College Admissions Consulting COVID-19 Questions; COVID-19 Impact on College Finance; Listener Q&A Written by College Coach Guest Authoron April 15th, 2020 Bright Horizons College Coach occasionally features blog posts written by guest authors. You’ll find more information about each guest author in the About the Author section on the blog post. Learn More About College Coach coronavirus, covid-19, getting in, COVID-19 has had a significant impact on high school seniors and underclassmen, and on college finance. In today’s show, we’ll be tackling the question of how to get a feel for a college campus without visiting in person, and answering some of the questions (what if I don’t get any grades for the second half of my freshman, sophomore, or junior year) we’re getting from underclassmen. We’ll also walk you through the impact on every phase of college finance, from saving for college to paying for it to handling the loans once you graduate. Finally, we’re doing a listener Q&A to answer some additional COVID-19 questions and some that are completely unrelated. To listen to other episodes, visit Getting In: A College Coach Conversation on VoiceAmerica or search for us on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. While you’re there, please leave us a rating or review! We appreciate your feedback. Related Resources Read | Posted on August 21st, 2025 Reflections from an Open Nester Read | Posted on July 22nd, 2025 Class of 2025 College Admissions Recap: Trends, Wins, and What's Next Read | Posted on July 16th, 2025 Am I competitive for medical school?