The Future of College Admissions for Bay Area Students

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Join us LIVE on Tuesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM in Los Altos to discover the important 2025 admissions trends that will impact your teen's college candidacy.

 

This is an in-person event for families with teens in grades 7-12.

1.4 million students submitted 9.5 million college applications last year. With mere minutes to make an impression, will your Bay Area teen be ready when it’s their turn?

 

Record-high application numbers, the return of standardized testing, new AI tools, and shifting higher ed policies have created a storm of uncertainty in college admissions. For Bay Area students, where excellence is the norm, that uncertainty often translates into even greater pressure.

That’s why we’re bringing The Princeton Review Co-Founder and former Collegewise CEO, Paul Kanarek, to the Bay Area for an exclusive in-person event. With over 40 years of admissions expertise and brand-new 2025 research, Paul will separate fact from fiction, explain what’s really changed, and share proven strategies to give your teen a competitive edge.

 

🔍 In this session, you’ll gain:

  • A clear picture of the real trends shaping the college landscape today (and the myths you can safely ignore)
  • Step-by-step guidance on what your family should focus on during each year of high school 
  • Proven strategies Bay Area students can use to stand out at selective schools like Stanford, UC Berkeley, Duke, and Yale

 

📍Event details to keep handy:

Location: Los Altos Community Center

Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Paul Kanarek

The Princeton Review Co-Founder & former Collegewise CEO

Paul Kanarek is a globally recognized expert in college admissions and testing, having founded The Princeton Review in California in 1983 and later becoming the CEO of Collegewise in 2015. Widely quoted in all major papers, he has appeared on multiple television shows and has spoken about US college admissions all over the world. Despite his academic record in high school, which his mother would say didn't hint at a career in education, Paul has since become one of the world's foremost experts on testing and admissions. He is renowned for his lively, insightful, and inspiring talks, such as in College Admissions Today: Fact vs Fiction, where he debunks some of the more painful mythology surrounding college admissions while being entertaining and informative. Giddy at the opportunity to help families genuinely enjoy finding a great college fit, Paul Kanarek is a testament to the power of hard work and determination in achieving one's goals.

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. 

26+ years of college admissions experience