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AcceptU Counselor Roundtable: How Admissions Decisions Are Made

March 19, 2025 | 8:00 pm EST

About this webinar

Are you wondering how admissions decisions are made? Join the AcceptU Counselor Roundtable for an insider discussion. Our former admissions officers will break down the decision-making process, share what really stands out in applications, and reveal how factors like essays, recommendations, and extracurriculars are weighed. Gain unique insights into what admissions teams are looking for and learn how to position yourself for success.

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Presented by

Sarah Pinson

Sarah received a BA from Davidson College and M.Div. from Vanderbilt University. She has admissions experience at Emory University, Vanderbilt University and College of Charleston. Sarah manages AcceptU’s partnerships with college access organizations and a caseload of clients. Sarah is an IECA Associate Member.

Tim

Tim received a BA from George Washington University and an M.Ed. from Boston University. He has worked for more than a decade in admissions at GWU, BU and University of California – Los Angeles. Tim was previously director of college counseling at a private school.

Jessica F.

Jessica has a BA in sociology from Simpson College, and an M.Ed. and Ed.D. from Vanderbilt University. Prior to joining AcceptU, Jessica was an assistant director of admissions at Vanderbilt and the director of college counseling at two independent schools.

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