Upcoming Events

Join Collegewise's CEO LIVE on Monday, July 28 at 7:00 PM in Scarsdale, NY to learn how you can help your teen build the skills that competitive colleges look for beyond grades and test scores.

You'll discover: 

• What admissions officers are actually looking for from students in New York 
• How recent changes, including AI and test-optional policies, are shifting what matters in the admissions process
• Why executive functioning skills are the number one overlooked differentiator in highly selective admissions
• How top-performing students build these habits and practical ways your teen can start developing them now
  
  

This event is ideal for parents with teens in grades 7-11!

Join us on Tuesday, July 29 at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET, where we'll be putting UCLA, UCSD, and other UC colleges up against each other to determine which school is the best fit for your student!

In this webinar, you’ll discover:

• Key differences between schools like UCLA, UCSD, and UC Santa Cruz to determine the best fit for your teen.
  
• A showdown of various UC institutions on program options, culture, and acceptance rates.
  
• Expert tips on admissions trends so your teen can maximize their high school experience and craft a compelling UC application.

This session will help you cut through the noise and pinpoint the UC options that truly match your teen’s goals and strengths.

🎓 Register now and confidently guide your teen through the UC admissions process.

Join Collegewise on Wednesday, July 30 at 2:00 PM PT / 5:00 PM ET for a practical, expert-led webinar designed to help parents navigate the critical early years of high school and learn how early choices shape future options.

✅ You’ll learn:

• What colleges actually care about in a student’s early high school experience

• Why good habits and a manageable schedule lead to long-term success

• How your teen can make thoughtful choices about classes and extracurriculars

• What you can do right now to help your teen feel confident and well-prepared

Reserve your spot today to feel confident in guiding your teen in the early stages of high school!

Houston families! Join Collegewise Founder, Kevin McMullin, in person on Wednesday, July 30th, at 7:00 PM CT at the Clyde and Nancy Jacks Conference Center to learn how students can maximize their time in high school and impress admissions officers at the most sought-after colleges. 

You'll discover:

• Insights on how your teen can maximize their time in high school
• Tips and tools to elevate any extracurricular activity
• What admissions officers value most (and what matters less than you think!)
• What current admission trends mean for students' acceptance chances
  
  

Ideal for families with teens in grades 7-11!

Join Collegewise and special guest Benito Nishizawa Rodríguez, Harvard graduate and former admissions interviewer, on Monday, August 4 at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET to learn what colleges actually look for and how your teen can build a strong, authentic high school experience while preparing for the admissions process.

You’ll learn:

✔️ What colleges actually look for in top applicants (and what families often overthink)
✔️ How your teen can choose the right courses and activities to stand out
✔️ Practical ways to reduce stress while staying on track through high school
✔️ A simple planning timeline, from freshman to senior year

✨ Register now and take this opportunity to gain insight and reassurance directly from a Harvard admissions expert as you support your teen’s goals!

Join Collegewise on Tuesday, August 5 at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET to learn how to help your teen write college essays that truly stand out. You’ll gain insight into what colleges are looking for and how your student can craft a personal story that leaves a lasting impression.

In this webinar, you’ll discover:

✅ How college essays differ from traditional academic writing, and why that matters.

✅ The pros and cons of using AI for college essay writing.

✅ What admissions readers are actually looking for in a personal statement.

✅ Common mistakes students make when writing college essays (and how to avoid them).

BONUS: Register now and gain a free copy of our Writing the Best College Essays Guide when you attend this event! 

Join Collegewise for an in-depth look at real, successful Common App and UC applications so you can learn how to help your teen stand out with strategy, authenticity, and impact.

✨ You’ll discover:

• What separates an average application from a compelling one
• How the Common App and UC Application differ
• Why strategy matters and how to use each section to your teen’s advantage
• What all strong applications have in common (and the subtle mistakes that hold students back) 
• How students can reflect who they are, not just what they’ve done

Join us for expert guidance on how your teen can confidently choose the right college major.

In this webinar, you'll learn:

• How to research and identify the best-fit major for your teen, based on their interests, strengths, and future goals.

• The impact of selecting a major and how that choice can affect your teen’s future.

• The truth behind applying as “declared” vs. “undecided” and which one colleges prefer.

• Smart strategies to help your teen stand out by aligning their major with a personal story that resonates.

• What happens after declaring a major and how it can influence your teen’s experience in college and beyond.