Applying to Selective Colleges: Insights and Recommendations to Help Inform Your Application Plans
Join fellow alums as Faith Boirard, assistant director of admission at Denison University, provides a detailed overview of how highly selective colleges make admission decisions. Learn about how admission committees evaluate academic preparation and personal attributes, as well as the importance of demonstrated interest and institutional priorities.
The first 20 registrants, who also attend the session, will receive an autographed copy of Jeff Selingo’s new book, Dream School!
Helpful Information:
- Registered attendees will receive a Zoom link in their confirmation email and again closer to the event date.
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