A view of a gate to Harvard Yard on the campus of Harvard University on July 8, 2020 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The coronavirus pandemic has made it harder for students to land a coveted spot at an Ivy League. Canceled college entrance exams and remote learning contribute to the "record low" admission rates. Ivy Leagues are under pressure to have more diversity after the Varsity Blues scandal. See more stories on Insider's business page. The coronavirus pandemic has made it harder for students who wish to land one of the coveted spots at an Ivy League university.