Highly Selective Colleges: Uncover the Hidden Factors That Sway Admissions

Perfect Grades. High Test Scores. Strong Activities. Why Would Selective Colleges Still Say No?

At the most competitive schools, nearly every applicant looks extraordinary on paper. What moves an application forward is the story behind the achievements.

The students who rise to the top are the ones who pursue interests that are truly meaningful to them, not just impressive. They show curiosity. They take initiative. They choose experiences because they are genuinely invested in them.

Kevin McMullin, Collegewise’s Founder and Chief Education Officer, has spent more than 26 years helping families navigate this process. His work gives him a clear view into how admissions committees sort through thousands of seemingly perfect applicants and what patterns consistently emerge among those who are admitted.

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to:

•  Identify the traits that consistently help applicants stand out at the most selective colleges
• Recognize which qualities need to be encouraged at home and which emerge naturally
• Support your teen in developing interests that feel authentic and self-driven
• Guide your student as they make decisions about academics, activities, and leadership in a thoughtful and purposeful way
  
  ✨ Register now to learn the surprising factors that set successful applicants apart.