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What It Takes to Get Into the Ivy League
About this webinar
Ivy League and “Ivy peers” are some of the most competitive universities in the United States. Beyond achieving excellent grades and scores, students must set themselves apart on all aspects of the application. Join us as we discuss what it truly takes to get into the Ivy League today. In this webinar you and your child will learn:
- How to build a compelling, differentiated profile that will stand out
- Advice on avoiding overrepresented and cliché extracurricular activities
- What weight Ivy admissions officers give to each component of the application
- The impact a student’s intended major can have on likelihood of admission
About the speakers
Stephen Friedfeld
Stephen is the co-founder and COO of AcceptU. He received a BA from Cornell University, an MA from Columbia University Teachers College, and a Ph.D. from Rice University. Prior to founding AcceptU, Stephen was an Assistant Dean of admissions at Cornell for four years and an Associate Dean of graduate admissions at Princeton University for six years. Stephen is an IECA Associate Member.