What a year! The Covid-19 pandemic no doubt upended the 2020-2021 the college admissions process. Here are some of the major takeaways from last year and what to expect for the upcoming cycle for Fall 2022 admissions.

This bucolic campus is a pioneering liberal arts college and conservatory that walks the talk: “A private college for the public good.”  Bard’s President, Leon Botstein, is a visionary in liberal arts education, establishing a top conservatory to boot, along with a curriculum and initiatives that are innovative, interdisciplinary, and global.

In the good ‘ole days, we could hop in the car or on a plane and visit campuses in-person. Although some campuses are gradually opening up to limited in-person visits, for those on a tight budget or who live far away, virtual tours are de rigeur. The good news is that colleges and music schools have really upped their virtual game to connect with students in an effort to make it as real as possible. Put your researcher hat on and explore/investigate each school to find your best match!

Through all the changes during the past year due to COVID-19, grades and rigor of the curriculum are still the most important in the holistic college admissions process. Do what you can do, be creative and open-minded, and make sure to practice self-care (see recommended College Data article below).

Here are some goalposts for each grade to get you on the roadmap to college and stay on track.

Oberlin’s motto, “Think one person can change the World?  So do we,” springs from its past as an educational leader at the forefront of history and social change. The typical Obie is characterized as liberal, passionate, well-informed, multi-talented, inquisitive, and experimental.