From Ohio to the Ivy League and Elite Big Ten Schools. Crack the Admissions Code to Prestigious Colleges!

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Join Collegewise on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM in Upper Arlington to learn how students can maximize their time in high school and impress admissions officers at the most sought-after colleges. 

 

This is a free in-person event. Ideal for families with teens in grades 7-11!

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Gain the real edge Ohio students need for college admissions at highly selective universities like

UPenn, Northwestern, Yale, and others!

 

When:

📅 Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 7:00 PM 

Where:

📍Amelita Mirolo Barn

🗺️14395 Carriage Hill Ln, Upper Arlington, OH 43220

 

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Many Ohio families are using outdated admissions strategies that no longer work. Discover the playbook that can help your teen get into their dream school.

 

With thousands of applications flooding in, it takes more than top grades and test scores to stand out. So, what really catches the eye of an admissions officer?

 

In this exclusive seminar, Collegewise is bringing our 26 years of admissions experience to Columbus area families, sharing key strategies and tips that take college applications to the next level.

 

You'll discover:

  • Insights on how your teen can maximize their time in high school
  • Tips and tools to elevate any extracurricular activity
  • What admissions officers value most (and what matters less than you think!)
  • What current admission trends mean for students' acceptance chances

Your Speakers

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Joel Ontiveros

Former UCLA Assistant Director of Admissions

Since leaving the world of admissions and joining Collegewise in 2021, Joel’s students have been accepted to more than 125 colleges and universities, including Stanford, Georgetown, University of Chicago, Washington University in St. Louis, USC, Colorado School of Mines, Texas A&M, University of Michigan, University of Virginia, Purdue University, Pitzer, Northeastern, University of Miami, The New School, and all of the UC (University of California) schools.  

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Liz Pack

Former UNC Admissions Counselor

Liz graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, worked in the UNC Office of Undergraduate Admissions as an admissions counselor, and fell in love with information sessions and providing advice about the college process. Looking for more experience in higher education, she traveled to UT Austin to complete her master’s degree in education and spent time as an admissions counselor in UT’s Office of Admissions. Though she's located in Austin, Liz is not just a UT Austin expert. Her students receive acceptances from top universities all over the country!

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