Senior Fall Decision Report
Senior Fall Decision: The After-May 1 Deadline COVID Survey
As schools across the country face one of the most significant decisions in their history in the weeks and months ahead—if and how to re-open for the fall—Carnegie is pleased to share the latest and most definitive study on the current high school senior perspective.
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Data highlights.
In combination with our first senior study on March 19, we have just completed a rare post-May 1 deadline congruent study, and the results are clear and resounding. In total, we surveyed 4,800 college-bound high school seniors in March, and another 2,800 in May, to create a change-over-time analysis to aid in your decision-making.
33%
of students may defer or cancel if classes go fully online
95%
of students will maintain their commitment to their school of choice if the campus physically opens with simple social distancing
42%
of students will not delay under any circumstance
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