College Admissions Consulting COVID-19: Things to Do While Your Student is Home and One Senior Making Her Decision; Comparing Financial Aid Awards Written by College Coach Guest Authoron April 3rd, 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 college admissions process, coronavirus, covid-19, deciding on a college, Congrats seniors: admissions season is in the homestretch. But just when you thought you would cross the finish line with no more issues, here comes COVID-19! We’re interviewing a senior who is in the middle of receiving admissions decisions and trying to figure out her next steps when she can’t visit any colleges to help her make her final choice. Another topic that’s top of mind this and all years are financial aid awards. We’ll take a look at how to compare them across different schools. Finally, for those underclassmen who are unexpectedly at home right now, we have thoughts on how to use some of this time to get ahead in the process. 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 December 12th, 2025 Best Gifts for the Student in Your Life Read | Posted on December 5th, 2025 What to do if deferred? Read | Posted on November 20th, 2025 Should You Take a Gap Year Before Applying to Medical School?