junior Tip</b></a> - Find out how 19 may change your admission journey with a special admissions panel from <b>Applerouth</b>. The spring of Junior year is usually a pivotal time in the college admissions process: you’re taking your admissions tests, you’re visiting schools, and you’re narrowing your search. Things are different this year, but that doesn’t mean that you have nothing to do! <b>The best thing you can do for yourself right now is to know the facts: what will college admission look like for the Class of 2021?</b> We’re here to help with an <b>online admissions panel on April 21st</b> called <a href="https://www.applerouth.com/signup/?scheduleid=391816">The Impact of COVID-19 on College Admission and Testing</a>. Applerouth's <b>Ginger Fay, a former Senior Admissions Officer at Duke University</b>, will be joined by Directors of Admission from top schools. Together, they'll give you all the information your family will need to make plans for next year. <a href="https://www.applerouth.com/signup/?scheduleid=391816">Learn more here</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.applerouth.com/testdrive/"><b>Sophomore Tip</b></a> <b>- It’s time to start thinking about SAT and ACT - you can get a running start from home.</b> Even though the Spring ACT and SATs have been postponed, <b>we want to make sure students are prepared for when the tests start back up again</b>. We’ll be holding our <a href="https://www.applerouth.com/testdrive/">National Practice Test Weekend</a> events 100% online, so you can experience a full-length, proctored test from the safety of your own home. We’ll be offering the ACT on April 25 + 26 and the SAT May 2 + 3. Afterwards, you can attend online strategy sessions that will help you understand your score report and learn key test taking strategies. <a href="https://www.applerouth.com/testdrive/">Learn more here</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.applerouth.com/blog/2020/03/23/apple-picks-applerouths-tip-of-the-day/"><b>Freshman Tip</b></a> - Keep your brain active and engaged - take a look at our Apple Picks. Right now, you might be feeling a little restless and stressed out. It’s really hard to keep your mind settled when your body is stuck in one place. Luckily, you’ve got a wealth of resources and experiences right at your fingertips! <b>Did you know that you can take virtual tours, watch concerts, and learn new skills all without leaving your house?</b> Museums, universities, and other institutions are uploading a wealth of content for all of us staying at home right now. If you’re not sure where to start, let us help you. <a href="https://www.applerouth.com/blog/2020/03/23/apple-picks-applerouths-tip-of-the-day/">Apple Picks</a> are full of daily tips and resources to keep you engaged and enriched while you’re isolated. <a href="https://www.applerouth.com/blog/2020/03/23/apple-picks-applerouths-tip-of-the-day/">Learn more here.</a></p>
