Listen "Inside the Black Box: How College Apps are Evaluated in 2025"
Episode Synopsis
In today’s episode, we’re bringing you a special replay of our recent webinar, where I dive into the intricacies of the college admissions process with expert insights from Joanna Graham and James Hayashi. Together, we explore how admissions officers review applications, the role of test scores and AI tools, and what truly matters in crafting a standout application. If you’re navigating the college admissions journey, this episode is packed with tips, strategies, and behind-the-scenes revelations to help you feel confident and prepared.BIoJoanna Graham is a former Georgetown admissions officer (and ex-Chief) with over 20 years of experience guiding families and assessing applications.James Hayashi has been advising students for a decade and reading applications at University of Southern California for 4 seasons. He loves sharing insights that help students put their best foot forward!Sign up to join our live coaching session and receive personalized insights!Students: https://forms.gle/cRyBSFP9tSEJnsVN6Parents and other Adults: https://forms.gle/v6Nppxix6HPKrRfdAFebruary 2025 Webinar: More Testing Changes?! Decoding What Colleges Want in 2025. Click here to register! https://subscribepage.io/decoding-what-colleges-want-in-2025Access free resources and learn more about Sheila and her team at Signet Education at signeteducation.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilaakbar/.
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