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They're Admitting Humans, Not Resumes

Join us for a research-backed webinar to explore the major shift happening in highly selective college admissions and what it means for families navigating today’s increasingly competitive landscape.

  Wednesday, May 20

 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET 

   Zoom

What Selective Colleges Are Actually Looking For in 2026 and Beyond

The most selective colleges now receive far more perfect-on-paper applicants than they can admit. Strong grades and test scores are no longer enough on their own. So what actually separates students who stand out?

 

In this webinar, we’ll unpack the findings from our new white paper, They’re Admitting Humans, Not Resumes, and discuss how families can support both achievement and well-being without falling into the burnout trap that dominates so much of the college admissions conversation today.

 

Join Kevin McMullin and Renee Bischoff for an eye-opening discussion about the changing landscape of selective admissions and what truly helps students stand out beyond grades, scores, and resumes.

During this event, you will learn:

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What Highly Selective Colleges Are Actually Looking For

The shift happening at Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and other competitive institutions—and what it means for how students should prepare before applying.

 

 

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The Research on High-Pressure Approaches

What peer-reviewed studies actually say about intense academic pressure, burnout, and long-term outcomes. The findings may surprise you.

 

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Three Strategies for Raising a Student Who Thrives

Practical guidance for parents who want both excellence and wellbeing—and the evidence that you don't have to choose between them.

 

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Meet Your Speakers

Kevin McMullin (3)
Kevin McMullin
Founder and Chief Education Officer, Collegewise

Kevin McMullin is the founder and Chief Education Officer at Collegewise. He has delivered over 500 presentations to discuss college admissions planning, employee engagement, and small business success. As long as the speeches don’t require Kevin to solve any math problems, he always does a bang-up job. Kevin graduated from UC Irvine with majors in English and history and he has a college admissions counseling certificate from UCLA.

Renee Bischoff
Renee Bischoff
Former Admissions Officer at Northwestern, DePaul, Lake Forest, and Carleton

Renee brings over 30 years of admissions and counseling experience to Collegewise, including roles in college admissions at Carleton, Northwestern, DePaul, and Lake Forest, and in college counseling at top independent schools like Polytechnic School in Pasadena and Hawken School in Cleveland. She’s guided students to more than 200 colleges across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., including Stanford, Yale, Duke, Cambridge, and the UCs. Known for her candor, warmth, and strategic mindset, Renee helps students stay grounded, confident, and on track no matter how complex the process. She holds a BA from Carleton College and an MBA from DePaul University.

About Collegewise

 

For over 26 years, families have turned to Collegewise for clarity and trusted expertise, especially during times of change. As higher education evolves, we stay on top of every update so you don’t have to.

 

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