Ginger Fay

Join our panel of college admissions experts as we discuss how the ongoing pandemic is impacting the college search and the admissions process for current high school juniors and sophomores. Students, parents, and guardians are all welcome - bring a notebook and your questions to this highly informative session. Topics will include:

• Testing: What is the status of test-optional admissions? When should students consider this option? And how will colleges view your application if you don't include test scores?
• Classes & Grades: How will colleges evaluate grades from online, remote, or hybrid learning? How do honors, AP, IB and dual enrollment classes factor into the process?
• Extracurriculars: How should students use their time outside of school? With many in-person activities on hold, what types of extracurricular activities are colleges looking for?
• College Visits: What's the best way to "visit" campuses and explore what colleges have to offer? How can students demonstrate interest remotely while campuses are closed?
• Essays: What are colleges looking for in students' essays? Should you write about your experience during Covid in your essay?

Meet the Panel:

Rick Clark - Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Georgia Institute of Technology

Carol Lee Conchar - Regional Director of Admissions, The George Washington University

André Phillips - Director of Admissions and Recruitment, University of Wisconsin

Leonard Satterwhite - Senior Associate Dean of Admissions, Washington & Lee University

Please submit your questions ahead of time through this form.