A Parent’s Guide to College Admissions

Join Sara (Director of Pre-College Success at TeenSHARP and Brown Alumna) and Sophie (Assistant Professor at Georgetown with 10+ years in higher education and admissions) on Tuesday, October 1 at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET as they’ll help you feel confident in guiding your teen through the college application journey.

Everything you need to know, from start to submission.

This webinar will be most beneficial for families with students in grades 8-12.

Navigating the college application process can be challenging, but with a little organization, patience, and encouragement, you can help your teen stay motivated. We're here to provide the guidance and information you need to support them every step of the way.

In this webinar, Collegewise experts will:

Walk you through each part of the college application process
Give helpful tips on how to build a standout application
Share exclusive insights regarding what admissions officers most frequently value

Ready to support your teen on their journey? We’re here to help! Register now.

Sara Llansa Petty

Director of Pre-College Success at TeenSHARP & Collegewise Counselor

Sara earned her bachelor's in Education and International Relations at Brown University and went on her earn her master's in Human Dimensions of Organizations at UT Austin. Sara spent a year as a Freshman Seminar Instructor and Summer Opportunities Coordinator at YES Prep in Houston and then transitioned to EMERGE, a college readiness organization within the Houston Independent School District. They began with four students in one high school, and now serve 1,000+ students across 42 high schools in Houston. Sara has worked her way up to Director at EMERGE and is unofficially known as the "O.G." She supports her own caseload of students, in addition to training everyone from her own team to district employees. Outside of EMERGE, Sara is the co-chair of the Brown Alumni Interviewing Program in Houston and a member of TACAC's Admission Practices committee.

Sophie Heller

Assistant Professor at Georgetown & Collegewise Counselor

Sophie Heller has spent the last 10 years working in higher education, admissions and essay coaching. Sophie started her career mentoring students in the Speaking, Arguing and Writing Program at her alma mater Mount Holyoke College (B.A. in English).

In 2021, Sophie earned her PhD from Georgetown University in Spanish Literature and Cultural Studies during which time she spent 5 years advising and teaching undergraduates. In 2022, Sophie accepted her position as an Assistant Professor of Teaching at Georgetown University with a joint appointment between Georgetown’s Main and Capitol Campus. Sophie is Georgetown’s first faculty member to hold such an appointment. She currently instructs courses ranging from Spanish language to advanced literature and film; she also advises Georgetown undergraduates in finding internships and other pre-professional opportunities, assists students with graduate school admissions essays and designs innovative curriculum for new Georgetown courses. Sophie is also a faculty member in Georgetown’s Doctor of Liberal Studies Program and currently instructs a foundational humanities seminar for doctoral students. Sophie also occasionally serves as Professorial Lecturer at the George Washington University.