{"id":12927,"date":"2020-05-15T13:22:27","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T19:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/?p=12927"},"modified":"2020-06-11T16:43:09","modified_gmt":"2020-06-11T22:43:09","slug":"the-essential-guide-to-navigating-college-amid-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/the-essential-guide-to-navigating-college-amid-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"The Essential Guide to Navigating College Amid COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this time of economic uncertainty, it\u2019s natural to feel uneasy about your future. Whether you\u2019re a current college student wondering how campus will operate in the fall, or a working professional considering earning an advanced degree, our essential guide to navigating college amid COVID-19 may put some of your fears to rest.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should I go back to school?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social distancing guidelines have forced organizations across the country to suspend business operations. As a result, millions of employees have been laid off or furloughed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your job has been affected by COVID-19, you may be wondering if furthering your education will help your career path. The articles below are designed to answer questions students have when contemplating a return to school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/going-back-to-school-as-an-adult-in-5-easy-steps\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going Back to School as an Adult in 5 Easy Steps<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where do you start in your journey of returning to school? Follow these step-by-step instructions to boost your success.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/will-my-credits-transfer\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will My Credits Transfer?<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the cost of attending college on the rise, students are exploring cost-effective solutions to earn credits at a lower cost. Find out if the credits you\u2019ve already earned will transfer into a new college program.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/can-a-graduate-degree-help-me-make-a-career-transition\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can a Graduate Degree Help Me Make a Career Transition?<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re considering a career transition, a graduate degree may be worth exploring. This article explains the benefits of enrolling in a graduate program and the potential impact it could have on your future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/graduate-degrees-vs-certificates\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduate Degrees vs. Certificates | Which is Right for You?<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re diving deeper into the academic options available to graduate students by exploring the difference between a graduate degree and a certificate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standardized testing updates<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your academic plans include submitting your scores on a standardized exam like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/sat\/\">SAT<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/act\/?\">ACT<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/gre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GRE<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/gmat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GMAT<\/a>, take a minute to review these blog posts on exam format and scheduling changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/has-my-test-been-canceled-a-guide-to-standardized-tests-amid-covid-19\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has My Test Been Canceled? | A Guide to Standardized Tests Amid COVID-19<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help students locate information regarding exams and testing centers, we\u2019ve compiled a list of standardized tests and center policies, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prometric.com\/corona-virus-update\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prometric<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/s\/cv\/important-update\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ETS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/home.pearsonvue.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pearson VUE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegeboard.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">College Board<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We source the following information directly from each organization\u2019s website and update the information with changes and announcements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/ets-offers-temporary-at-home-gre-testing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ETS Offers Temporary At Home GRE Testing<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of April 2, 2020, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ETS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a nonprofit that administers more than 50 million achievement and admissions tests each year, has temporarily made the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/gre\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GRE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exam available as a home test for students around the globe. Since the date of publication, ETS is also offering home testing for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/toefl\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TOEFL<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/praxis\/?\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Praxis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exams. Read more about the testing guidelines <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/s\/cv\/important-update\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare for your fall 2020 campus return<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn what to expect on campus this fall with our back-to-school guides.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/conquering-covid-19-fall-2020-back-to-school-checklist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back to School Amid COVID-19 | Prepare Yourself with This Top 10 Checklist<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back-to-school shopping may look a bit different this year. To help students prepare their shopping lists, we developed a checklist of items to bring with you this fall in addition to your traditional back-to-school items<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/7-tips-for-adult-learners-returning-to-school\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 Tips for Adult Learners Returning to School<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returning to school as an adult can leave some students biting their nails from not knowing how they\u2019ll fit in on campus. Worried about what to expect? We\u2019ve got you covered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Career advice<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure where to start in your post-graduation job hunt? Let us help.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/20-high-demand-careers-for-2020\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 High-demand Careers for 2020<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We sourced data from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and compiled a list of 20 occupations that are still in-demand amid the COVID-19 pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/youre-hired-land-the-job-with-advice-from-a-college-career-coach\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re Hired! Land the Job with Advice from a College Career Coach<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making the leap from college student to working professional can feel overwhelming if you don\u2019t know where to start. We gathered tips and resources from a college career coach to help you land a job after graduation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay busy while social distancing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve got a few ideas about how to utilize your time at home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/6-free-online-courses-perfect-for-social-distancing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free Online Courses Perfect for Social Distancing<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve all been spending more time inside as a result of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/social-distancing-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-time-at-home\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social distancing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Take advantage of the extra time on your hands by sharpening your skills or learning something new with the help of these six <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-taking-an-online-course\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> courses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/social-distancing-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-time-at-home\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Distancing | How to Make the Most of Your Time at Home<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make the most of your time at home practicing social distancing by giving yourself a headstart on college-related activities. Our list explores earning college credit through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/clep\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CLEP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/dsst\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DSST <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exams and explains how to take a virtual college tour from the comfort of your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online Learning<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fear of a second wave of the coronavirus has led to the decision of some colleges to suspend most face-to-face classes until 2021. Fortunately, technology has made it possible to earn a degree without physically attending classes. Check out our guides on how to maneuver the process of taking <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/online-schools.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online courses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/guide-to-online-learning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Online Learning<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re considering enrolling in your first online course, you may be wondering what to expect. While policies and course offerings vary between schools, online students across the board can benefit from implementing a few tried and true strategies for success.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/an-insiders-guide-to-non-traditional-academic-programs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Insider\u2019s Guide to Non-traditional Academic Programs<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Become familiar with the vocabulary used by college officials with our glossary of terms used to describe non-traditional academic programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-taking-an-online-course\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts of Taking an Online Class<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know the adjustment from attending in-person classes to online learning can be difficult for a first-timer to navigate, so we broke down the do\u2019s and don\u2019t of online course etiquette.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/online-nursing-degree-programs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 Online Degree Programs to Advance Your Nursing Career<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurses are an important part of the healthcare industry, and with the recent outbreak of COVID-19, the global need for nurses is more crucial now than ever before. To help you get started in your online nursing degree hunt, we compiled a list of online programs for every level of education.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/why-enroll-in-an-online-high-school\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Enroll in an Online High School?<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While COVID-19 has forced some students to transition to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/the-dos-and-donts-of-taking-an-online-course\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online learning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a semester, others have been attending online high schools for years. To help other students cope with the adjustment, we gathered tips for success from a student enrolled full-time in an online high school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need help finding the right college for you? 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