Cracking the Code: How to Help Your Child Navigate the Computer Science Admissions Maze
Applications are up while admissions rates are dropping below 5% at some top CS programs. Join us on Tuesday, April 22 at 4:30 PM PDT / 7:30 PM EDT to discover how your student can stand out in the highly competitive world of Computer Science admissions.
Ideal for families with teens in grades 7-11.
Admissions officers are evaluating much more than who’s “accomplished the most.” So, what does it take to get in?
Most students targeting top Computer Science programs like MIT, Caltech, and UT Austin have already checked all the academic boxes—great GPAs, high test scores, advanced coursework in math and science, and years of coding experience.
But that’s the problem.
As one professor shared: “We’re overwhelmed with students who are technically perfect but intellectually flat.”
Colleges are looking for students who can think independently, collaborate meaningfully, and demonstrate creative potential.
Join Jeremy, an experienced college admissions expert, who has helped students gain admission to top CS programs at MIT, Georgia Tech, Berkeley, and more.
You'll discover:
🔍 The Truth About CS Admissions Today
What programs across the country really value.
🧠 How to Avoid the “Standard Strong” Trap
Why perfect scores and advanced coursework are no longer enough—and what to do instead.
💡 Creative Ways to Explore CS (without burnout) – Discover passion-driven projects, hackathons, and coding communities that help your teen stand out and stay sane.
🛠️ Alternative CS Pathways Worth Considering – From data science to UX design, internships, and career tracks that lead to competitive, fulfilling roles in tech.
Parents will walk away with practical tips to help their teen shine in computer science! Plus, we’ll have an extended Q&A to answer all your burning questions.
Register today and give your teen the edge they need to succeed in one of the most competitive fields.
Your Speaker

Jeremy Salmon Parks
Former Admissions Officer, Johns Hopkins University & Former Senior Strategy Consultant
Jeremy spent two years in the admissions office at Johns Hopkins University where he led pre-med recruitment and evaluated 1000s of applications for admission. He then moved to the other side of the desk as a Senior Strategy Consultant, where he not only guided students to admission every one of the 100 most competitive colleges and universities in the United States, including Computer Science majors at MIT, Stanford, Berkeley, Georgia Tech, UMich and UTA, but also to earn more than $4 million in scholarships.
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