Majors in STEM offer students an opportunity to pursue highly in-demand careers. Join former admissions offers and learn: • What admissions officers are looking for in STEM applicants • How to engage in meaningful extracurricular and summer activities • What academic program is the best path for your child • The importance of academic competitions
Speakers: • Stephen Friedfeld was an Assistant Dean of admissions at Cornell University and an Associate Dean of admissions at Princeton University. • Abby worked in admissions at Purdue University and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
From an admissions standpoint, a strong academic profile alone is not enough to gain admission into highly selective colleges and universities. Applicants must also convey to admissions committees a purposeful commitment to involvement and leadership outside the classroom. In this webinar you and your child will learn:
• Why extracurricular and summer activities matter to admissions officers • Which activities provide applicants with opportunities to differentiate themselves • How leadership is evaluated – and what other qualities colleges are looking for • The most common misconceptions about extracurricular activities
Session One: Webinar 4/5, Wed, 8-9 pm EDT Speaker: Sarah Pinson has more than seven years of admissions and advising experience at several institutions, including Emory University, College of Charleston and Vanderbilt. Register: https://acceptu.co/CLSWebinar0423
Session Two: Consultation (15 minutes call/WeChat call) Discuss your child’s academic background, interests, and goals with the AcceptU’s advisor. Register: https://acceptu.co/AUCollegecounseling
Doing poorly in advanced classes. Participating in 15 extracurricular activities. Sending in extra letters of recommendation. These are all myths about the college application process that have persisted over the years. However, don’t always believe what you hear. In this webinar you will learn:
• How important are extracurricular activities in college admissions • Whether applying to undersubscribe majors will increase the likelihood of acceptance • If universities can only take a certain number of students from each high school
Speakers: Stephen Friedfeld was an Assistant Dean of admissions at Cornell for four years and an Associate Dean of graduate admissions at Princeton University for six years. Obi Eneh worked as an admissions reader at Johns Hopkins University.
Speaker: Sarah Pinson has more than seven years of admissions and advising experience at several institutions, including Emory University, College of Charleston and Vanderbilt.
Event: Session One: Webinar 8/10 at 8pm EDT Register: https://acceptu.com/webinars/standout-essay-cls
Session Two: Consultation Discuss your child’s academic background, interests, and goals with the AcceptU’s advisor. Learn AcceptU’s programs, fees & next steps. 8/4-16, 9am-5pm EDT, 15 minutes phone session Register: https://acceptu.co/CLS0822
