Preparing a Strong College Application: Putting the Pieces Together

Building: L and T Labs (NE49, 5th floor)

Presenter: Christine Kenyon, M.A.; Director of Educational Counseling, Bright Horizons College Advising

While college admissions are more competitive than ever, the college application still holds great weight in terms of helping hopeful candidates stand out in a crowd. This seminar, designed for parents of high schoolers, will outline the application process and highlight ways to help your teen achieve application objectives. Families will learn best practices for:

  • Personalizing a college application through the identification and development of themes
  • Writing a compelling and thought-provoking essay while avoiding common mistakes, tricky topics, and pitfalls
  • Being proactive and sticking to deadlines for a lower-stress application process