The new reality of post-pandemic college education has become a hybrid learning of in-person and virtual classes. The Washington Post covers the changing model of teaching at various universities throughout the country, illustrating both the improvement and setbacks of remote classes. According to school officials, the trend of learning online may outlast the pandemic for many college students. Large lecture halls may no longer be required, yet others emphasize the importance of campus community.
The pandemic has led many colleges to go test-optional these past two admissions cycles. According to The Hechinger Report, this comes with certain challenges considering the SAT and ACT exams were vital recruiting sources for colleges and universities in the past.