Join us for the second installment of CPS’ Summer Webinar Series! No matter if your student is an incoming high school freshman or rising senior, this comprehensive series is designed to help your family utilize summer vacation to maximize college opportunities!

On Sunday July 7th at 5:30pm, join college guidance experts Kaitlan Grays and James Konsky where they will break down holistic admissions and help your student learn how to present themself as the ideal candidate for their dream college!

This webinar will cover the following topics:

What is Holistic Admissions?

• What is “holistic?”: Understanding the holistic approach in college admissions.

Standing Out Amongst Other Applicants

• What will make you stand out amongst other applicants?: Strategies to highlight your unique qualities.

• Crafting a compelling and unique application story: How to connect your experiences to your future aspirations and appeal to college admissions departments.

• Diversity/Minority: Leveraging your background and experiences in your application.

Understanding Selective Majors

• Engineering: What top engineering programs look for in applicants.

• Nursing: Key criteria for nursing program admissions.

• Direct Entry/Bridge Programs: How to get into competitive direct entry and bridge programs.

• Pre-Med/Law: Crafting your profile for pre-med and pre-law tracks.

Honors Colleges

• Overview of Honors Colleges: What makes these programs beneficial and how to earn acceptance.

Navigating Selective Schools

• Selective Schools Criteria: Understand what highly selective schools prioritize.

• Geographic Considerations: How your location can impact admissions decisions.

• Examples of how colleges differ in their admissions criteria/focus areas: Tailoring your application to fit different schools’ unique focuses.

• Aligning your profile with the college’s desired student body: Why are you a great fit?

Portfolio-Based Admissions

• Portfolio-Based Admissions: Highlighting your creative and academic work effectively.

Application Timeline

• Application Timeline: How to use deadlines to your benefit.

Join our interactive workshop to gain personalized insights and practical tips on mastering the holistic admissions process. Register now and start crafting your unique story to impress admissions committees!