In case you missed the first webinar the other night, below is the link to the replay. Lots of good information here!
Junior Night Part 1: Behind the Scenes of an Admission Office. Big thanks to Tom Campbell of Pomona College for sharing his wisdom and sharing great, practical advice for students and families.
Here's a recording of the session in case you missed it or want to watch again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLD4IFVbhIQ
Here are a few things we covered during this sprawling (and super informative) session:
What happens after you hit submit through when you receive your decision?
How did the Test Optional policy impact admission decisions this year—and how are colleges like Pomona able to create a class without standardized tests?
How was application reading different from past years?
Essays: What do you look for in a great personal statement? How much do essays matter? Can they ever hurt your chances?
Stay tuned for Part 2: What Should I Be Doing Right Now to Prepare for College? with special guest Susan Tree, College Counselor & Former Associate Dean of Admissions. In that session, we'll cover:
What has changed in the college admission world since the pandemic started—and what hasn’t
Why students should stop thinking of the admissions process as a contest of grades and scores (and what to do instead)
Why good students sometimes aren’t accepted at their “likely” schools
How (and where) to address pandemic experiences in the application
How students can stand out—in a good way—despite limited extracurricular activity involvement
What juniors can be doing right now: a tangible set of action items
Want to invite someone to that session? They can register at this link. https://event.webinarjam.com/register/197/m0n4gt83
