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Preparing for Junior Year: College Application Prep Essentials for Parents

Join us for a practical webinar on how to help your student prepare for junior year and build a strong college application foundation.

 Tuesday, August 4

 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET 

   Zoom

This Is the Year Colleges Care About Most. Make Sure To Get It Right.

The college admissions process can feel overwhelming, especially as expectations rise and important decisions come sooner than many parents expect.

This webinar is designed to help families of rising juniors understand how to approach this all-important year of high school. Renee Roush and Rahsaan Burroughs, both former Associate Directors of Admissions at The George Washington University, will share insights on how students should begin preparing for the application process in a thoughtful and manageable way.

The session will cover key priorities, important milestones, and ways to support your teen as they transition into one of the most impactful stages of the college journey.

During this event, you will learn:

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What makes a standout college application

Discover what colleges look for and how your teen can start building a more competitive and well-rounded profile.

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What rising juniors should focus on throughout the next school year

A clear timeline of what your teen should focus on (and what can wait).

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How to support your student with confidence

Explore practical ways to help your teen stay organized, make smart choices, and reduce unnecessary stress.

Bring your burning questions and hear directly from experienced admissions professionals who understand what families should prioritize at this stage.

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Meet The Speakers

Renee Roush
Renee Roush
Former The George Washington University Associate Director of Admissions

Renee Roush’s long-standing career in admissions at the University of Delaware, and then headed to DC to serve as the Associate Director of Student Activities, Involvement, & First Year Programs at The George Washington University. After testing the waters outside of education for a bit- and finding it was nowhere near as awesome- Renee returned to GWU as Associate Director of Admissions, where she also served as an adjunct faculty member in Outdoor and Environmental Education.  After GW, she was an application reader for Columbia University for several years, before hopping to “the other side of the desk” as the Freshman Dean and College Counselor at Highland School in Warrenton, VA.

Rahsaan Burroughs
Rahsaan Burroughs
Former The George Washington University Associate Director of Admissions

Rahsaan’s career in admissions began at his alma mater, The College of William & Mary, where he served as an admissions intern. Since then, he has spent over 15 years evaluating more than 17,000 applications during his tenure at The George Washington University. As the Associate Director of Admissions at George Washington, Rahsaan served as co-chair of the admissions committee, conducted thousands of interviews, spoke nationally about how student athletes can balance athletic recruitment with the admissions process, conducted financial aid workshops, and managed and trained more than 20 admissions directors.

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