What Coronavirus Means for College Decision Day

"It could be a good thing for students and families. They could have more time to compare their offers, look at their own finances, or get support through the decision-making process," Acosta says.

"But if some schools are delaying college decision day and others are not, students would have to ... decide by the earlier date. Competitive students could also benefit from the delayed decision days because it could open up the opportunity for them to negotiate with colleges or for colleges to offer incentives to enroll that benefit them," she says.

Acosta adds that "the market is very competitive these days" and colleges are working hard for every student they can enroll.

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