Course Selection: How to Stand Out Academically in High School

Is your teen struggling to find the right high school courses for them? We're here to help! Join us on Wednesday, January 27th at 4:45 p.m. ET to learn how your teen can enhance their academic profile as early as grade 9!

About this Event

Navigating high school course selection can be overwhelming!


A strong academic foundation is the stepping stone for college acceptance. How can students demonstrate rigor, challenge themselves, and impress admissions officers?

Join our admissions expert to uncover strategies that empower students to excel academically, select courses aligned with their passions, and build a stellar academic profile for college applications.

By the end of the session, you will discover:

  • An overview of high school course selection & relevant need-to-knows
  • How your teen can choose the right courses for their intended major
  • The role academics play in the college application process

Register today and feel confident about the courses your teen selects this school year.
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Your Speaker

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Sam Joustra

Collegewise Counselor

Sam Joustra came to Collegewise after working in college admissions for ten years at three different institutions. She attended Goucher College as an undergraduate, and worked in admissions at Hampshire College, Vanderbilt University, and the University of Michigan. She loves applying her experience on the other side of the desk to her work with students, helping them choose the schools that are the best fit and helping them navigate the admissions process. 

About Collegewise

Since 1999, our team of 100+ counselors has dedicated their expertise to creating a worry-free, effortless college application process for students of all levels. 

Collegewise empowers students academically and relieves parents of their project management duties through our personalized counseling and tutoring programs. 

Say goodbye to application stress and welcome a new, streamlined experience with Collegewise. 

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