Upcoming Events

Join Collegewise on Monday, July 21 at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET to learn how your student can make an impact with their activities and stand out to colleges.

✨ In this webinar, you'll discover:

• How to position extracurriculars strategically to highlight the unique strengths and interests that set your student apart

• What truly counts when it comes to part-time jobs, family responsibilities, and volunteer work, and how to frame those experiences for maximum application impact

• How students can show leadership and initiative without a formal title and develop passion projects that tell an authentic, memorable story to admissions officers
  
  

🎓 PLUS: Live Q&A with Daniel! Bring your questions and get personalized advice from someone who's read thousands of applications.

Don’t miss this opportunity to help your teen make smart, strategic choices and showcase their best self in the college admissions process.

Join us on Tuesday, July 22 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET to explore the top 25 college admissions trends of 2025. From AI and university funding to new early application deadlines and more.

What You’ll Learn:

• The top admissions trends for 2025, and what they tell us about where things are headed

• How AI and test-optional policies are changing how colleges evaluate students

• Key insights from this year’s early applications, what worked, what didn’t, and why

• Simple, low-stress strategies that help families stay ahead, starting as early as 9th grade
  
  

Join Anita (a former academic advisor at UChicago) and Cari (a licensed school counselor) on Wednesday, July 23 at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET to learn how your family can maximize the support of school counselors for college admissions success. 

This session will cover:

• A clear overview of the college application components, including the transcript, essays, and letters of recommendation

• How school counselors support students with academic planning, college readiness, and personal development

• Expert tips for helping your teen make the most of their time and resources throughout high school

Register today and take the first step towards a more successful and fulfilling educational experience for your family.

Join Collegewise's CEO LIVE on Wednesday, July 23 at 7:00 PM in Parsippany, NJ 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 Jersey
• 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 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!