What High School Students Are Thinking About College
Universities and colleges should expect a lag in enrollment. As a result of COVID-19, 58 percent of high school counselors say students are waiting to enroll in college until after campuses reopen. Meanwhile, 50 percent of counselors say students show a preference for online or community colleges.
Despite fears that the younger generation fails to see any value in having a degree, the survey found that young people’s attitude toward higher education remains positive. Although nearly one-third of students say they’re likely to consider a gap year before college, 90 percent are still planning to attend a four-year college or university eventually.