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Webinar

Conquering the Common App: Top Mistakes to Avoid

Join us for an expert-led webinar to learn how you can help your teen avoid costly Common App mistakes and feel confident every step of the way.

 Wednesday, May 27

 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET 

   Zoom

Is your teen’s story ready to shine on paper?

The Common App opens the door to 1,000+ colleges and universities, but many students approach it without a solid strategy. From essays that don’t sound authentic to “optional” sections that aren’t really optional, small mistakes can weaken otherwise strong applications.

At Collegewise, we’ve spent 26 years guiding students through the college admissions process. In this practical, parent-focused webinar, our expert counselors will share the Common App mistakes students often make and how your family can avoid them.

You’ll walk away with clear, actionable advice for helping your teen build a stronger application while keeping the timeline and workload manageable.

During this event, you will learn:

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The biggest Common App mistakes students make

Discover which errors can quietly undermine an application.

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What admissions officers really look for

Understand what matters most to colleges and what families often overthink.

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How to write an authentic and impressive personal statement

Get tips for helping your teen write an essay that feels genuine, focused, and memorable.

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How parents can support without taking over

Explore practical ways to keep your teen organized, confident, and on track.

👉 Register today and feel more confident helping your teen navigate the Common App.

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Meet Your Speakers

Caitlin Harper
Caitlin Harper
Former Senior Associate Director of Admission at Lewis & Clark College

Caitlin Harper is proud of and grateful for the life-changing experience she had at a liberal arts and sciences college. She loved Lewis & Clark College so much that she decided not to leave after graduation, spending the next ten years working her way up to Senior Associate Director of Admission. She went on to spend two years as the Director of Admission Marketing and Events at Willamette University before realizing that she wanted to bring her work and impact back down to the individual level and joined the Collegewise team as a college counselor.

Tom Barry
Tom Barry
Former Assistant Director of Admission at Colorado College

Tom Barry started his career in college admissions in college, starting as a tour guide, before becoming an intern, Admission Fellow, and ultimately Assistant Director of Admission at Colorado College. At CC, he read thousands of applications from domestic and international students with territories in Southern California, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. After his stint in admissions, Tom attended Stanford University, earning a degree in International Education Administration and Policy before working on behalf of the African Leadership Academy in Johannesburg, South Africa. After accumulating a whole lot of airline miles that he's still using up, Tom has been at Collegewise since 2014.

About Collegewise

 

For over 26 years, families have turned to Collegewise for clarity and trusted expertise, especially during times of change. As higher education evolves, we stay on top of every update so you don’t have to.

 

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