Ep. 29 | How Does COVID-19 Affect Freshman and Sophomores

Show Notes: In today’s episode, I focus on how freshman and sophomores (and their parents) will be affected by COVID-19. I provide a macro-level analysis on the state of competition for in-state colleges and universities as well as tactical advice on what to do to counter the surge in selectivity. I also opine on how the economic downturn will affect parents and colleges alike. This is a must-listen for parents and of rising 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th-graders (as well as their children).    Here is what I discuss in this episode: 0:01:38 June SAT canceled 0:03:23 Competition for in-state schools exploding 0:05:06 Private colleges get stingy 0:05:30 Colleges shutting down 0:05:52 Future of athletic scholarships 0:06:25 Students stay closer to home 0:06:46 Flight to familiar 0:06:47 Lowering admissions standards 0:07:45 The bottom line - more competition 0:08:06 A countervailing force? 0:08:40 Changing landscape of higher ed 0:09:20 Career shifts? 0:10:10 Is my career pandemic-proof? 0:10:42 Tactical considerations 0:11:08 What to do if money is now an issue? 0:12:20 Prospects for student-athletes 0:13:20 What about equivalency sports? 0:13:50 Bottom line with athletic scholarships 0:14:05 Dirty little secret = triple whammy 0:15:10 Wakeup call for kids 0:16:10 The gig is up 0:17:20 What should freshman and sophs do now Follow us: Enroll in PrepWell Academy Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook If you want to support the show, here are three immediate steps to take.   Subscribe to the podcast where ever you listen to podcasts Follow me on Instagram or Facebook Give us a review Share this episode with a friend Join our mailing list Enroll your 9th or 10th grader in the program Podcast Host: PrepWell Academy's Founder, Phil Black, has spent a lifetime cracking the code on the world's most competitive programs: Yale University, Harvard Business School, Navy SEALs, Goldman Sachs, Entrepreneurship, Shark Tank, etc. Inside PrepWell Academy, Black teaches students everything they need to know about the college admissions process in a series of expertly-timed, 3-5-minute, weekly training videos starting in 9th grade and continuing through 12th grade [Note: this program can only be joined in 9th or 10th grade]. My specialties include military service academies, ROTC scholarships, Ivy League, and student-athletes.