Admissions Officer Insight: Inside the College Admissions Process
The college admissions process spans decisions and activities from 8th grade through 12th, and is more competitive and complicated now than ever before.
Starts Tue, Sep 29
11:30 PM UTC · 1h
10 sessions
Devery
Outcomes, not lecture notes.
Understand how the college admissions process actually works — from 8th grade milestones through senior year deadlines — so your family can plan ahead with confidence
Learn what colleges are genuinely looking for in applicants, straight from officers who have reviewed thousands of files
Discover what makes extracurriculars truly stand out — and what students can start doing right now, even in middle school
Break down every component of a college application so nothing catches you off guard when it's time to apply
Explore how public and private university admissions differ, and how to research and build a school list that fits your student's priorities
Get a clear picture of financial aid, scholarships, and how to evaluate the real ROI of different schools
Hear directly from current and former admissions officers at Columbia, Harvard, the UC system, and other top institutions
Leave each session with concrete actions your student can take — no matter what year of high school they're in
Meet Devery.
Devery
Devery Doran worked as a Senior Admissions Officer at Harvard University for four years and has read application essays at UC-Berkeley in addition to her current role as a college admissions consultant. A graduate of Harvard with a master's degree from the University of Texas, Devery has spent her career helping diverse groups of young people unlock their potential through educational and career opportunities.
The college admissions process spans decisions and activities from 8th grade through 12th, and is more competitive and complicated now than ever before. That's why this monthly series builds a clear, comprehensive picture of how college admissions works, one topic at a time. Each month, current and former admissions officers from top universities lead sessions that break down the core elements of the process: what colleges actually look for, how extracurriculars are evaluated, how public and private university admissions differ, and more. Speakers bring their experience from top schools including Columbia, Harvard, and the UC system, as well as from reviewing scholarships and serving as admissions consultants. This series is designed for students and families from middle school through high school, with emphasis on a holistic overview of each element of the process and concrete actions that students can take in each year of high school. Register for the series and you'll receive alerts before each session as well as recordings when each session completes.
- September: The College Prep Calendar (Including The Unofficial Milestones You Can't Miss)
- October: What Makes Extracurriculars Excellent?
- November: Getting to Know Colleges–and Your Preferences & Priorities
- December: College Admissions 101
- January: Breaking Down A College Application
- February: What 8th-10th Graders Can Do Today To Succeed In Admissions
- March: Paying For College: Scholarships, Financial Aid, and ROI
- April: How Admissions Offices Assess Applicants
- May: How to Research & Visit Schools
Live Q&A
Cameras / mics optional
Recordings
Available within 1 hour, kept 90 days
Materials
No special materials required
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MINTue, Sep 29 • 11:30pm UTC
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Admissions Officer Insight: Inside the College Admissions Process