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WSJ On Campus - Inside the Admissions Office

30,165 Live Views 26 In Crowd Inside the Admissions Office features heads of admissions from eight selective colleges and universities in an interactive discussion about the state of college admissions today.

Participating heads of admissions represent Princeton University,… Inside the Admissions Office features heads of admissions from eight selective colleges and universities in an interactive discussion about the state of college admissions today.

Participating heads of admissions represent Princeton University, the University of Pennsylvania, Williams College, Wesleyan University, Bryn Mawr College, Grinnell College, Marquette University and the University of Vermont. The event was broadcasted live from Wesleyan University. Panelists answered questions sent in by high school students and parents around the country.

These panelists are well-positioned to provide insider advice and address the concerns of the three million families who are currently grappling with the task of filling out college applications and competing for entrance into some of the nation’s most selective institutions. Families devote considerable time, effort and money to the college admissions process, and WSJ On campus will provide this free opportunity to learn directly from the professionals who are making admissions decisions.

Inside The Admissions Office is moderated by Jordan Goldman, the founder and CEO of Unigo.com, and covers topics including:
• An inside look at the process of reviewing a college application;
• Ranking the importance of grades, test scores, essays, interviews and recommendations;
• How would one’s weaknesses best be addressed in an application?
• What can disqualify an otherwise strong applicant?
• Making one’s application stand out among the thousands received;
• Does financial need have an impact on admissions?
• What role should parents play?
• Who exactly are admissions officers? What are their goals? Has an admissions decision ever caused them to lose sleep?
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